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Albania’s Coastline Highlighted as One of Europe’s Hidden Summer Gems

The Wom presents Albania as one of Europe’s last hidden summer destinations, praising its coastline for crystal-clear waters, natural beauty, and affordable travel options. The magazine describes Albania as an emerging Mediterranean hotspot. It compares its beaches to the “Caribbean of Europe” because of their turquoise waters and untouched landscapes. …

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Albania prepares systems for integration with European employment and social security networks

TIRANA, June 3 – Deputy Economy and Innovation Minister Olta Manjani said Albania is continuing preparations under Chapter 2, “Freedom of Movement for Workers.” The chapter forms part of the country’s European Union accession negotiations. Speaking before the Parliamentary Committee on European Affairs and Foreign Affairs, she outlined progress in …

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Gonxhja Invites Italian Fans to Attend Ye Concert in Tirana After Event Cancellation in Italy

Blendi Gonxhja invited Italian fans to attend rapper Ye’s concert in Tirana on July 11. Italian media reported that organizers canceled the Reggio Emilia concert due to security concerns. The event also involved Travis Scott. Furthermore, Gonxhja said the Albanian government guarantees all tickets. He encouraged fans to choose Tirana …

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Weather forecaster warns of weekend heatwave across Albania

TIRANA, June 3 – Weather forecaster Lajda Porja has warned that Albania will face very high temperatures during the weekend and next week. Speaking on the RTSH’s “Mirëmëngjes Shqipëri” [Good Morning Albania] show, she said a heatwave will affect much of Europe and bring significantly warmer conditions across the country. …

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More than 29,000 visitors tour Rozafa Castle in May

TIRANA, June 3 – More than 29,000 domestic and foreign visitors toured Rozafa Castle during May, according to the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Shkodër. Meanwhile, the institution reported that 62,748 people visited the historic site between January 1 and May 31. The castle remains one of northern Albania’s …

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From Closeness to Strategic Partnership: Fincantieri’s Shipyard Project and a New Vision for the Future of Italy-Albania Relations

by Albert Rakipi, PhD In April 2026, Fincantieri, one of Italy’s industrial and defence champions, signed an agreement with the Albanian company KAYO to produce vessels at the Pashaliman shipyard. Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the project as part of a strategic partnership, noting that the new company would produce ships not only …

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Rama’s Arguments with RSF Draw Attention From Albanian Media’s Problems

Edi Rama’s public exchanges with Reporters Without Borders, RSF, over its latest Freedom Index are part of a familiar pattern of redirecting attention away from real problems in society, experts say. Original post Here

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Letter from London: Close to Boiling Point

The thermometer’s risen sharply, both literally and politically, this spring – but even with so much else to preoccupy Britons, the Balkans hasn’t quite slipped off the radar. Original post Here

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Mario Biondi Delivers Emotional Jazz Performance in Tirana Concert

The concert of Italian soul and jazz artist Mario Biondi took place on Monday evening at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania in Tirana, bringing strong emotions and high energy to the audience. Organizers held the event as part of the 20th anniversary of his hit “This …

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Rama: Socialist Party Has Always Defended Albania’s National Interest

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the ruling Socialist Party has consistently defended Albania’s national interest and urged citizens to support the country’s path toward membership in the European Union. Speaking at an event marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party in Tirana, Rama acknowledged that the party had made …