Working overtime: Officiating the world of University Intramurals

For third-year Commerce student Aaryan Saxena, an extensive journey in refereeing started at just 13 years old. Wanting to drum up some extra spending money as a young teenager, he noticed one of the only jobs available was refereeing youth soccer...

Schools enforce classroom phone ban

TIRANA, Oct. 18 — Albania’s schools have begun enforcing a nationwide ban on mobile phones in classrooms, a move officials say is improving discipline and focus among pupils. The rule, introduced in September, requires students to hand over their...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to ‘pull the plug’ on H-1B use at state universities

In a dramatic policy shift, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved to ban the use of H-1B visas at state universities, signaling a tougher stance on the employment of foreign skilled workers in public institutions. The decision marks one of the most...

US: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Orders End Of H-1B Visa Use In State Universities

Washington: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that he is directing the state’s Board of Governors to end the use of H-1B visas across state universities, saying that positions currently held by visa holders should be filled by...

UK kicks off summit with Western Balkans leaders

Leaders of Western Balkans countries met in London with British and European officials for a summit with a strong focus on migration and other security-related threats. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the leaders of North Macedonia,...

Improving Outcomes Through the Power of Connection

Making Education More Than a Grade In December of 2013, I published an article in Language Magazine entitled, “Making Education More Than a Grade”. This article examined the positive effects of service learning for English language learners (ELLs)...

European's sweet message to daughter after surprise engagement

Prince Leka of Albania has posted a sweet birthday tribute to his young daughter on her fifth birthday. The prince, who is the current head of the House of Zogu, took to Instagram to share pictures of the royal father-daughter duo as well as a...

How to Elevate Your Travel Photography Beyond Vacation Snapshots

Travel photography is one of the most rewarding genres, as it allows you to use your image skills in new and exciting environments. But there is more to it than just creating vacation snaps. Here are some of my approaches to better travel...

Unprepared for Transition to Smart Agriculture

Albania remains the most agricultural country in the Western Balkans, but at the same time, the least prepared for the transition to smart agriculture. According to the recently published report "Skilling up the Western Balkans Agri-Food Sector"...

The 64th Festivali i Këngës lineup sparks mixed reactions among fans

This week, Albanian broadcaster RTSH revealed the full list of artists competing in the 64th edition of Festivali i Këngës, which will take place at the end of December. The excitement had been intense, especially after last year’s strong edition...

European city just 3 hours from UK that's still sunny in autumn and has £2 pints

Tirana at sunset(Image: Getty) For a stunning autumn getaway, there's no need to spend big or journey far. In fact, one of the most breath taking destinations is practically on our doorstep. Albania, brimming with culture and steeped in intriguing...

How Will You Know That America Has Become a Dictatorship? After 20 Years Living in One, I Can Tell You.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It’s hard for most Americans to imagine what it would be like to live in a society without the rule of law protecting...

Greeks travel abroad more often, opt for shorter European getaways

Visitors walk outside the British Museum in London. [AP] Greeks are traveling abroad more often, though for shorter stays, according to the latest industry data. The trend points to a growing preference for nearby destinations with easy access and...

‘Sadistic’ gang member makes new appeal in long deportation fight

A “sadistic” robber has fought deportation to his native Rwanda for more than a decade by claiming it would breach his human rights, the Court of Appeal has been told. Sofian Majera was a member of a notorious gang of young migrants who kidnapped...

Emma Berggren & Matthew Peterson to Headline Palisades Symphony’s ‘Voices and Symphonies’

The Palisades Symphony will present “Voices and Symphonies” on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica. The free concert will be conducted by Music Director Maxim Kuzin and features soprano Emma Berggren and...

The very affordable city 3 hours from London with £2 pints and autumn sun

Tirana definitely won't break the bank For a stunning autumn getaway, there's no need to splurge or journey far. In fact, one of the most breathtaking destinations is practically on the UK's doorstep. Albania is an extraordinary country, bursting...

Five lesser-visited coastal resorts that are crowd-free alternatives for 2026… with VERY cheap hotels and flights

WHEN it comes to booking a holiday, Brits are starting to look at destinations off the radar – and slightly cheaper too. Rather than heading to the Algarve, the Costa del Sol, or even the French Riviera – here are some alternative, but still...

Berisha condemns denial of Kosovo war crimes

TIRANA, Wed. Oct. 16 (TemA) — Former Albanian prime minister Sali Berisha used a parliamentary address on Thursday to condemn those who, he said, “trample on the blood” of victims of Serbia’s 1999 aggression in Kosovo. Berisha described the...

‘OXI’ Day 2025 — The Courage to Say “No”

At dawn on October 28, 1940, a knock sounded at the Prime Minister’s residence in Athens. An ultimatum from Fascist Italy demanded that Greece surrender its sovereignty and allow foreign troops to occupy Hellenic soil. Ioannis Metaxas answered in...

Boost for PM as Kosovo in line to take UK’s rejected asylum seekers

Kosovo has become the first country to offer to accept Britain’s rejected asylum seekers as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for migrant “return hubs”. Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, said that his country “wants to help the UK” with its...