Abandoned Beaches? Albanians Trade Blame Over ‘Failing’ Tourist Season

Images of empty sun loungers on the Albanian riviera are prompting a round of finger-pointing, with the PM blaming ‘absurd’ prices – and others citing competition from neighbouring countries and lack of a strategy.

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: August 31, 2026

Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here

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Shkodër’s Migjeni Theatre archive calls for digitization

TIRANA, August 31 – The archive of the Migjeni Theatre in Shkodër preserves an important part of the institution’s history. Photographs, documents, posters and other materials record its activities over the years and the artists who have performed on its stage. Archivist Astrit Fani said the archive needs better conditions …

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Shkopet fires worsen as flames surround livestock farm

TIRANA, August 31 – The wildfire situation has worsened in the Shkopet area as flames spread rapidly through the villages of Trodhen and Lundra e Madhe in Mat and moved toward the Kurbin area. The fire is advancing toward the Skanderbeg mountain range, increasing the risk to homes, farmland and …