From Venezuela, Maria travelled halfway around the world in search of a better life. Instead, the mother of two was trapped in Albanian detention for months after being lured into illegal sex work.

Critics say the government is not doing enough to protect Albanian textile exporters from the rapidly strengthening lek currency. Most of the industry’s employees are women at risk of sliding into ...

A new documentary explores how Albania’s Communist dictatorship made false claims that it was granting women rights in education and employment and used them for propaganda purposes. This post is also ...

Although today the world has made some progress to becoming a more equal place for all, patriarchy is still a present force in some societies, especially where it had a strong influence in the past.

Bujar Cozminca was no stranger to British law enforcement. The young Albanian, who lived until recently on Wembley’s bustling High Road in north-west London, had previously been convicted of ...

Albania's team is just 18 months old but they remain unbeaten and made national history by getting past the preliminary round – reward for Altin Rraklli's cosmopolitan side. Albania will be in the ...

'Maria' is one of a growing number of victims of sex trafficking in Albania - Copyright AFP KAREN MINASYAN 'Maria' is one of a growing number of victims of sex ...