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Albanian illegal immigrant admits dealing drugs in Norwich
Norwich Evening News
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Vangjel Ceraj appeared at Norwich Crown Court having been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine and two counts of possession of cannabis with intent to supply. The 21-year-old admitted the drugs charges and also an...
Tirana Welcomes Egyptian Cultural Week from July 8 to 12
Euronews Albania
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July 7, 2025
From July 8 to 12, the capital city will host Egyptian Cultural Week — an event expected to bring to Tirana the vibrancy, mystique, and millennia-old heritage of Egyptian civilization. The week will feature a variety of activities including...
Shaping the Future of Albanian Youth
Albanian Daily News
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One in three young people expressed a desire to learn about different job opportunities and understand job and economic trends both locally and regionally, according to the regional report “Learning for Careers,” launched last year in...
President Radev Commends Albania for Setting Positive Example of European Integration in Western Balkans
Bulgarian News Agency
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During a meeting in Sofia on Thursday with the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that Albania is a positive example of European integration in the Western Balkans, as its progress has been...
Accor’s MGallery opens Green Coast Hotel in Albania
Hotels Mag
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MGallery Collection has opened Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection, its first property in Albania. The 131-room resort is located between mountains and the Ionian Sea on the Albanian Riviera, one hour from the new Vlora International Airport,...
German Immigration Officer Jailed for Accepting Cash Bribes From Migrants in Exchange for Citizenship Documents
American Renaissance
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July 10, 2025
A German court has sentenced an immigration officer to prison for accepting bribes in exchange for issuing fraudulent residence and citizenship documents. As reported by Bild, the Lüneburg Regional Court ruled on Tuesday that the officer from the...
U.N. Human Rights Council Renews LGBT Expert Mandate
Metro Weekly
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July 10, 2025
Palace of Nations, the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland. – Photo: Tom Page, via Wikimedia. The U.N. Human Rights Council has voted to extend the mandate of its LGBT rights expert, ensuring continued global oversight of...
Corridor VIII Remains Key Shared Priority for Bulgaria and Albania, Says Bulgarian Parliament Chair
Bulgarian News Agency
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Fast development of Corridor VIII is a shared priority between Bulgaria and Albania, said Bulgarian Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova during PanEuropa-Bulgaria forum in Sofia, held together with the Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali....
Celebrating cultural diversity
Shepparton News
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A leadership group has toured cultural sites in Shepparton to gain a first-hand insight into the region’s rich multicultural and religious diversity. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The Goulburn Murray Community...
Albania’s for Sale, and Jared Kushner’s Buying
Jacobin
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After Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner sealed a $1.4 billion investment to develop Sazan, Albania’s largest island, into a luxury resort, he shared digital mock-ups of the nature reserve transformed by ranks of glass-fronted apartments and...
Albania revamps business strategy to drive EU-ready growth
Gazeta Tema
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July 6, 2025
Albania has unveiled a revised Business and Investment Strategy for the 2025–2027 period, signaling a strategic shift toward innovation and deeper integration with the European Union. The changes, introduced by the Ministry of Economy, Culture and...
Latvia Throws Its Hat In Ring For Albania's Journey Toward EU Membership
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 9, Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani paid a working visit to Riga, where he met with Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže, Trend reports. The...
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan presents credentials to President of Albania
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - The ceremony of presenting the credentials of Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev to President of Albania Bajram Begaj took place in the presidential complex in Tirana on July 9. The Ambassador conveyed greetings to President...
UN Human Rights Council Extends LGBTQ Rights Expert’s Mandate
Out South Florida
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The U.N. Human Rights Council on July 7 extended the mandate of the United Nations’ independent LGBTQ rights expert for another three years. The resolution passed with 29 countries (Albania, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia,...
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...
Ex-Wife and Four Men Arrested for Murder of UC Berkeley Professor in Greece
Greek Reporter
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July 17, 2025
Greek police have apprehended the ex-wife of murdered UC Berkeley Professor Przemysław Jeziorski, her companion and three other men in relation to the crime that took place in Athens on July 4. Photo of the Sather Tower (the Campanile), the center...
European Parliament Approves Resolution on Albania: Progress Acknowledged, Reforms Demanded
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament has approved the Resolution on Albania, recognizing the country’s progress during 2023 and 2024 while emphasizing the need to accelerate key reforms. The decision followed the debate held on 8 July and the preliminary...
Ambassador Kazakbaev meets with Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania
AKIpress News Agency
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July 9, 2025
Ambassador Kazakbaev meets with Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Albania (with residence in Ankara) Ruslan Kazakbaev presented copies of his credentials to Director of State...
Alexandros Kyziridis Hearts debut delayed - transfer latest, plus roles for Claudio Braga and James Wilson
Edinburgh Evening News
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July 17, 2025
Two Premier Sports Cup group games to come The delay on Alexandros Kyziridis’ Hearts debut is down to the Greek winger building up basic fitness at Riccarton. He is the only one of six new signings yet to make a competitive debut for the Edinburgh...
Syria's Christians consider leaving after bombing
Ynet
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July 9, 2025
The day after last month's deadly suicide attack on a church outside Syria's capital, hundreds of Christians marched in Damascus chanting against foreign fighters and calling for them to leave the country. The June 22 attack on the Mar Elias...