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The rural crisis and the rural education crisis
Gazeta Tema
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September 6, 2025
Every September brings a wave of nostalgia about shuttered village schools, ever fewer children, and the usual pleas: “This is where so-and-so studied,” “Such-and-such patriot taught here,” therefore the school must stay open at any cost. Last...
‘RUN’: Woman gets engaged. Then she sees the dress her future mother-in-law buys for the wedding
The Mary Sue
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September 1, 2025
Online, people use the term “boy mom” not just to describe women raising sons, but also to call out mothers whose attachment to their grown kids seems… a little too intense. It’s become shorthand for mothers who act possessively, competitively, or...
Rama at the Bled Forum: Albania, a Loyal Follower of the EU without Any Doubt
Euronews Albania
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September 1, 2025
On Monday, Prime Minister Edi Rama represented Albania at the 20th edition of the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia—one of the most important regional events focused on European politics and the future of the EU. In his remarks, Rama underlined...
Rama at the Bled Forum: Albania Aims to Conclude EU Accession Talks by 2027
Euronews Albania
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September 1, 2025
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated during the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia that Albania’s government has set a clear objective to complete EU accession negotiations by 2027. Rama clarified that this does not mean Albania claims to be “ready” by...
45,000 Pensions Miscalculated in Albania, Requests for Correction Now Open
Euronews Albania
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September 1, 2025
The Social Insurance Institute has announced that pensioners who believe their monthly pension has been miscalculated may now request a review of their benefits. Applications can be submitted online through the E-Albania platform, under the...
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...
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...
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...
Sporting KC faces Austin FC amid player absences for MLS Match of the Week
KC Reporter - Missouri
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September 6, 2025
Sporting Kansas City will host Austin FC at Children’s Mercy Park on Sunday in the MLS Match of the Week. The match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT, with streaming available through MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and radio coverage on ESPN 94.5...
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...
Gibraltar vs Faroe Islands Prediction and Betting Tips | September 8th 2025
Sportskeeda
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September 6, 2025
Gibraltar will face the Faroe Islands at the Europa Sports Park on Monday in another round of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The home side have endured an abysmal first half of their qualification campaign and will need something...
Tuchel: England ready to 'prove a point' in Serbia
ESPN India
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September 7, 2025
Thomas Tuchel believes England are ready to "prove a point" in Serbia having seen more positives than negatives in Saturday's forgettable World Cup qualification victory against Andorra. The Euro 2024 runners-up continued their unblemished start...
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...
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...
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...
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...