Shooting in Durres, man killed near train tracks

A 38-year-old man was shot to death this Wednesday morning by unidentified persons in Katund area of Sukth, near the train tracks.  Police announced that 38-year-old Fatjon Dervishi was immediately sent to the hospital to receive medical help, but he could not survive his injuries. After the shots, the police services immediately arrived at the […]

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The Sound of Freedom: Why MTV was Beloved in the Balkans

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Drug Shortages, Delays and Debts: Breast Cancer Treatment in Albania

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