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Unemployment Rate Inches Down y/y in Q1

Albanian Daily News ·

Albania’s jobless rate stood at 8.7% in the first quarter of 2025, down 0.1 percentage points (pp) from the prior-year period, the statistics office said. The employment rate among people in the 15 - 64 age bracket gained 1.2 pp to 69.5%, INSTAT...

Backpacking the Balkans, Part II

Sandpoint Reader - Idaho · June 30, 2025

By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the first installment of this travelogue, my partner Cadie and I had just completed the arduous hike through the Accursed Mountains in northern Albania, arriving in the beautiful village of Theth. The day after our...

The Troubling Rise of Supermarkets in the Global South

The Conversationalist · July 10, 2025

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 8835 [post_author] => 15 [post_date] => 2025-07-10 15:40:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-07-10 15:40:06 [post_content] => How Kenya's grocery stores might be hurting local farmers. When the Mauritian private equity fund, Adenia...

European leader claims UK is 'in a very dark place' after Brexit

Daily Express · June 27, 2025

The prime minister of Albania has claimed the UK is in “a very dark place” after Brexit. Edi Rama’s bold comments came as he took aim at UK plans to send refused asylum seekers to “return hubs” in third countries.The leader of Albania’s Socialist...

Two more Azerbaijani monuments included in UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 11, 2025

The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee is being held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, Azernews reports. In accordance with the session agenda, on July 11, discussions were held regarding the nomination files submitted for...

UK visa in hand? Five European destinations Indian travellers can visit without any extra paperwork

The Economic Times · July 13, 2025

Indian citizens holding a valid, multiple-entry UK visa can explore five European countries without needing separate Schengen or local visas, as long as specific conditions are met. This visa-linked access provides Indian travellers with expanded...

“Tourism Through Sounds” – Performance by the Armed Forces Wind Orchestra

Euronews Albania · July 4, 2025

“Tourism Through Sounds” was the title of an event held by the Wind Orchestra of the Albanian Armed Forces in the city of Shkodra. The orchestra performed along the city’s pedestrian street, drawing the attention of both residents and tourists...

PM slams UK asylum plan in Guardian interview

Gazeta Tema · June 26, 2025

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has criticised Britain’s proposed use of third countries as processing hubs for rejected asylum seekers, calling it a sign that the UK is in “a very dark place” after Brexit. Speaking to The Guardian in his first...

Hearts player released goes on trial at David Beckham's football club in England's EFL

Edinburgh Evening News · July 10, 2025

Man Utd legends in charge as midfielder looks for a new team Jorge Grant has followed his Hearts exit with a trial at English League Two side Salford City as he looks to secure a new club for this season. Salford are owned by a consortium led by...

Murderer avoids deportation to Jamaica after judge said ‘he has an admirable work ethic’

The Sun · July 4, 2025

A JAMAICAN murderer has won a human rights appeal to stay in the country after a judge said he has an "admirable work ethic". The unnamed killer has avoided deportation after an immigration court in Cardiff ruled key facts in the case had not been...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast

The Scottish Sun · July 8, 2025

IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...

New music this week: Songs from VICTORIA, Justyna Steczkowska, Andrei Ursu and more

wiwibloggs · July 13, 2025

Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...

Folk Dance & Music Festival Brings Artists from 10 Countries to the Stage in Durrës

Euronews Albania · July 3, 2025

The coastal city of Durrës has transformed into a hub of folklore in recent days, hosting the 6th edition of the International Folk Dance & Music Festival. Artists, musicians, and dancers from 10 different countries — including Albania, Kosovo,...

Angela Gerekou | Greece at the crossroads of sustainability and innovation

Tornos News · July 10, 2025

Tourism is changing, and with it the demands, professional skills, hospitality models, and destinations. In this context, the President of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Angela Gerekou, comments on the latest data from the World Bank...

Algorithmic bias: Platform capitalism, data and reality

Bianet · July 1, 2025

According to data from Duke University Reporters' Lab, there are 443 platforms actively engaged in fact-checking worldwide (Duke Reporters' Lab, 2025). These organizations play an important role in combating disinformation; however, their...

Only the state’s offices can settle the battle for Theth

Gazeta Tema · July 11, 2025

Almost a decade ago, some friends and I tried to draft an urban plan for my village. The idea was to present it to the municipality as a set of guidelines to shape the village’s future development. No one was interested. Least of all the...

Twenty spectacular destinations best seen by ship

The Sydney Morning Herald · July 12, 2025

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to ocean cruising.See all stories. There are...

Starmer bets jaw-jaw can win migration war

The Times ·

It is the week before Christmas and a cabinet minister is boarding the Eurostar to Paris. Usually such a trip would be briefed to within the last inch of its life. But Yvette Cooper is travelling alone, unaccompanied by advisers and unadvertised...

Open Balkan, closed doors: unveiling women’s limited opportunities

Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa ·

Belgrade, Serbia, waiters during a break - © Shutterstock Despite the aspirations of the Open Balkan initiative to foster regional cooperation and economic integration, women continue to encounter barriers in accessing meaningful employment...

‘You are malevolent’ – Rama responds to Farage: Why your figures are false

Euronews Albania · June 29, 2025

The long-distance debate continues between Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and the leader of the British Reform Party, Nigel Farage. After Farage’s response on Twitter, where he mentioned Rama in his post, the Albanian Prime Minister quickly...