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35,959 flights a day: Europe records record-breaking summer air traffic, Albania among most visited destinations

A significant increase in flights to Europe was recorded during the summer holiday period from July to August, despite disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, according to Eurocontrol data. Albania was also listed among the most visited destinations. According to the European aviation safety organization, Europe recorded …

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Berisha after returning from the US: We attended the most impressive convention; three similarities with my visit 35 years ago

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha held a press conference on Monday, speaking about his several-day visit to the United States. During his remarks, Berisha described the Republican midterm election convention as the most impressive convention organized in the US. Speaking about the similarities between his trip 35 years ago and …

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Hidden inside a chicken meat shipment, 41 kg of cocaine seized in Durrës

Another attempt to smuggle cocaine into Albania through the Port of Durrës has been foiled by police. Within one month, authorities have uncovered three attempts to traffic narcotics through the port. As part of the operation codenamed “Anchor 3,” police seized 41 kilograms and 350 grams of cocaine, with an …

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Begaj meets UAE counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed, first visit by an Albanian president to the United Arab Emirates

President Bajram Begaj paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, marking the first visit by a President of the Republic of Albania to the country. The visit, which took place on September 14 in Abu Dhabi, reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to further strengthening the forward-looking partnership between …

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Rutte: KFOR will remain in Kosovo regardless of verdict against former KLA leaders

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that KFOR will continue to maintain its presence in Kosovo and contribute to preserving stability and peace, regardless of developments that may follow the announcement of the verdict against former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army in The Hague. Responding to a question …

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“Freedom for the Liberators”, march in Skopje tomorrow in support of former KLA leaders

The Albanian Youth Forum announced in a social media post that a march will be held in Skopje on Tuesday, September 15, in support of the former KLA leaders, ahead of the final verdict in The Hague. The march will take place at Skanderbeg Square at 6:00 p.m. “FREEDOM FOR …

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Teuta lead Albania’s Super League after fourth round

The fourth round of Albania’s Abissnet Superiore ended on Sunday with AF Elbasani beating Egnatia 2-1 at Elbasan Arena. Earlier on Sunday, Laçi defeated Vllaznia 2-0 at home. On Friday, Skënderbeu and Tirana drew 1-1 in Korça. Meanwhile, Dinamo City beat Partizani 4-2 in another Tirana derby on Saturday. Teuta …

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Police assist two German tourists lost near Mount Dajti

Tirana police came to the aid of two German tourists who lost their way in the mountains behind Mount Dajti on Sunday evening. Police learned at around 20:15 that the two tourists needed help near Qafë Mollë. Officers from Police Station No. 4 immediately began searching for them. The officers …

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Albanian director Ilir Yzeiri wins documentary award in Venice

Albanian director and researcher Ilir Yzeiri has won the Best Documentary Director award at the Venice International Film Festival. He received the award for his documentary “Lucia Nadin and Albanians in Venice 1474–1552”. The documentary previously earned selection by the Veneto Region for the festival’s 83rd edition. Italian company Cinemaset, …

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Confiscated property rentals generate ALL 180 million in 2026

Revenues from managing and renting confiscated property reached ALL 180 million in the first eight months of 2026, according to Risena Xhaja, head of Albania’s Agency for the Administration of Confiscated Assets. Xhaja presented the figures during a hearing with the Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation and Institutional Oversight. She …