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Maksim Simeon, 68
The Quincy Sun - Massachusetts
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July 1, 2025
Maksim Simeon, a longtime resident of Braintree, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. He was 68. Maksim Simeon He was born in Korce, Albania to Aleksandra and Jordan Simeon....
Independence Museum in Vlora Welcomes Over 3,500 Visitors in May Alone
Euronews Albania
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June 29, 2025
The Independence Museum in Vlora has seen a significant increase in visitor numbers this year, with over 3,500 people touring the site in May alone. The majority of visitors are foreign nationals with a keen interest in Albanian history. As one of...
Only the state’s offices can settle the battle for Theth
Gazeta Tema
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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...
Voting from afar
Kosovo 2.0
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July 1, 2025
Shortly after 9 a.m. on February 9th, the day of Kosovo’s parliamentary elections, Serafina Ferizaj joined a growing queue outside the Kosovo consulate in Munich, Germany. She could have mailed in her vote — it would have been easier, faster — but...
UK visa in hand? Five European destinations Indian travellers can visit without any extra paperwork
The Economic Times
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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...
Denial as a Threat to the Balkans: Marking 30 Years Since the Srebrenica Genocide
Novinite
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DENIAL AS A THREAT TO THE BALKANS On the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: Manipulating Truth as a Strategy for the “Serb World” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arben Fetoshi With only one or two bones found from each of the seven victims being buried...
Twenty spectacular destinations best seen by ship
The Sydney Morning Herald
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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...
Details of the UN resolution on 'gay rights' Ghana 'refused' to vote on
GhanaWeb
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July 10, 2025
The John Dramani Mahama government has come under intense scrutiny following reports of Ghana’s representatives at the Human Rights Council of the United Nations (UN) absenting themselves from a vote on an issue that had to do with ‘gay rights’....
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace negotiations in UAE
Iran Front Page
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July 10, 2025
The meeting in Abu Dhabi on Thursday between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, confirmed by both their governments, comes after the two countries finalised a draft peace deal in March. The South...
New music this week: Songs from VICTORIA, Justyna Steczkowska, Andrei Ursu and more
wiwibloggs
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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...
America Facing Russia Gives David Taylor Another Chance to Cement USA Dominance
Essentially Sports
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July 13, 2025
About 2 months remain before Zagreb becomes the battleground for the 2025 World Wrestling Championships. Team USA has its roster ready, and now it’s about preparations and testing themselves against the field. And what better way to see where you...
Ancient City of Antigonea Attracts 2,000 Tourists So Far This Year
Euronews Albania
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June 29, 2025
The ancient city of Antigonea has become a popular destination for both local and foreign visitors during these summer days. Included in both group and individual tours across southern Albania, this archaeological site has drawn around 2,000...
Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE
Yahoo News
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The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks in the United Arab Emirates after nearly four decades of conflict. The meeting in Abu Dhabi on Thursday between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham...
The extreme violence behind the international trade in drugs
The Catholic Herald Online
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July 11, 2025
Whoever argues that drug use is essentially a victimless crime, or simply the right of the autonomous individual to please him or herself, may be ignorant of the violence that underpins the trade. Drugs cartels have, for instance, pushed Mexico...
How The Genocide In Srebrenica Became A Model For Global Far-Right Terror
Sarajevo Times
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July 11, 2025
More than 8.300 Bosniaks were killed in Srebrenica in 1995, and today international far-right extremists are turning the criminals from that time into heroes, and portraying the genocide as a supposed “defense of Europe.” Emir Suljagic, genocide...
Dua Lipa's Favorite Swimwear Brands Are About To Be Yours, Too
The Zoe Report
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July 12, 2025
Dua Lipa certainly gets the mileage out of her bikinis from her favorite swimwear brands all year long. There’s a running joke that the performer is permanently on vacation — when she’s not breaking records, topping music charts, and running her...
Frontex accused of failing to prevent pushbacks and child rights violations in the Balkans
Statewatch
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Home / News / 2025 / July / Frontex accused of failing to prevent pushbacks and child rights violations in the Balkans Topic Country/Region 09 July 2025 Frontex’s own fundamental rights watchdog has raised the alarm over pushbacks and serious...
Prostitution is not like fantasy of Pretty Woman - it harms the most vulnerable
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 11, 2025
The ‘sex workers’ speaking out against the bill say that it will eat into their profits, putting the ‘good’ clients off and leaving them with only the violent and dangerous ones. However, these women with the liberty and the means to speak to the...
EU Planning to Withhold Aid From African Nations That Fail to Prevent Illegal Migration: Report
Breitbart
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July 11, 2025
The European Commission is reportedly planning to push for changes to EU foreign aid policy, requiring countries in Africa to prevent illegal migration to Europe in order to receive funding. In the wake of conservatives and populists making...
Britons told the lesser-known holiday spots offering 'authentic experiences, without the price tag'
GB News
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July 10, 2025
British holidaymakers are shunning traditional European tourist destinations in favour of lesser-known Eastern European and Balkan countries, according to new data. In fact, nearly half of UK travellers are now looking for more authentic...