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Gold surge pushes Albania’s FX reserves to record €6.7B
Gazeta Tema
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June 30, 2025
Albania’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a historic high, driven in part by the soaring value of its gold holdings. The Central Bank reported that as of April 2025, gold reserves were valued at €313 million, up 34% compared to the same...
On Sale for One Euro: Will Albania’s Forests Go Private?
Green European Journal
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June 30, 2025
Albania’s modern history is characterised by dramatic political shake-ups, but one thing has remained constant through all the turbulence: the country’s lustrous forests are overwhelmingly public. This might, however, soon no longer be the case,...
Albania sees record tourist numbers in May
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Albania welcomed more than 1.6 million visitors in May, marking a 4.3% rise compared to the same month last year, official statistics show. Foreign arrivals reached nearly one million, with tourism from southern and western Europe driving growth....
Albania’s Ilir Meta denied release from prison
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Albania’s Special Court has rejected a request by former president and Freedom Party leader Ilir Meta to be released from detention, where he has been held since October. Meta’s lawyers argued for lighter security measures, but the court ruled to...
Albania’s economy grows 3.4% in Q1
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Albania’s economy grew 3.39% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in public spending, official data show. Public services led the way, with health, education, and administration up 18.9%, contributing more than half of...
Leaving Albania, the Country’s Youth Seek a More Stable Future
Balkan Insight
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June 30, 2025
“I studied a lot to pass the exams, but when I started working, I noticed that I didn’t know anything,” she said. “It’s not just the quality, but after you finish there are not many vacant jobs, and a lot of positions are paid so low.” Last year,...
Albania's quirky PM Edi Rama raises eyebrows with unorthodox footwear at NATO summit
Daily Mail
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June 26, 2025
Albania's Prime Minister was pictured sporting an unorthodox choice of footwear at a NATO summit on Wednesday. Edi Rama wore a pair of white trainers that contrasted the formal and polished look of his counterparts at The Hague. Rama can be easily...
Kitesurfing Championship in Durrës: A Growing Sport Attracting Locals and Foreigners
Euronews Albania
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June 29, 2025
The kitesurfing championship has kicked off on the beach of Durrës, marking the rise of a new sport that aims to become widespread in Albania. Around 30 athletes, both local and international, challenged each other while judges evaluated each...
Poland uses incident at border to justify tighter controls with Germany, as Europe fractures over migration
Brisbane Times
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July 6, 2025
Poland’s cabinet ministers decided on the tougher border checks last week and plan to begin the new regimen along the German border on Monday, while also applying them on the nearby border with Lithuania. “We consider the temporary reintroduction...
Albania embarks on the IUCN Green List journey
IUCN
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“The IUCN Green List is a framework that helps ensure that protected and conserved areas are not only established but also effectively managed and equitably governed, while celebrating successes in protected area management and recognising...
Two illegal immigrants from Albania found in £400,000 drug farm
Wales Online
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June 29, 2025
An organised crime group turned a disused restaurant into a commercial-scale cannabis farm, a court has heard. When police raided the building they found 900 cannabis plants and sophisticated growing equipment - along with two Albanian so-called...
“Little Switzerland” Between Elbasan and Tirana, Draws Increasing Numbers of Visitors
Euronews Albania
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June 29, 2025
Just a few kilometers from Elbasan and Tirana lies Funari, a hidden village nestled among green hills that has become a favorite weekend destination for many. Often referred to as Albania’s “Little Switzerland,” Funari is increasingly attracting...
Albania election probe prompts raids, witness plea
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Albania’s chief special prosecutor said Thursday that investigations into alleged election crimes from the May 11 vote have led to home and office searches and the seizure of key documents, but stressed the need for greater public cooperation and...
Shpëtim Idrizi: Greece Must Engage in Dialogue with Albania to Resolve Historical Disputes
Albanian Daily News
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June 2025 marks the 81st anniversary of the genocide and ethnic cleansing committed against the Albanians of Chameria. It has been 81 years of injustice, silence, and unresolved pain. To honor this anniversary, the Patriotic Association “Chameria”...
Healthcare Experts from Trakia University Examine 400 Patients in Albania
Bulgarian News Agency
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Some 400 people were examined during the free medical check-ups in the village of Golemo Ostreni in the Golloborde Region in Albania from June 26 to 28. More than 150 of them were seen by healthcare experts in the last day of the initiative led by...
Albania courts foreign universities, eyes academic hub
Gazeta Tema
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June 25, 2025
Albania is opening its doors to foreign universities in a bid to become a competitive academic destination in the region, the country’s education minister said Wednesday. Education and Sports Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced that several...
Albania targets energy exports, lures investors
Gazeta Tema
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June 25, 2025
Albania is advancing toward energy independence and aims to become a net exporter of electricity while integrating into regional markets, the country’s energy minister said Wednesday. Speaking at a forum on the electricity system, Infrastructure...
Albania extends incinerator probe into ex-deputy PM
Gazeta Tema
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June 25, 2025
Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor (SPAK) has extended its investigation into former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj for another three months, citing delays in receiving responses to legal requests sent to Switzerland. Ahmetaj is...
Five stunning hotspots are the relaxed way to enjoy Maldives-level beaches this summer
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
If there’s one name that conjures up visions of sun-soaked luxury, it’s the Maldives. With over 160 resort islands offering powdery white sand, turquoise waters and those iconic overwater villas, it’s the definition of tropical indulgence. But...
Cost of living: Which are the cheapest and most expensive countries in Europe?
Euronews
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Prices vary significantly between countries in Europe. Significant differences exist even between neighbouring countries such as Austria and Hungary — or Germany and Poland. But how can we best compare prices across Europe? And what are the most...