If you come to visit Albania you will see how peaceful the Albanians are and that contrary to what most people believe it is a secure country with one of the lowest crime rate. Look at what is saying Lonely Planet Guide to Albania “This sunny slice of mountains and southern European easy living has been ground down by years of totalitarianism. But the new Albania packs a wild punch of traditional Mediterranean charm, delightfully hospitable people and a madly colorful art-driven renaissance in the capital, Tirana.” Furthermore, The New York Times newspaper has included Albania on its list of main holiday destinations. “The country offers a wealth of attractions, including sandy white Mediterranean beaches, rocky mountains, fertile plains, lakes, natural monuments and remote, pristine areas Ruins and archaeological treasures reflect a rich history dating back to the Illyrians”. The BBC World service is received and Radio France International program are also transmitted locally.

Transportation and Utilities are quite low. GSM and roaming are expensive. ADSL permanent Internet access at 30€/month is acceptable. Groceries price are reasonably low considering that most of the products are import. Conad (Italy) and Euromax (Albania) are the two largest supermarkets. Nevertheless foreigners living in Albania are used to say that going to restaurant is cheaper than cooking home! Good restaurants with Mediterranean cuisine are all over. Prices vary from the quality of the restaurants, but are generally between 5€ - 10$ per person.

Albania signed the SAA (Stabilization and Association Agreement) in June 2006. The SAA represents an important economic and political opportunity and marks the beginning of a new phase in the EU’s relations with Albania paving the way of EU membership in 2014.