Europe Day, Rama: Albania, closer than ever to the old dream

Today is Europe Day, a day to celebrate peace and unity across the continent. The origin of this day dates back to 1950, when Europe was still recovering from the devastating effects of World War II. On May 9, 1950, the first move towards the creation of what is today known as the EU was […]

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