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Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses
The Independent
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July 20, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
The tiny little landlocked country in Africa that's the world's poorest
Daily Express
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July 20, 2025
Tucked away in the heart of East Africa, surrounded by its much larger neighbours of Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, lies a tiny country smaller than the state of Maryland in the US. This country largely goes unnoticed,...
Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken a new route in their quest for peace
The National News
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Political scientists and wider civil society from Armenia and Azerbaijan don’t often see eye to eye. After decades of war between the two countries their grievances run deep, with each side blaming the other for continued rounds of conflict. But...
Wildfire Situation in the Country: Ministry of Defense Reports 9 Fire Outbreaks in 24 Hours
Euronews Albania
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June 28, 2025
The Ministry of Defense has reported that 9 fire outbreaks were recorded in the past 24 hours across five municipalities: Tirana, Durrës, Kavaja, Lezhë, and Berat. According to the Ministry, all fires were successfully extinguished without causing...
Strong lek boosts lending but pressures exporters
Gazeta Tema
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July 6, 2025
Albania’s stable growth and a strengthening lek are fueling credit expansion, particularly in the housing sector. Lower interest rates have made borrowing more attractive and improved banks’ lending positions. However, the appreciation of the lek...
7 European countries where travel is surprisingly affordable
Business Day
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July 19, 2025
Despite Europe’s reputation for high costs, especially in cities like Paris, London, and Zurich, several countries on the continent offer budget-friendly options for travellers. These countries combine access to history, landscapes, and culture...
Woman sparks outrage after capturing terrible scene near beloved boating spot: 'Not acceptable at all'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 20, 2025
"Why would they do that?" by Geri MilevaJuly 20, 2025 A TikTok video sparked outrage in the boating community after a woman shared a disturbing sight near a popular canal path — a pile of trash, including what appears to be the contents of a...
Southern Gas Corridor – Azerbaijan’s strategic gift to divided energy world
AzerNews
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July 20, 2025
At the 3rd Global Media Forum held in the symbolic city of Shusha, President Ilham Aliyev underscored Azerbaijan’s expanding global role not just as an energy supplier, but as a trusted partner in the transformation of global energy politics. The...
How steady global fertility decline poses threat to humanity — IMF
Tribune Online
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July 20, 2025
•Policymakers may deploy family-friendly policies to boost fertility A decline in global population later this century may threaten human progress, or it may lead to better lives. By: David E. Bloom, Michael Kuhn and Klaus Prettner/International...
Cheapest Cities in Europe List Published – Sarajevo Included Among Budget-Friendly Destinations
Sarajevo Times
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July 19, 2025
Belgrade is nowhere near making the list of the cheapest cities in Europe, but there are plenty of cities in the neighborhood where you won’t spend a fortune. “Popular destinations in Greece, Spain, Italy, and other countries are struggling with...
Oregon aviation museum to receive combat-tested fighter jet
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Bulldogs” of Marine Attack Squadron 223, prepares to land on the flight deck during an alternate approach training evolution aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima over the Atlantic Ocean,...
Rama Demands Dismissal of Deputy Mayors, Democrats Respond: We Don’t Follow Political Orders
Euronews Albania
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July 11, 2025
Prime Minister Edi Rama gathered the country’s mayors in Durrës and issued an ultimatum: by Monday, all heads of administrative units and deputy mayors must be dismissed. However, some mayors, particularly from the opposition, have openly rejected...
I moved our family of four from the US to France & pay just $2,235 for everything – but the grocery stores blew me away
The U.S. Sun
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July 19, 2025
ONE woman up and left America with her husband, two children, and dog five years ago and has since been enjoying an affordable lifestyle across the globe in France. The expat has come to love not only the rich culture and beautiful landscape of...
Leftist Prosecutors in Sicily Appeal to Italian Supreme Court Against Mateo Salvini’s Acquittal in Sham Migrant Boat ‘Kidnapping’ Trial
The Gateway Pundit
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July 19, 2025
Salvini under judicial persecution again. All over Europe, the right-wingers are gaining electoral ground, while Liberal-Globalists embedded into the state bureaucracies try to check their advances and destroy their leaders. Take Italy, for...
‘Your drink is right there’: Texas Uber Eats customer says her food never arrived. So driver goes into her workplace to confront her
The Mary Sue
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July 18, 2025
Food delivery has exploded in popularity over the last few years, but that doesn’t mean the workers behind the scenes are seeing any of the real payoff. According to Uber Eats, how much a delivery driver earns depends on things like the pickup...
OMA wins competition to design bridge in Lyon, France
World Architecture Community
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July 18, 2025
OMA has won a competition to design a new bridge across the Saône in Lyon as part of the TEOL (Tram Express de l’Ouest Lyonnais) project led by SYTRAL Mobilités. The bridge addresses a long-standing gap in Lyon's public transportation system by...
Leadership 100 Appoints Penny Deligiannis as New Executive Director
Greek Reporter
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July 19, 2025
Penny Deligiannis, newly appointed Executive Director of Leadership 100. Credit: Leadership 100 The Executive Committee of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, Inc. has officially appointed a new Executive Director, marking a new chapter...
Albanian offshore investment surges fourfold in seven years
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
TIRANA, July 4 - Albanian capital is flowing abroad — rising from €393 million in 2017 to €1.57 billion in 2024, per Vienna Institute data. Major companies are expanding into Kosovo, North Macedonia and beyond, with telecoms, construction, banking...
Albanian burglar who cannot be deported shows off personalised plate on £80k Mercedes
Daily Express
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July 19, 2025
A convicted burglar who cannot be deported from the UK because of his asylum status has shown off a new personalised number plate on his £80,000 Mercedes. Dorian Puka, 28, filmed himself peeling off the new number plate on his high-end vehicle in...
Beyond Rome and Venice: 15 of Italy’s most underrated destinations
Brisbane Times
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July 19, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size With 60 million visitors a year, Italy is one of the world’s most visited countries, and often...