Robert Budina: Filmmaker Whose Risky Escape from Albania Shaped His Work

The son of an army general in communist Albania, Robert Budina was part of the student protests that helped bring down the regime, only to flee to Italy on an overcrowded boat. The experience has informed his work ever since.

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EU Hails Montenegro’s Progress – Regrets Stagnation in Much of Balkans

European Commission report highlights Montenegro as likely frontrunner to join EU but laments lack of progress on reforms in Bosnia, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia – and backsliding in Turkey. Original post Here

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New road in Tale, Lezha, aims to boost coastal tourism

Tale, in the Lezha area, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination, attracting more visitors each year. New road infrastructure has improved access to the area and increased the value of nearby properties, creating new opportunities for the local community. Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images of the new …

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EU enlargement chief urges Albania to maintain reforms to close accession talks in 2027

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has praised Albania’s progress in implementing key reforms but urged continued efforts to meet the target of concluding accession negotiations by the end of 2027. Kos presented the European Union’s 2026 Enlargement Package at an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee …