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Loneliness and isolation – the hidden threat to health we cannot ignore
Mail & Guardian
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July 15, 2025
Graphic: John McCann/M&G Around the world, an invisible threat is increasing the risk of disease, shortening lives and fraying the fabric of our communities. Social disconnection — when a person lacks sufficient social contact, feels unsupported...
Foreign‑owned firms employ nearly 13% of Albania’s workforce
Gazeta Tema
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June 17, 2025
Foreign-owned businesses account for just 5.3% of active companies in Albania but employ 12.8% of the country’s workforce, highlighting their outsized economic role. TIRANA, June 18 (TemA) – Data from Albania’s statistical office shows 7,007...
Western Balkan General and Special Chief Prosecutors meet in Tirana for the Second Consultative Forum
Albanian Daily News
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The second Regional Western Balkan Consultative Forum organised by the Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project in cooperation with the General Prosecution Office of Albania, took place on 17 June 2025 in Tirana. The Western Balkan General and...
What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education
Visual Capitalist
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July 15, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
Israeli ambassador warns Iran could target Albania
Gazeta Tema
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June 17, 2025
Iran’s growing missile capabilities and history of cyberattacks suggest Albania could be in Tehran’s crosshairs, Israel’s ambassador warned, calling attention to broader regional threats posed by the Islamic Republic. Israel’s ambassador to...
Communist-Era Inmates Fight to Preserve Remains of Albania’s Dark Past
Balkan Insight
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June 18, 2025
The Stalinist regime of Enver Hoxha, which came to power with the end of World War Two, used prison labour, including political prisoners, extensively in construction, mining and agriculture. Labour camps were often overcrowded, and inmates denied...
GRETA report: Albania makes progress on human trafficking
Gazeta Tema
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June 17, 2025
A Council of Europe report welcomes Albania’s progress against human trafficking but calls for stronger victim protections, child safeguards, and legal remedies. STRASBOURG, June 17 (TemA) – The Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in...
Are Albania and Montenegro on the fast track to EU membership?
Atlantic Council
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June 17, 2025
July 1 will mark a dozen years since Croatia joined the the European Union (EU), the most recent country to do so. In the years after Croatia’s accession, the bloc’s eastern enlargement process stalled almost entirely. The EU’s enthusiasm for...
Bulgaria, Romania, and Cyprus strengthen the EU while Albania’s democracy unravels
Vox Europ
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June 17, 2025
Although the official decision on Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro is expected on 8 July, the country’s entry into the eurozone is scheduled for January 1, 2026 — as announced by Nikolay Stoyanov on Capital at the start of June. However, this news...
EU draft notes Albania’s steady justice reform progress
Gazeta Tema
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June 16, 2025
A European Commission draft report acknowledges Albania’s continued progress in judicial reform and anti-corruption efforts, with further work needed on implementation and institutional capacity. June 16 (TemA) – The European Commission has...
SEECP Summit in Tirana: Begaj Confirms Serbia and Bosnia Rejected Final Declaration
Euronews Albania
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June 16, 2025
President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, announced at the conclusion of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit that the “Tirana Declaration” was not approved by all participating countries. According to him, Serbia...
Serbia and Bosnia Vote Against Joint Declaration at South East Europe Summit in Tirana
Euronews Albania
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June 16, 2025
Under the chairmanship of the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Summit was held in Tirana on Monday, with the participation of regional leaders. At the end of the summit, there were discussions...
OECD Report: Workforce Skills in Albania Far Below EU Standards
Euronews Albania
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June 16, 2025
A recent OECD report highlights significant challenges in Albania’s labor market, with one of the main issues being the lack of adequate skills—far below those in European Union countries. Although Albania is committed to meeting its EU accession...
25% of Cars in Albania Have Unpaid Taxes; Many Left Abandoned on the Streets
Euronews Albania
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June 16, 2025
A significant number of vehicles in Albania—especially those not in use and parked on streets or in residential blocks—have accumulated unpaid taxes totaling 17 billion lek (€174 million). This figure corresponds to more than 255,000 vehicles,...
Siljanovska from Tirana: Bilateralization Slows European Integration, Reinforces Stereotypes
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said in the Albanian capital Tirana on Monday that integration is a pressing geopolitical imperative and is important for EU security. She made the remark in a speech at the Summit of the...
Atlanta United nearing deal to sign Albania international center back: Sources
GiveMeSport
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June 17, 2025
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Atlanta United are closing in on a deal to sign Albanian international center-back Enea Mihaj, sources tell GIVEMESPORT. Mihaj will join Atlanta this summer on a free transfer after his...
Bulgaria Will Continue to Support Albania's European Integration, President Radev Says in Tirana
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria will continue to support the European integration of Albania, which proves that it can successfully implement reforms for the sake of the European future of the region, President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with his Albanian...
Kroni Pula to represent Albania at JESC 2025
ESCXTRA
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June 16, 2025
Following a competitive edition of Albania’s national selection Festivali Mbarëkombëtar i Këngës Për Fëmijë, Kroni Pula emerged victorious and will represent the nation at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia on...
SEECP summit in Tirana focuses on EU path
Gazeta Tema
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June 16, 2025
Leaders of Southeast European countries met Monday in Tirana for the SEECP summit, with a focus on EU integration and regional stability. TIRANA, June 16 (TemA) – Albania hosted the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, concluding...
Macut to attend SEECP summit in Tirana
Tanjug
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June 16, 2025
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut will attend a Southeast Europe Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit in Tirana on Monday. Macut will address a plenary session of heads of delegations, titled Cherishing Stability and Prosperity Through Regional...