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Latvia Throws Its Hat In Ring For Albania's Journey Toward EU Membership
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. On July 9, Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani paid a working visit to Riga, where he met with Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže, Trend reports. The...
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan presents credentials to President of Albania
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - The ceremony of presenting the credentials of Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev to President of Albania Bajram Begaj took place in the presidential complex in Tirana on July 9. The Ambassador conveyed greetings to President...
Albania issues arrest warrants in tax, money laundering probe targeting Bankers Petroleum
BNE Intellinews
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Albanian prosecutors have issued 14 precautionary measures and arrested nine individuals linked to Bankers Petroleum Albania as part of an investigation into tax evasion and money laundering, the General Prosecution Office said in a statement....
Albania’s First MGallery Hotel Opens on the Riviera with Mountain Views, Coastal Luxury & Roman Legacy
Rus Tourism News
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July 8, 2025
The Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection has officially opened its doors as the first MGallery property in Albania, bringing a unique blend of heritage, elegance, and Mediterranean serenity to the Albanian Riviera. Nestled between the turquoise...
Albania Has the Most Expensive Apartments in Europe Relative to Purchasing Power
Euronews Albania
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July 8, 2025
Buying a home is becoming increasingly difficult in Albania. According to recent calculations, an average Albanian family would need to work over 16 years to afford to own an apartment. Specifically, it would take about 16.3 years of income for a...
Albania praised for EU reform pace, judiciary must be protected
Gazeta Tema
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July 8, 2025
Tirana, July 8 – EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato on Tuesday praised Albania’s “impressive progress” toward EU membership and called for protection of judicial independence. Speaking at a justice reform forum in Tirana, Gonzato said SPAK—the...
Albania’s top court upholds custody of Tirana mayor
Gazeta Tema
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July 8, 2025
Tirana, July 8– Albania’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj to be released from custody, upholding a lower court’s decision to keep him jailed pending trial. The appeal also covered his wife, Ajola Xoxa, and...
Albania’s banking sector shrinks slightly relative to GDP
Gazeta Tema
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July 8, 2025
Tirana, July 8 – The size of Albania’s banking sector declined marginally in 2024 relative to GDP, according to the Financial Supervision Report released by the Bank of Albania. Total banking assets now equal 90.44% of GDP, down from the previous...
Ghana Backs Mbanugu’s WBO Global Title Bid in Albania
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has publicly endorsed light heavyweight contender Jonathan “Jon Power” Mbanugu ahead of his WBO Global title fight against Albania’s undefeated Alban Bermeta. The bout takes place July 11, 2025, at Tirana Lake...
Bulgarian PM Praises Albania’s Reforms, Role in NATO, Policy on Minorities
Bulgarian News Agency
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On Wednesday, at the start of Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali’s two-day official visit to Bulgaria, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov congratulated Albania on its significant progress in the process of joining the European Union. He said...
Neglect puts dozens of Albania’s dams at risk, watchdog warns
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
TIRANA, July 9 - Albanian municipalities are failing to monitor and maintain dozens of large dams, putting communities at risk and ignoring legal obligations, according to a dam safety report released this week. The National Committee on Large...
European Parliament Approves Resolution on Albania: Progress Acknowledged, Reforms Demanded
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament has approved the Resolution on Albania, recognizing the country’s progress during 2023 and 2024 while emphasizing the need to accelerate key reforms. The decision followed the debate held on 8 July and the preliminary...
EU Parliament backs Albania, Balla hails regional lead
Gazeta Tema
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament has adopted the 2023–2024 report on Albania, with 502 votes in favor, reinforcing support for the country’s EU accession path. The report, drafted by Austrian MEP Andreas Schieder, was backed by major political groups and...
Albania cuts health, education funds in mid-year budget shift
Gazeta Tema
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July 8, 2025
Tirana, July 8 – Albania’s mid-year 2025 budget revision, approved by parliament last week, boosts infrastructure spending while cutting allocations for health and education. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy receives a 2.85 billion lek...
oppenheim architecture layers village-scale blocks and vibrant towers on albania’s coast
Design Boom
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July 9, 2025
oppenheim architecture unveils coastal community in vlore As Vlore, Albania, continues to evolve along its Adriatic shoreline, Oppenheim Architecture introduces a fresh layer to the city’s waterfront fabric with a large-scale development. Set at a...
Ambassador Kazakbaev meets with Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania
AKIpress News Agency
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July 9, 2025
Ambassador Kazakbaev meets with Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania AKIPRESS.COM - Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Albania (with residence in Ankara) Ruslan Kazakbaev presented copies of his credentials to Director of State...
Massive landfill fire in Albania contained after blazing for eight days
BNE Intellinews
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Firefighters managed to contain a large blaze at the Elbasan landfill on July 8 that had swept through the site over the past week, raising concerns over environmental safety during a spell of high summer temperatures. Elbasan, located in central...
Albania sees 20% power demand spike in July, grid holds
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albania’s electricity grid is handling a sharp rise in summer demand without disruption, the energy ministry said Monday, as power use jumped 20% in July compared to the same period last year. Energy and Infrastructure Minister...
Tirana Welcomes Egyptian Cultural Week from July 8 to 12
Euronews Albania
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July 7, 2025
From July 8 to 12, the capital city will host Egyptian Cultural Week — an event expected to bring to Tirana the vibrancy, mystique, and millennia-old heritage of Egyptian civilization. The week will feature a variety of activities including...
Albania’s Berisha attacks special prosecutor after court appearance
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albania’s former prime minister Sali Berisha launched fresh attacks on Special Prosecutor Altin Dumani after appearing for mandatory check-in related to the “Partizani” corruption case. Speaking outside the court, Berisha accused...