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New sports law passed despite Albania football body’s pushback
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
Albania’s parliament has approved amendments to the Sports Law enabling the establishment of a national Sports Arbitration Court, aiming to align the country with international standards in sports governance. With 71 votes in favor and 4...
Albania gains momentum in EU membership talks
Gazeta Tema
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June 19, 2025
Albania received strong backing for its EU membership path during the 19th meeting of the EU–Albania Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee, held Thursday in Strasbourg. In a joint closing statement, the committee welcomed Albania’s...
Albania launches €30M farm loan guarantee
Gazeta Tema
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June 19, 2025
Albania has launched a €30 million sovereign guarantee to boost financing for farmers and agri-businesses, aiming to speed up investment in production, exports, and rural jobs. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj and Agriculture Minister Anila Denaj met...
Albania speeds up military ties with France
Gazeta Tema
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June 19, 2025
Albania’s defence minister met his French counterpart in Paris, pushing rapid advances in military readiness and air force modernization. Defense Minister Pirro Vengu met Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on June 19, just weeks after Lecornu’s visit to...
Trump Island, Albania; DB Cooper revisited; and Alanis oughta know
The Guardian
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June 28, 2025
1. The 50 hottest books to read now A Guardian illustration of a flower made of books. Illustration: Nathalie Lees/The GuardianOur books team packed for the beach to compile their essential list of summer reading: from novels by Chimamanda Ngozi...
Fortis Energy gets green light in Albania for 62 MW solar power project
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 27, 2025
Turkey-based Fortis Energy is expanding its presence across the Balkans. Its subsidiary Fortis Energy and Construction won consent from the Council of Ministers of Albania, where it has a 600 MW project pipeline, for a 62 MW solar power plant. At...
Thousands stay out of Albania’s workforce despite job growth
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
Albania’s employment rate rose in early 2025, but over 100,000 working-age people remain out of the labor force due to household duties, discouragement, or early retirement, official data show. Roughly 39,000 say they’ve given up looking for work,...
Magnitude‑4.0 quake shakes central Albania
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
A magnitude‑4.0 earthquake struck Thursday near Krujë, about 40 km northwest of Tirana, according to seismic authorities. The tremor, centered close to Fushë-Krujë, occurred at a shallow depth of around 10 km and was felt in nearby towns....
NATO plan could cost Albania €1.3bn
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
If NATO formalizes a proposed increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP, Albania would be expected to allocate more than €1.3 billion annually to its military budget. With a GDP of €25.7 billion in 2024, Albania currently meets NATO’s 2% target...
Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...
Albania aims to close EU talks by 2027, says minister
Gazeta Tema
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June 18, 2025
Albania is ready to accelerate its EU accession process, aiming to close negotiations by 2027 and achieve full membership by the end of the decade, a senior minister said. Speaking at the 19th Stabilization and Association Committee in Strasbourg,...
Albania ranks first in energy sustainability: WEF
Gazeta Tema
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June 18, 2025
Albania has been ranked first globally in energy sustainability by the World Economic Forum, ahead of long-established energy leaders like Sweden, France, and Switzerland. The ranking evaluates countries based on three key pillars of energy...
Battling Graft Charges, Tirana Mayor Stages Online Charm Offensive
Balkan Insight
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June 27, 2025
Erion Veliaj hasn’t kept quiet since he was detained on charges of corruption, money-laundering and concealment of wealth in February this year. But this week, the former mayor of Tirana and close ally of Socialist premier Edi Rama has been...
Biofuels plan puts Albania on greener transport path
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Albania plans to cut carbon emissions from transport by increasing the use of renewable fuels, the government announced Thursday. The country aims to raise biofuel use in transport to 7% by 2030, starting in 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Belinda...
Undeclared income, luxury cars put pressure on Albania
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Albania is under pressure to regulate online earnings and trace high-value assets after reports of €33 million in undeclared income and 400 luxury cars bought by individuals with no registered income. Experts warn of growing tax evasion and...
Wildfires scorch dozens of hectares across Albania amid heatwave
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
Albanian authorities reported 18 wildfires across 12 municipalities in the last 24 hours, affecting mostly shrubland and grass. No injuries or damage to homes or livestock were reported. About 36 hectares were burned before the fires were...
Albania vows zero tolerance on illegal beach activity
Gazeta Tema
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June 18, 2025
Albania’s tourism minister has pledged “zero tolerance” for illegal watercraft, pollution, and beach violations ahead of peak travel season. Tourism and Environment Minister Mirela Kumbaro said authorities have stepped up coastal monitoring from...
Farage tells Albania’s PM to “take back” convicted nationals
Gazeta Tema
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June 27, 2025
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage demanded that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama repatriate Albanian prisoners in Britain, after Rama criticised post‑Brexit UK migration policy. Farage claimed one in 50 Albanians in the UK is imprisoned and urged Rama...
Middle East tensions impact Albania’s tourism season
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is affecting tourism in the Western Balkans, with Albania reporting a sharp drop in bookings from Israeli travelers. Albania’s coastal tourism sector has seen cancellations from Middle Eastern tourists as...
TikTok access reportedly restored in Albania three months after ban
BNE Intellinews
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Albania has quietly lifted restrictions on TikTok, just over three months after the popular video-sharing app was banned by the government over concerns about harmful content targeting young users. The restoration of access to TikTok was not...