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Valbona Valley draws global travelers to Albania’s wild north

TIRANA, July 3 – Valbona Valley unfolds in the high folds of the Albanian Alps as a vast natural amphitheatre of stone, forest, and ice-cold water. A crystal-clear river cuts through the valley and shapes its dramatic northern identity. The Valbona River runs fast and clear. It reflects shifting tones …

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Hasan Tahsini remembered as a leading figure of the Albanian National Awakening

TIRANA, July 3 – Albania marks the 145th anniversary of the death of Hasan Tahsini, one of the most distinguished figures of the Albanian National Awakening. Born in the village of Ninat near Konispol, Tahsini completed his early studies in Istanbul. He later taught at an Ottoman school in Paris, …

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The Times Lists 11 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Albania

British newspaper The Times has highlighted Albania as one of Europe’s most attractive travel destinations, praising its white-sand beaches, rich history, affordable flights, and growing tourism infrastructure. The publication notes that Albania remained largely unknown to international travelers for decades. However, the country has gradually emerged as a popular destination, …

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Deputy PM Koçiu: Surrounding institutions is not protest but attempt to trigger conflict

TIRANA, July 3 – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu reacted after the protest outside Parliament, where she condemned violence against state institutions. She said in a social media post, accompanied by video footage, that surrounding institutions with physical and verbal violence does not represent democracy or protest. Instead, she described …

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Rama to DW: No Crisis of Trust in Albania, Resignation Not an Option

Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected claims that Albania is facing a crisis of trust and ruled out resignation while protests continued over a planned tourism development project. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, he described the demonstrations as a clear expression of democracy and free speech. He said citizens actively …

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Albania Strengthens Commitment to Health Emergency Management

Albania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its capacity to manage health emergencies and expanding cooperation with international partners to protect public health. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced that representatives signed the Istanbul Declaration during the ministerial conference of the World Health Organization titled “Advancing Health Security …

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U.S. Embassy Urges American Citizens to Exercise Caution During Protests in Tirana

The Embassy of the United States in Albania issued a security alert on Wednesday, advising American citizens to exercise caution and avoid protest areas in Tirana. According to the embassy, demonstrations are taking place along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, between Skanderbeg Square and Mother Teresa Square, where the Prime …

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Guljelm Radoja, the Unforgettable Actor of Albanian Cinema and Theatre

Albania remembers Guljelm Radoja, one of the country’s most distinguished actors, on the anniversary of his birth on July 2, 1945, in Shkodër. After completing his studies in Dramaturgy at the former Higher Institute of Arts, now the University of Arts, in 1972, Radoja began his professional career at the …

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OSCE and KLGJ Hold Roundtable on Court–Media Communication in Albania0

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the High Judicial Council (KLGJ) held a roundtable in Tirana on the topic “Communication of Courts with the Media.” During the meeting, KLGJ Chair Ilir Rusi emphasized that institutional communication represents a key element of modern justice administration. He said …

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Albanian Journalists’ Union Condemns Attacks on Reporters During Parliament Protest

The Albanian Journalists’ Union (UGSH) has condemned attacks against journalists during Thursday’s protest outside Parliament, describing acts of violence against media workers carrying out their reporting duties as criminal acts that cannot be tolerated. In a statement, the Union said that amid clashes between protesters and police, journalists, camera operators …