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Women Journalists in Albania Unprotected in Face of Online Abuse
Balkan Insight
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July 22, 2025
According to Albania’s Union of Journalists, most of the more than 900 digital-native outlets – media founded and operating exclusively online – operating in Albania lack basic editorial oversight, ownership transparency, or content moderation....
The 10 worst accent attempts in film and TV history
The i paper
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July 21, 2025
Pierce Brosnan excelled as a suave James Bond and kept his dignity even as his ability to hold a note deserted him in Mamma Mia! But as the star of Guy Ritchie’s gangland thriller, MobLand, the actor now stands accused of the worst Irish accent...
Albanian could be returned to homeland after looking after cannabis cultivation in Hamilton
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 21, 2025
An Albanian who claimed he travelled to Britain to work as a mechanic ended up looking after a cannabis cultivation in Hamilton. Rezart Hoxhaj, 33, was jailed this week and is soon to be returned to his homeland. He admitted producing cannabis and...
Corruption Trial Begins Against Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha
The Epoch Times
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July 21, 2025
Sali Berisha (C) leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, makes statements outside a voting station in Tirana, Albania, on May 11, 2025. AP Photo Albania’s Special Court for Corruption and Organized Crime opened the trial of former Prime...
Albania’s Public Broadcaster Paying Price of Former Head’s Firing Spree
Balkan Insight
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July 21, 2025
After two decades of service, Ogert Peza says he was fired from Albania’s public broadcaster two years ago because he refused an order from management to falsely declare that one of his camera operators had not turned up for work. “My refusal to...
20,000 m² of public space freed in Tirana
Gazeta Tema
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July 19, 2025
Albania’s nationwide campaign to reclaim public spaces continues, with Prime Minister Edi Rama announcing that 20,000 square meters have already been cleared in the capital alone. In a social media post, Rama revealed that a new plan for outdoor...
Tirana mayor escorted by 30 officers for medical procedure
Gazeta Tema
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July 17, 2025
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj was escorted by 30 police officers to a private clinic Thursday for a routine medical procedure while in pre-trial detention. Veliaj underwent a colonoscopy in the coastal city of Durrës. According to local reports, the...
World : Albanian Premier Suggests AI Could Run Government Ministry In Future
Bernama
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July 19, 2025
BERAT (Albania), July 19 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama suggested Friday that artificial intelligence (AI) could soon play a key role in the country's governance, hinting at the possibility of an AI-run government ministry,...
The glorious Albanian spots you’ll want to keep to yourself…
The Times
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It’s hard to top Albania when it comes to short-haul adventure. What kept the Romans, Ottomans and Serbs from conquering its mountains wasn’t just strategy; these peaks are so ferocious legend has it the devil himself clawed them into being....
Albania’s Anti-Disinformation Strategy Could Target Critical Media, Opponents Fear
Balkan Insight
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July 11, 2025
The warning in parliament sounded stark. “Events have shown that Albania has become a constant target of foreign interference and disinformation, so there is a need for preventive measures, with the help of our European partners,” MP Erjon Brace...
‘All horror movies start like this’: Woman books Airbnb in Australia. Then she finds a hidden door in the kitchen
The Mary Sue
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July 16, 2025
Staying at an Airbnb usually means a fun break from routine—whether it’s for a vacation or a quick work trip. But sometimes, what you find inside isn’t exactly comforting. Things suspected to be hidden cameras disguised as picture frames or...
Albania celebrates 30 years in Europe’s rights body
Gazeta Tema
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July 13, 2025
TIRANA, July 13 – Albania marked 30 years of membership in the Council of Europe on Saturday, calling the milestone a key chapter in its democratic development. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said in a statement that since joining on...
This hidden Staten Island gem serves Albanian food just like grandma used to make
SI Live - New York
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July 16, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Steaming borek bread loaves and hand-made kebabs are part of the draw to Alba Cafe and Market. Located at 1880 Hylan Blvd on Staten Island’s East Shore, Alba Market combines a butcher shop, grocery store, and restaurant under...
Russian ambassador says Albania-Russia relations frozen, blames West
Gazeta Tema
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July 14, 2025
TIRANA, July 14 - Russia’s ambassador to Albania says bilateral relations are “practically frozen,” blaming EU sanctions and “collective Western will,” but added Moscow remains open to restoring dialogue based on mutual respect and sovereignty. In...
The Secret Mediterranean: Why Albania Should Be Your Next Vacation
Forbes
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A stunning beach not yet taken over by summer crowds. Green Coast MGallery For decades, the Mediterranean has been spinning the same golden oldies: Capri, Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, Ibiza — the kind of places where the yachts are larger than the local...
Ex-president slams Albania’s opposition over election stance
Gazeta Tema
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July 15, 2025
Former Albanian President Bamir Topi has criticized the post-election strategy of the country’s main opposition party, accusing it of political inconsistency and calling its actions a “premeditated political crime.” Speaking on MCN TV, Topi...
Albania emerges as new frontrunner in EU accession process
BNE Intellinews
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Albania has emerged as a new EU accession frontrunner among Western Balkan states, Andreas Schieder, the European Parliament’s rapporteur for Albania, said on July 9. This is a significant turnaround for a country that previously lagged behind...
Albanian dies saving Israeli tourists in local lake
Ynet
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July 11, 2025
Captain Arben Anamali, 51, died in northern Albania’s Shkodra Lake after jumping into the water to rescue two Israeli tourists who ignored his warnings and were caught in strong currents, local media reported Friday. Anamali was operating a...
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia must step up reforms
The European Sting
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July 11, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Three reports adopted on Wednesday highlight the urgent need for EU-related reforms, effective use of the Growth Plan and a decisive stance against...
Albanian jailed as undercover cops thwart 'drugs on demand' organised crime group in Inverness
Highland News
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July 10, 2025
An Albanian criminal has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for his role in a sophisticated County Lines drug dealing operation in Scottish cities including Inverness. Imer Quashi (43) was the sixth member of the 'drugs on demand' organised...