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Economic Growth Slows Down to 3.4% y/y in Q1

Albanian Daily News ·

Albania’s economy has shown signs of slowing down in the first quarter of this year, affected by the contraction of industry and agriculture, while construction, which was the main contributor to growth in recent years, has also shown signs of...

Italian Tourist Arrested in Saranda, He Went Out with a Knife Panicking Residents

Albanian Daily News ·

An Italian tourist was arrested Saturday in Saranda, after causing panic among the residents. He arrived to have vacations in Albania, but around midnight went out with a knife, causing terror on the streets. Citizens called the police that...

Soccer-Burnley sign England defender Walker on a two-year deal

The Malaysian Star · July 5, 2025

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - England v Albania - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 21, 2025 England's Kyle Walker reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo (Reuters) -England...

Migrants are still fodder for propaganda

Il Manifesto · July 13, 2025

For the Italian government’s narrative, the iron fist against migrants who land by sea and the record-breaking quotas in the Flow Decree for those who fly in are two halves of the same design. “We decide who enters Italy,” Giorgia Meloni keeps...

Cabinet minister, opposition leader trade criminal accusations

Gazeta Tema · June 26, 2025

Albania’s State Minister Minister and opposition leader traded criminal accusations during a fiery parliamentary session Thursday, underscoring deep political rifts in the country. The heated exchange featured claims of war crimes, mafia ties, and...

Govt accuses opposition of blocking Ombudsman

Gazeta Tema · June 26, 2025

Albania’s government minister Taulant Balla on Thursday rebuked opposition leader Sali Berisha’s Democratic Party for delaying the selection of a new Ombudsman, blaming them for avoiding negotiations with the ruling coalition. Balla said that the...

Backpacking the Balkans, Part II

Sandpoint Reader - Idaho · June 30, 2025

By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the first installment of this travelogue, my partner Cadie and I had just completed the arduous hike through the Accursed Mountains in northern Albania, arriving in the beautiful village of Theth. The day after our...

Parliament debates EBRD loan, border law

Gazeta Tema · June 26, 2025

Albania’s parliament will meet Thursday for its regular plenary session, with lawmakers set to vote on a series of bills, including legislation on state border control, plant and animal health, biocarbon fuel regulation, and legal changes...

Why Rusmali’s resignation 18 years ago still haunts Berisha

Gazeta Tema · July 3, 2025

Albanian Democrats seem baffled by Sali Berisha’s relentless attacks on Ilir Rusmali, even when Rusmali is not part of current political debates. During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Berisha once again accused him of reducing the Democratic...

Agricultural Production Costs Increase Rapidly

Albanian Daily News ·

Agricultural production costs in Albania are increasing rapidly, signaling an increase in product prices in the future. According to INSTAT, in 2024, the annual agricultural product price index reached 149.6 from 142.8 in 2023, marking an increase...

Albanian immigrant who fled communism sounds alarm over Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win

Fox News ·

Peter Lumaj, former U.S. Senate candidate and attorney who fled communist Albania, speaks on fears over New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's allegedly 'communist' ideas. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former U.S. Senate...

Archbishop Joani Condemns Terrorist Attack on Church in Damascus

Euronews Albania · June 23, 2025

Archbishop Joani of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania has issued a public statement following the deadly terrorist attack on the Church of the Prophet Elijah in Damascus, Syria, which occurred during the Divine Liturgy on Sunday. The...

Albanian MPs Adopt National Anti-Disinformation Strategy Amidst Opposition

Balkan Insight · July 4, 2025

Albanian parliament. Photo: parliament.al Albania’s parliament on Thursday evening adopted a national Strategy on Disinformation aiming for legal changes and safeguards in critical sectors such as elections, media and cybersecurity. Opposition...

Berisha deflects on U.S. sanctions order

Gazeta Tema · June 25, 2025

Albania’s opposition leader Sali Berisha sidestepped questions Wednesday about a renewed U.S. executive order targeting corruption and democratic backsliding in the Western Balkans—an order that has placed him under sanctions since 2021. When...

Dog Believed Dead for 4 Years Found Alive at Shelter. But Her Family Faces New Challenges (Exclusive)

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Albania Sofia Sagarra believed her dog Sugar was dead for four years, until a Florida shelter called and revealed Sugar was alive Sugar returned home in a viral TikTok, appearing severely malnourished and suffering from multiple...

EU to support construction of new generation unit at Potpec hydropower plant and solar-thermal plant in Novi Sad with over EUR 40 million

eKapija ·

The European Commission has proposed the first support package, of EUR 87.7 million, under the European Union’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, to help implement EUR 487.3 million worth of hydropower, solar district heating, and grid...

UK visa in hand? Five European destinations Indian travellers can visit without any extra paperwork

The Economic Times · July 13, 2025

Indian citizens holding a valid, multiple-entry UK visa can explore five European countries without needing separate Schengen or local visas, as long as specific conditions are met. This visa-linked access provides Indian travellers with expanded...

Top court upholds house arrest of ex-PM’s son-in-law

Gazeta Tema · June 25, 2025

Albania’s Supreme Court has again rejected an appeal by Jamarbër Malltezi, the son-in-law of opposition leader Sali Berisha, to lift his house arrest, upholding a ruling by the Special Appeals Court on corruption and organized crime. Malltezi has...

The debate over Theth only matters to those who want to save it as a tourist destination

Gazeta Tema · July 12, 2025

Both the state and those who have built illegally share the blame for what’s happening in Theth. The government itself has admitted responsibility, having allowed — through its entire political and administrative structure — the spread of illegal...

Albanian FM meets Rubio, backs Ukraine

Gazeta Tema · June 25, 2025

Albania’s Foreign Minister Igli Hasani reaffirmed support for Ukraine and called for a stronger European pillar within NATO during a high-level meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in The Hague. Hasani, part of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s delegation...