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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Western Balkans Region Faces Severe Drought and Water Restrictions During Heatwave

Asharq Al-Awsat · July 3, 2025

The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heatwave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there...

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...

TIA Records 56% Rise in Air Connections; AIC

Albanian Daily News ·

Tirana International Airport (TIA) “Mother Teresa” is positioned as one of the most dynamic air connection centers in the region. According to official Airports Council International (ACI) Europe data for 2025, Tirana International Airport marks a...

Albanian Ambassador to Israel: Ceasefire with Iran Has Restored Normalcy

Euronews Albania · June 24, 2025

Albania’s Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Meri Kumbe, in an interview for the show Now with Erla Mëhilli, commented on the latest developments in Israel following the ceasefire reached with Iran. According to her, the situation has fully returned to...

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 accused of two murders who got British citizenship under a false name will NOT be deported home because it 'would be flagrant denial of his human rights'

Daily Mail · July 3, 2025

By ELIZABETH HAIGH Published: 11:17 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 11:21 EDT, 3 July 2025 A man accused of committing a double murder in Albania almost 30 years ago, before acquiring British citizenship under a false name will not be deported because...

The Last Truck

Charter 97 ·

4 Irina Khalip 11.07.2025, 10:42 9,820 Irina Khalip The museum in the prison and the park in Drozdá. There is a museum of testimony and memory in the Albanian city of Shkoder. At the entrance, where ticket prices are listed, it says: "For former...

Rama attends NATO summit in The Hague

Gazeta Tema · June 24, 2025

Albania’s PM joins world leaders in The Hague for talks on defense strategy, Balkan security, and NATO’s global posture. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is attending the NATO high-level summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24–25, joining...

Albanian double murder-accused will not be extradited after High Court ruling

The Irish News ·

A man accused of committing a double murder in Albania almost 30 years ago, before coming to the UK under a false name, will not be extradited following a High Court ruling. Ilirian Zeqaj, 52, is accused by authorities in Albania of shooting dead...