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Trump is leveraging power of his office to reap profits for family businesses
ABC News - New York
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July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON -- If one theme has emerged in President Donald Trump’s second term, it's this: He's leveraged the power of his office for personal gain unlike anyone before in history. From crypto coins to bibles, overseas development deals to an...
Distinguished Visitors Day Held During Breeze 2025 Naval Exercise with International Participation
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Distinguished Visitors Day of the Breeze 2025 national naval exercise with international participation started on Friday in the presence of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. Among the guests were also Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov, Foreign...
Albanian Parliament Speaker Arrives on Two-Day Official Visit to Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali arrived on a two-day official visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday at the invitation of National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova, the legislature in Sofia reported in a press release. Spiropali was welcomed...
Albania National Team Defender Officially Joins Torino, Introduced with Red and Black Eagle Symbol
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
Ardian Ismajli is officially a Torino player, with the Italian club unveiling the Albanian defender in a unique way—through the symbol of the eagle, paying tribute to his national identity. After several hints on social media, Torino confirmed the...
Albania issues arrest warrants in tax, money laundering probe targeting Bankers Petroleum
BNE Intellinews
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Albanian prosecutors have issued 14 precautionary measures and arrested nine individuals linked to Bankers Petroleum Albania as part of an investigation into tax evasion and money laundering, the General Prosecution Office said in a statement....
Albania’s First MGallery Hotel Opens on the Riviera with Mountain Views, Coastal Luxury & Roman Legacy
Rus Tourism News
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July 8, 2025
The Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection has officially opened its doors as the first MGallery property in Albania, bringing a unique blend of heritage, elegance, and Mediterranean serenity to the Albanian Riviera. Nestled between the turquoise...
Media in the Balkans: the rise of oligarchs
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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More and more media in the Balkan region are being acquired and controlled by big tycoons. For journalists and industry experts, this trend is heavily reflected in editorial policies, creating growing problems of censorship and self-censorship The...
Albania sees 20% power demand spike in July, grid holds
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albania’s electricity grid is handling a sharp rise in summer demand without disruption, the energy ministry said Monday, as power use jumped 20% in July compared to the same period last year. Energy and Infrastructure Minister...
Tirana Welcomes Egyptian Cultural Week from July 8 to 12
Euronews Albania
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July 7, 2025
From July 8 to 12, the capital city will host Egyptian Cultural Week — an event expected to bring to Tirana the vibrancy, mystique, and millennia-old heritage of Egyptian civilization. The week will feature a variety of activities including...
9 things Nigel Farage could get up to in Albania
Politico Europe
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July 11, 2025
It only escalated from there. Rama, in a series of X posts, called Farage’s figures “bonkers” and questioned how many were convicted due to the U.K.’s “outdated immigration and visa system,” yet decided to kill Farage with kindness and invite him...
Accor’s MGallery opens Green Coast Hotel in Albania
Hotels Mag
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MGallery Collection has opened Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection, its first property in Albania. The 131-room resort is located between mountains and the Ionian Sea on the Albanian Riviera, one hour from the new Vlora International Airport,...
I watched a Lions game with a coach and this is what I learned... Mail Sport sits down with new Saracens attack chief Dai Flanagan in Cardiff
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
In just a matter of weeks, Dai Flanagan will be working directly with the likes of Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell when he joins up with Saracens. But as he sits in the historic and rugby-mad Old Arcade pub in the heart of Cardiff on Wednesday...
Albania’s for Sale, and Jared Kushner’s Buying
Jacobin
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After Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner sealed a $1.4 billion investment to develop Sazan, Albania’s largest island, into a luxury resort, he shared digital mock-ups of the nature reserve transformed by ranks of glass-fronted apartments and...
GOCAT Gallery Draws Attention from Italy’s Leading Arts Media
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
The Gallery of Contemporary Art Tirana (GOCAT) has captured the attention of Italy’s largest cultural media outlet, Artribune. The prestigious publication—Italy’s most followed source for all things art and culture—highlighted the gallery’s latest...
European Parliament Approves Resolution on Albania: Progress Acknowledged, Reforms Demanded
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament has approved the Resolution on Albania, recognizing the country’s progress during 2023 and 2024 while emphasizing the need to accelerate key reforms. The decision followed the debate held on 8 July and the preliminary...
Berisha Announces Protests in September: Albanians Have No Other Choice
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has announced that protests will begin with the opening of the new parliamentary session in September. In a statement to the media, Berisha emphasized that protests are the only way to confront what he...
EU Parliament backs Albania, Balla hails regional lead
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament has adopted the 2023–2024 report on Albania, with 502 votes in favor, reinforcing support for the country’s EU accession path. The report, drafted by Austrian MEP Andreas Schieder, was backed by major political groups and...
Albanian MPs Adopt National Anti-Disinformation Strategy Amidst Opposition
Balkan Insight
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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...
European Parliament to Approve Report on Albania Tomorrow, Balla Expresses Gratitude
Euronews Albania
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July 8, 2025
The European Parliament is set to approve the annual report on Albania tomorrow. Minister of State Taulant Balla has expressed his gratitude to the major political groups in the European Parliament and the European Commission for their support. In...
Albanian immigrant who fled communism sounds alarm over Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win
Fox News
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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...