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Berkeley Professor Killed in Greece; Ex-Wife Among Suspects
KFI AM 640 - California
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Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a 43-year-old marketing professor at the University of California, Berkeley, was shot and killed on July 4 in Athens, Greece. The incident occurred in the Agia Paraskevi district as Jeziorski was on his way to visit his...
Albanian Wanted for ‘Ordering Hit in Blood Feud’ Lived in Britain Undetected for Years
Albanian Daily News
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An Albanian fugitive wanted for allegedly ordering a murder in a blood feud in his home country has lived in Britain undetected for four years. Lorenc Lala, 47, was arrested by police this week after Albanian law enforcement tracked him down to...
Fury as Albanian burglar with 50 convictions allowed to stay in the UK
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
An Albanian burglar with nearly 50 offences on record has reportedly been allowed to remain in the UK after a judge in courtsaid his crimes did not meet the criteria of being “sufficiently extreme”. The shocking ruling has led to an uproar, with...
Albanian Language Officially in New York Public Schools
Albanian Daily News
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The New York City's Chancellor of Education, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, announced that the Albanian language has been officially declared one of the languages ??used for school communications by the City Department of Education. This decision...
Two illegal immigrants from Albania found in £400,000 drug farm
Wales Online
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June 29, 2025
An organised crime group turned a disused restaurant into a commercial-scale cannabis farm, a court has heard. When police raided the building they found 900 cannabis plants and sophisticated growing equipment - along with two Albanian so-called...
Nigel Farage accused of 'post-Brexit delusion' by furious Albanian PM in fresh twist to international feud
GB News
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June 29, 2025
Nigel Farage has been accused of "post-Brexit delusion" by Albania's Prime Minister in a furious new twist in the pair's growing war of words. Just days ago, the Reform UK chief had demanded on GB News that PM Edi Rama "take all your criminals...
Leaving Albania, the Country’s Youth Seek a More Stable Future
Balkan Insight
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June 30, 2025
“I studied a lot to pass the exams, but when I started working, I noticed that I didn’t know anything,” she said. “It’s not just the quality, but after you finish there are not many vacant jobs, and a lot of positions are paid so low.” Last year,...
Albania ranked among top solo travel destinations for 2025
Gazeta Tema
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June 20, 2025
Albania has been named one of the world’s top destinations for solo adventure travel in 2025, driven by rising popularity on TikTok and strong marks for affordability, nature, and safety. Ranked fifth on a list by UK-based travel platform Much...
“Little Switzerland” Between Elbasan and Tirana, Draws Increasing Numbers of Visitors
Euronews Albania
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June 29, 2025
Just a few kilometers from Elbasan and Tirana lies Funari, a hidden village nestled among green hills that has become a favorite weekend destination for many. Often referred to as Albania’s “Little Switzerland,” Funari is increasingly attracting...
Shpëtim Idrizi: Greece Must Engage in Dialogue with Albania to Resolve Historical Disputes
Albanian Daily News
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June 2025 marks the 81st anniversary of the genocide and ethnic cleansing committed against the Albanians of Chameria. It has been 81 years of injustice, silence, and unresolved pain. To honor this anniversary, the Patriotic Association “Chameria”...
Diamant Hysenaj, GOP businessman and immigrant from Kosovo, to challenge AOC
New York Post
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June 29, 2025
A Republican city real-estate developer says his experience with war in his native Kosovo will help him topple Democratic Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I came here as a young kid and had to make my way in a tough neighborhood in The...
Metropolitan of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Gjirokastër Passes Away
Euronews Albania
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June 29, 2025
The Metropolitan of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Gjirokastër, His Grace Dimitrios, passed away on the evening of June 28. The news was announced by the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania through a post on its official Facebook page,...
Nigel Farage Slammed By Albanian Prime Minister Over 'Bonkers' Prisoner Numbers Claim
HuffPost UK
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June 28, 2025
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama awaits the first arrivals at the beginning of the 6th European Political Community summit Friday, May 16, 2025 in Tirana, Albania. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP) Nigel Farage has been slammed by the prime minister of...
Meet Olsi Beheluli. The Albanian heroine dealer who holds a mirror up to Britain's suicide - Peter Bleksley
GB News
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June 29, 2025
Olsi Beheluli, 33, is a verminous waste of space who shouldn’t be living in the UK, but is. Allow me, with a bit of help from my friends at The Telegraph, to list the reasons why this worthless individual should have been sent packing from this...
Conquering a childhood milestone: Children with differing abilities learn to ride bikes
WMAR-2 News - Maryland
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June 27, 2025
CHURCHVILLE, Md. — Balance, momentum, velocity—-the basics of riding a bike can be daunting for any child, much less children like Kiara Haines. “Kiara has Down syndrome,” said her mother, Dawn Haines, “We adopted her when she was two years old...
Albanian companies face “staffing crisis,” turn to foreign workers
Euronews Albania
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June 18, 2025
A shortage of workers has pushed Albanian companies to turn to foreign labor—led primarily by women from the Philippines. Whether in hotels, seaside restaurants, beauty centers, or private homes, their presence is becoming increasingly widespread....
Youth employment rises in Albania, jobless rate falls
Gazeta Tema
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June 28, 2025
Youth employment in Albania improved in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the national statistics institute INSTAT. Employment for individuals aged 15–29 rose by 0.9 percentage points compared to Q1 and by 1.4 points...
Cham genocide gets official day of remembrance in Albania
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
Albanian parliament has officially designated June 27 as Cham Genocide Remembrance Day, recognizing atrocities against the Cham Albanian minority during 1944–45. The move was followed by national events honoring an estimated 5,000 Cham Albanian...
New sports law passed despite Albania football body’s pushback
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
Albania’s parliament has approved amendments to the Sports Law enabling the establishment of a national Sports Arbitration Court, aiming to align the country with international standards in sports governance. With 71 votes in favor and 4...
Zagreb Ranked Among Top 3 Budget-Friendly Cities in Europe by Time Out
The Dubrovnik Times
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Zagreb has been named one of the most budget-friendly cities in Europe, securing third place on Time Out’s new list of affordable urban getaways. Only Tirana (Albania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) ranked higher, while Sarajevo also made the list at sixth...