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Lea Ypi: ‘Use the personal to highlight political problems’
University of Nottingham
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August 31, 2025
When Lea Ypi was growing up in communist Albania, her family seemed to be obsessed with universities. It was only with a change of regime that she understood what they had really been discussing. Throughout her schooling, as she explains in her...
Rama says EU promise fueled election landslide
Gazeta Tema
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September 1, 2025
BLED, Sep 1 (TemA) — Albanian prime minister Edi Rama told the Bled Strategic Forum that his Socialist Party’s victory in the May 11 election was driven by a pledge to secure the country’s place in the European Union. “The reason we won so...
EU enlargement chief: Albania could join in 2029
Gazeta Tema
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September 1, 2025
BLED, Sep 1 (TemA) — European commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos said Albania could become a member of the European Union by 2029 if prime minister Edi Rama continues what she called his “excellent work.” Speaking at the Bled Strategic Forum...
Prominent Albanian Filmmaker Dhimitër Anagnosti Dies, Age 89
Albanian Daily News
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Prominent Albanian filmmaker, Dhimitër Anagnosti passed away this Monday at the age of 89. The news was made public by his daughter, Juna Anagnosti, through a post on social media. “Farewell Dhimitër Anagnosti, the director of our lives! After a...
Turkish Airlines Aims for 800 Aircraft by 2033, Adding 300 Planes in 8 Years
Simple Flying
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September 7, 2025
Since its launch in 1933, Turkish Airlines has steadily expanded into one of the world’s largest international carriers. The airline now holds a Guinness World Record for flying to more countries than any other, serving 131 nations across more...
Traffic to government domains often crosses national borders, or flows through risky bottlenecks
The Register
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Internet traffic to government domains often flows across borders, relies on a worryingly small number of network connections, or does not require encryption, according to new research. PhD student Rashna Kumar reached the conclusions above after...
PM Zhelyazkov Confers with NATO Deputy Secretary General Sekerinska
Bulgarian News Agency
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Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said during his meeting with NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska that Bulgaria’s active role in NATO and collective defence is a guarantee for national security and for strengthening defence...
The Justice Minister’s hypocrisy on justice
Gazeta Tema
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August 31, 2025
There has been a wave of reactions to Justice Minister Ulsi Manja’s public support for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s criticism of judges who have ruled against the public interest. On the surface, Manja’s stance might seem positive in a republic where...
For decades Switzerland has been the quiet neighbour of Europe. But the police chase scooter death of a teenage 'migrant' has turned a peaceful city into a cauldron of hate, riots and political unrest
Daily Mail
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September 1, 2025
For decades Switzerland has been perceived as Europe's most stable country, with its picture-perfect Alpine vistas, private banking vaults and neutral status during conflict. It has long appeared immune to the rising social and political tensions...
Tirana Prosecution Seizes 18 Real Estate Assets, Bank Accounts, and Luxury Vehicles of Kristian Koni and His Elderly Mother
Albanian Daily News
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Tirana Prosecution seized the assets belonging to citizen Kristian Koni and associated individuals, suspected of being acquired illegally through criminal activity. The investigations under property proceedings no. 10, dated 31.07.2025, determined...
Election result approved, new parliament due
Gazeta Tema
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August 28, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 28 (TemA) – Albania’s Regulatory Commission approved on Wednesday the result of the May 11 parliamentary elections, with three votes in favor and two against. The ruling Socialist Party won 83 seats, the Democratic Party–Alliance for a...
Election regulator to certify May election result today
Gazeta Tema
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August 28, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 28 (TemA) – Albania’s election regulator is set to certify on Thursday the results of the May 11 parliamentary vote, closing a contested process after weeks of recounts and disputes. The Socialists are poised to confirm 83 seats in the...
Albania’s religious leaders call for Gaza ceasefire
Gazeta Tema
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August 28, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 28 (TemA) – Albania’s Interfaith Council, representing the country’s five main religious communities, called on Thursday for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the release of all hostages. The council aligned its voice with...
Albania’s Q2 power imports jump 16.5% as hydro output declines
BNE Intellinews
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Albania increased electricity imports in the second quarter of 2025 as weaker hydro generation cut domestic output, statistics office data showed on August 27. Hydropower typically supplies nearly all of Albania’s electricity, leaving the Balkan...
Democrats to appeal Albania’s May election
Gazeta Tema
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August 31, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 31 (TemA) — Albania’s Democratic Party will appeal to the Electoral College early next week against a regulator decision on the May 11 vote, in a last bid to challenge recognition of the election. The Socialists won 83 seats. The...
EU report finds gaps in Albanian agriculture
Gazeta Tema
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August 31, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 31 (TemA) — Albania’s farm sector falls short of European Union standards and must accelerate reforms to fully access Common Agricultural Policy money, the European Commission says in a screening for Cluster 5. Agriculture is central...
Albania plans to end hunting ban after 10 years
Gazeta Tema
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August 27, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 27 (TemA) – Albania is preparing to end its decade-long hunting ban, under a draft law that sets tighter rules and limits the activity to approved zones. Hunters will need to pass a test to obtain a five-year permit. Hunting outside...
How an Albanian Killer Who Gunned Down a Mother with an AK-47 was Allowed to Sneak into Britain Twice and a Raise a Family
Albanian Daily News
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But the full reality is even more shocking, with court documents seen by the MoS revealing Kallmi was a repeat violent offender who had previously been convicted of murder in Albania. The harrowing 1998 attack saw him and another man burst into a...
Albania Welcomes ICJ Advisory Opinion On Climate Change
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 27. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) advisory opinion on “Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change,”...
Albania lifts spending, cuts deficit, trims aid
Gazeta Tema
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August 27, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 27 (TemA) – Albania’s state budget spending climbed to nearly €4 billion in the first seven months of 2025, a rise of €518 million from a year earlier, according to think tank ALTAX. The deficit narrowed to 32.6 billion lek (€335...