Why on Earth Is Eric Adams in Albania?

Eric Adams and the Albanian Minister of Defense. Name a more iconic duo. Photo: X/@NYCMayor Last month, Eric Adams confirmed months of swirling rumors and dropped his beleaguered reelection campaign. Just days after he made his exit official, City...

More Balkan Activists Held as Israel Thwarts New Gaza Flotilla

Screenshot of CCTV footage from the Conscience Ship in waters near Israel. Photo: Instagram/gazafreedomflotilla Turkish and Kosovo Albanian activists were among those detained on Wednesday by the Israeli Navy following a raid on the Conscience...

One Albania Shifts to a Higher Speed, Appoints Barna Kutvolgyias Chief Executive Officer

Marking a new chapter in the company’s ongoing growth and transformation journey, One Albania announced the appointment of Barna Kutvolgyi as the new Chief Executive Officer of the telecommunications company. The step marks a continued effort to...

In Albania's new UNESCO site, environmental worries abound

By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga TEPELENE, Albania (Reuters) -A strong wind blows scraps of plastic from an open landfill into the Vjosa River in Albania. A few hundred metres upstream, a large pipe discharges sewage into the fast-flowing water....

The Albanian fugitives roaming Britain's streets: 'Gun trafficker' tried to smuggle arms into UK is granted bail - and a killer who walked free for FIVE YEARS as he tried to claim asylum

An Albanian 'gun trafficker' is walking the streets after being let out on bail as he fights extradition - while a fugitive killer was able to roam free for five years posing as a refugee. Alban Gjidiaj, 28, is wanted by prosecutors in his home...

TITANÍQUE — THE MUSICAL Splashes into São Paulo with Céline Dion, Camp, and Chaos Afloat

São Paulo, Brazil — Now playing at Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca until December 14, TitanÍque — The Musical is everything you never knew you needed: a gloriously unhinged parody of Titanic (yes, the 1997 blockbuster with Leo and Kate), retold by none...

Explore the Timeless Trails of Corfu and Albania on a New Seven Day Tour With Island Hopping

Discover the ancient history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of the Eastern Mediterranean on a new seven day hiking adventure in Greece and Albania with Island Hopping. Beginning in the ancient city of Corfu, uncovering its rich history...

REPORT: New Visions Forum Croatia @ Ji.hlava 2025

03/11/2025 - The projects presented in the event offered insight into the current directions taken by Croatian documentary storytelling Behind Open Doors by Nikola Kuprešanin The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival placed a special...

Draft Progress Report: Kosovo Shows Limited Progress, Political Deadlock Blamed

Kosovo’s progress on the European Union agenda has been hindered by divisive domestic politics and the political deadlock following the February 9 parliamentary elections, despite the country’s continued commitment to the European path and high...

Selakovic writes to UNESCO's Azoulay over malicious designations of Serbian heritage as Albanian

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Culture Nikola Selakovic strongly condemned the fact Serbian cultural heritage in Kosovo-Metohija, including churches and monasteries, has been maliciously designated as Albanian on Albanian-language Google maps. In...

'Our judiciary is infested with a cabal of political activists in wigs - time to sack the asylum seeker-loving immigration judges', says Patrick Christys

It is time to sack the asylum seeker-loving immigration judges. Our judiciary is infested with a cabal of political activists in wigs, who seem to do their best to keep total wrong'uns in Britain so that us plebs have to live amongst them. Let's...

40% of Household Budgets Spent on Food — Albanian Families Struggle...

In Albania, each family spends an average of 93,000 lek per month, but what stands out most is that 40% of this budget goes solely toward food, according to data from INSTAT (the National Institute of Statistics). Little remains for other...

As Albania's economy grows, so do its struggles with waste

Every morning, garbage trucks crisscross the Albanian capital, Tirana, before heading out to the Sharra landfill site, a growing mountain of waste on the outskirts of the city. Seven years after the government promised to construct a modern...

Kashgar the symbol of Islamic civilization, culture and heritage

The ancient city of Kashi, or Kashgar, needs no introduction. On September 11, we were in this captivating and historic city as I mentioned in my previous article, I felt a strange emotional connection with it. It seemed as if I were not in a...

Colombia’s Petro Ends His Middle East Tour in Qatar

Colombia’s Petro ends its Middle East tour in Qatar, after visiting Saudi Arabia and Egypt and strengthening alliances with these countries. Credit: Mauricio Vélez / Presidency of Colombia. The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, concluded his...

Praise for ‘Hero’ Dictator Hoxha Sparks Outrage in Albania

A scandal has erupted in Albanian politics after parliament officials sent a document to MPs which described former brutal Communist dictator Enver Hoxha as a ‘Hero of the People’. The emailed document, which listed Albanian historical figures who...

Comedian who satirizes Albanian PM Edi Rama on TV runs for Tirana mayor

Binaj, known for his uncanny impersonations of socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama and his appearances on prime-time television, announced his intention to run for office on Saturday. “I have decided to announce my candidacy for Mayor of Tirana … I...

A Week of Art and Creativity: One Albania Supports the Hungarian Cultural Week

With a diverse program offering entertainment through classical music, traditional folk performances, exhibitions, sports, and various other activities, the Hungarian Cultural Week took place in Albania. For the fourth consecutive year, the event...

Novel by Albanian writer Majlinda Bregasi translated into Bulgarian was presented in Sofia

Majlinda Bregasi and translator Ekaterina Tarpomanova (right) Photo: BTA Albanian writer Majlinda Bregasi presented her novel “The Cut Braid” on the evening of October 6 at Sofia University. The event was attended by the translator of Majlinda...

Home Office blunder risks extradition of three British 'hitmen' who are wanted in Albania for gunning down man, 51, in feud over £80,000

An administrative error by the Home Office risks the extradition of a British 'hit squad' accused of murdering a businessman in Albania in a feud over £80,000. The gang - including a young mother - allegedly flew to the seaside resort of Shengjin,...