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Forum of Arab University Graduates Held in Tirana

Euronews Albania · July 8, 2025

For the first time, a forum for graduates from Saudi universities in Balkan countries was held in Tirana. This major event, organized by Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Umm Al-Qura University, and the Islamic University of Madinah under the...

UN votes to renew LGBTQ+ expert’s mandate just after the US withdrew from Human Rights Council

LGBTQ Nation - California · July 8, 2025

The U.N. Human Rights Council voted yesterday to extend the term of its current expert on LGBTQ+ rights by three years. The LGBTQ+ rights expert, South African author and scholar Graeme Reid, investigates human rights abuses against LGBTQ+ people...

MGallery Collection Unveils Its First Luxury Property in Albania, Nestled Amongst the Picturesque Cliffs of the Ionian Coast

Hospitality Net · July 8, 2025

MGallery Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels with unique designs and stories, announces the grand opening of its very first property in Albania. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, Green Coast...

Albanian man who facilitated illegal immigration of four people into Northern Ireland is jailed

The Irish News ·

An Albanian man who facilitated illegal immigration of four people into Northern Ireland has been jailed for six months. Ndricim Qema (30), whose address was given on court papers as Esplanade Hotel, Strand Road, Bray, Co Wicklow, had previously...

Albanian offshore investment surges fourfold in seven years

Gazeta Tema · July 4, 2025

TIRANA, July 4 - Albanian capital is flowing abroad — rising from €393 million in 2017 to €1.57 billion in 2024, per Vienna Institute data. Major companies are expanding into Kosovo, North Macedonia and beyond, with telecoms, construction, banking...

Albanian immigrant who fled communism sounds alarm over Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win

Fox News ·

Peter Lumaj, former U.S. Senate candidate and attorney who fled communist Albania, speaks on fears over New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's allegedly 'communist' ideas. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former U.S. Senate...

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India.com · July 4, 2025

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MGallery Launches Boutique Hotel on Albania’s Coast

Travel Market Report - New York ·

MGallery Collection has unveiled its first property in Albania, opening the doors to the Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection on the country’s southern Ionian coast. Set between the rugged mountains and turquoise waters of Palasë Beach, the...

MGallery Collection unveils its first luxury property in Albania

Breaking Travel News · July 8, 2025

MGallery Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels with unique designs and stories, announces the grand opening of its very first property in Albania. Nestled between the majestic mountains and the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, Green Coast...

Discovering Jewish Roots in Montenegro and Albania

Detroit Jewish News - Michigan ·

Almost 10 years ago, I met a Jewish Bulgarian man, Joseph Benetov, who is the director of Modern Hebrew Language at the University of Pennsylvania. He was my tour guide through Bulgaria, Macedonia and Thessalonia in northern Greece. This amazing...

New discoveries in Ismayilli shed light on ancient Caucasian Albania's cultural legacy [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · June 28, 2025

Azerbaijan’s rich historical landscape continues to yield important insights into the ancient civilizations of the Caucasus. A recent anthropological expedition led by Professor Mahabbat Pashayeva, Doctor of Historical Sciences, under the...

Albanian villages: From national neglect to national assets

Gazeta Tema · July 2, 2025

During a meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Albanian mayors to redirect their attention to villages, proposing a number of reforms to support agriculture. While this suggests the government is beginning to acknowledge the problem,...

Albania evacuates citizens from Iran amid strained ties

Gazeta Tema · July 1, 2025

TIRANA, July 1 – Albania has evacuated a family of five from Iran, despite having no diplomatic relations with Tehran, Foreign Minister Igli Hasani confirmed in a televised interview. Hasani told Top Channel the operation was completed five days...

Zagreb Ranked Among Top 3 Budget-Friendly Cities in Europe by Time Out

The Dubrovnik Times ·

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...

Albanian Scientist Named Among Canada’s Top 5 Researchers

Euronews Albania · July 1, 2025

Kozeta Miliku, an Albanian scientist, has been recognized by the prestigious The Globe and Mail as one of the five most promising scientists in Canada. In an exclusive interview with journalist Xhensil Shkëmbi, the Korça-born researcher shared her...

60 Years Later: How a Civil Rights-Era Defamation Case Empowers the Press

American Civil Liberties Union · July 17, 2025

The United States used to set the standard for press freedom. Now, it’s dropped its status as a worldwide leader, according to Reporters Without Borders. President Donald Trump has spearheaded a historic attack on press freedom in the United...

Why the Albanian Riviera is perfect for a road trip

AOL ·

The Albanian Riviera is about more than just sea; there are traditional villages clinging to hillsides covered by centuries-old olive groves, and ancient ruins alongside remnants of the country’s communist past. Photograph by Getty, Thomas...

Albanian burglar’s crimes not ‘extreme’ enough for deportation

The Times ·

A serial burglar with nearly 50 convictions cannot be deported back to Albania after a judge ruled that his offending was not sufficiently “extreme” to provoke public “revulsion”. An immigration appeal hearing was told that Zenel Beshi had been...

Albanian burglar with almost 50 convictions wins the right to stay in the UK as 'his crimes weren't extreme enough to "revolt" the public'

Daily Mail · June 30, 2025

By SOPHIE CARLIN Published: 21:31 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 21:40 EDT, 29 June 2025 An Albanian burglar with nearly 50 convictions has won the right to stay in the UK as his crimes were reportedly not extreme enough to 'revolt' the public....

Italian Activist Lawyers Twist Court Ruling To Thwart Migrant Detention

The European Conservative · July 5, 2025

First, Italy’s activist judges blocked efforts to deport illegal migrants to the Albania detention center. Now, the Meloni government also has to contend with activist lawyers claiming “all detentions are illegitimate” after a court ruling that...