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Siljanovska from Tirana: Bilateralization Slows European Integration, Reinforces Stereotypes
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said in the Albanian capital Tirana on Monday that integration is a pressing geopolitical imperative and is important for EU security. She made the remark in a speech at the Summit of the...
Germany backs Albania with major green infrastructure
Gazeta Tema
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June 16, 2025
Germany has expanded its infrastructure support in Albania, launching a new waste landfill in Vlora and rehabilitating water and energy facilities in the region. VLORA, June 16 (TemA) – A German-financed landfill in Sherishta, Vlora has begun...
Mihai Popșoi, at the summit in Albania: European integration is a transformative process
IPN
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June 16, 2025
0 “European integration is not just a political aspiration, but a transformative process, which requires not only alignment with the community acquis, but also real progress in the areas of economic competitiveness and inclusive growth, the...
Commitment to regional cooperation and EU integration confirmed at SEECP Ministerial in Tirana
Republic of Slovenia
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June 16, 2025
They emphasised that regional cooperation is essential for successfully implementing reforms and the EU accession process. The Western Balkan countries are facing significant challenges, including high unemployment rates and labour emigration....
Goalkeeping heroics lead to tie on emotional night for Austin FC
The Daily Texan
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July 13, 2025
Last week, Austin FC was preparing for its home matchup against Los Angeles FC when the game was cancelled due to inclement weather in the area, the same weather that resulted in the Central Texas flood disasters. On Saturday, the team came back...
Justice minister targets prosecutor over Theth case
Gazeta Tema
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July 10, 2025
TIRANA, July 10 - Albania’s Justice Minister Ulsi Manja has referred Shkodër prosecutor Elsa Gjeli for disciplinary action, accusing her of failing to investigate illegal construction in the protected area of Theth. Gjeli reportedly closed the...
Western Balkans urged to fast-track digital transformation
Gazeta Tema
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July 11, 2025
TIRANA, July 11 – The Western Balkans must accelerate digital transformation to close the gap with the EU’s Single Digital Market, a new report by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) warned Wednesday. The report identifies broadband and 5G...
Enhancing engagement in the World Heritage Reactive Monitoring process
IUCN
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Preamble The 7th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum was organised by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN, through the World Heritage Leadership Programme. The Forum brought together 18 professionals responsible for...
The debate over Theth only matters to those who want to save it as a tourist destination
Gazeta Tema
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July 12, 2025
Both the state and those who have built illegally share the blame for what’s happening in Theth. The government itself has admitted responsibility, having allowed — through its entire political and administrative structure — the spread of illegal...
Bregu: Green Transition in Western Balkans Must Be Equitable
Beta Briefing
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July 10, 2025
Source: Beta News / Politics | 10.07.25 | access_time 20:46 Climate Change (Photo: Pixabay.com) Climate change in the Western Balkans, just like throughout Europe, jeopardizes the health, puts jobs at risk, deepens inequality and burdens the...
Aligning Public Resources with National Priorities in Southeast Europe
The European Sting
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July 10, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with IMF. Faced with intensifying fiscal pressures, from rising health and pension costs to increased defense spending and the need to address gender inequality, climate change, and...
Gin will soon lose its unique flavor due to changes in juniper berries
Earth.com
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Gin lovers often fuss over tonic brands and garnish choices, yet the real flavor hero hides in the berries of one unassuming shrub. Climate scientists and distillers now warn that the taste of those berries is changing fast. Juniper, the berry...
2025 Rule of Law Report: European Commission fails to raise its voice and continues to ignore emergency situations
European Federation of Journalists
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On 8 July, the European Commission published its 6th Rule of Law (RoL) report, assessing countries’ advancements and progress in four key areas, one of which is media freedom. The same four candidate countries as in 2024 – Albania, Serbia, North...
SPAK waging political lynching campaigns, Baze says
Gazeta Tema
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July 8, 2025
Tirana, July 8 – Albanian veteran journalist Mero Baze has accused the country’s anti-corruption prosecution office, SPAK, of engaging in politically motivated detentions and disinformation campaigns, describing its practices as “criminal” and...
Twenty spectacular destinations best seen by ship
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 12, 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 This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to ocean cruising.See all stories. There are...
Heat Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests in Eastern Europe
Albanian Daily News
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The heat wave that has stifled Europe this week has barreled eastward, fraying nerves at escalating street protests in Serbia and leaving a river in the Czech Republic clogged with dead fish as the effects of global warming accelerate. In Albania,...
PM condemns prosecutor over illegal building in national park
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly condemned a prosecutor on Monday for failing to act against illegal construction in Theth, a protected national park in northern Albania, calling the case a “flagrant breach of the law” and a...
Defence Minister Pfister stresses importance of Swiss mission in Balkans
Swissinfo
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July 12, 2025
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister takes part in a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on July 8, 2025. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language...
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...
Stronger Ties with Israel in Energy, Cybersecurity
Albanian Daily News
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, hosted in an official meeting an Israeli delegation led by the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, as part of a two-day visit to Tirana. During the...