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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...
Climate change is already rewriting the job market in the Western Balkans
Gazeta Tema
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July 10, 2025
By Majlinda Bregu Secretary-General, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) “What remains of life when illusions are gone? Responsibility.” Imre Kertész, Hungarian Nobel Laureate, posed this question with haunting precision. Today, it echoes far...
Albania raises its tourism game with new influx of Chinese travelers
CGTN
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July 9, 2025
02:56 Once dubbed Europe's best-kept secret, Albania is quickly stepping into the spotlight – and not just for its pristine beaches and ancient ruins. With a record-breaking rise in tourism and a bold new visa-free agreement with China, this...
Day Two of Albanian Parliament Speaker Spiropali's Official Visit to Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali paid an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation her Bulgarian counterpart Nataliya Kiselova on Wednesday and Thursday. On the second day of her visit, she conferred with the Bulgarian National...
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...
Angela Gerekou | Greece at the crossroads of sustainability and innovation
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
Tourism is changing, and with it the demands, professional skills, hospitality models, and destinations. In this context, the President of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Angela Gerekou, comments on the latest data from the World Bank...
President Radev Commends Albania for Setting Positive Example of European Integration in Western Balkans
Bulgarian News Agency
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During a meeting in Sofia on Thursday with the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that Albania is a positive example of European integration in the Western Balkans, as its progress has been...
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,...
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan presents credentials to President of Albania
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - The ceremony of presenting the credentials of Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev to President of Albania Bajram Begaj took place in the presidential complex in Tirana on July 9. The Ambassador conveyed greetings to President...
Albanian prosecutors defend case closure after PM criticism
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albanian prosecutors have defended their decision to drop a case involving construction in a protected national park, after Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly questioned the handling of the investigation. The Prosecutor’s Office in...
Albania’s Berisha attacks special prosecutor after court appearance
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albania’s former prime minister Sali Berisha launched fresh attacks on Special Prosecutor Altin Dumani after appearing for mandatory check-in related to the “Partizani” corruption case. Speaking outside the court, Berisha accused...
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...
oppenheim architecture layers village-scale blocks and vibrant towers on albania’s coast
Design Boom
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July 9, 2025
oppenheim architecture unveils coastal community in vlore As Vlore, Albania, continues to evolve along its Adriatic shoreline, Oppenheim Architecture introduces a fresh layer to the city’s waterfront fabric with a large-scale development. Set at a...
2040 Emissions Target: Where EU’s Climate Policy Is Headed
Bulgarian News Agency
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This article is based on content provided by agencies participating in the European Newsroom (ENR), including the Bulgarian News Agency. It looks as if the EU is slowly inching away from its green targets in favour of defence spending and revving...
Massive landfill fire in Albania contained after blazing for eight days
BNE Intellinews
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Firefighters managed to contain a large blaze at the Elbasan landfill on July 8 that had swept through the site over the past week, raising concerns over environmental safety during a spell of high summer temperatures. Elbasan, located in central...
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...
Albania revamps business strategy to drive EU-ready growth
Gazeta Tema
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July 6, 2025
Albania has unveiled a revised Business and Investment Strategy for the 2025–2027 period, signaling a strategic shift toward innovation and deeper integration with the European Union. The changes, introduced by the Ministry of Economy, Culture and...
Albania tops region in SME-driven jobs, OECD finds
Gazeta Tema
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July 5, 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 82% of Albania’s employment, the highest rate in the Western Balkans and well above the EU average of 64.5%, according to the OECD’s 2025 Economic Convergence Scoreboard. Albania’s Economy...
MGallery Collection Unveils Its First Luxury Property in Albania, Nestled Amongst the Picturesque Cliffs of the Ionian Coast
Hospitality Net
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July 8, 2025
MGallery Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels with unique designs and stories, announces the grand opening of its very first property in Albania. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, Green Coast...
Nature Takes the Lead: JA Joubert Architecture Unveils Zig-Zag, a Sustainable Sanctuary on Albania’s Dramatic Coast
urdesignmag
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July 8, 2025
Perched dramatically above the cerulean waters of the Albanian Riviera, a new kind of luxury resort is taking shape, one where the wild beauty of the landscape isn’t just a backdrop but the very blueprint. JA Joubert Architecture, in collaboration...