Speech by Commissioner Micallef at College of Europe, Tirana

Five Iranians nabbed at US northern border as terror fears grip small towns

Counterterrorism expert Jonathan Gilliam said Iranian sleeper cells might be hiding "in plain sight" as Iran has issued threats against America. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesman confirmed...

Forget cheap flights—this is what Israelis are really searching before they travel

Israeli travelers are showing they’re not just eager to fly again—they’re becoming some of the most travel-hungry people in the world. A new Google report reveals that, despite security concerns and rising costs, Israelis are embracing creative...

Scott Ritter: The Birth of the German Fourth Reich

After its defeat, Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich was coaxed back to life by the very forces that once conspired to defeat it. From left: French Prime Minister Pierre Mendes-France, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, British Foreign Minister...

Air Canada and ITA Airways launch codeshare, boosting Canada–Italy connectivity ahead of Star Alliance integration

Air Canada and ITA Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement, marking a key milestone in their expanding partnership and paving the way for ITA Airways’ entry into Star Alliance in early 2026. Starting July 21, 2025, passengers can access over...

Man in Western Greece Jailed for Attempted Abduction of 4-Year-Old Girl

A 48-year-old man has been ordered into pre-trial detention in western Greece after being charged with the attempted abduction of a four-year-old girl in the village of Kakóvatos, near the town of Zacháro. According to judicial authorities, both...

Authorities to seize untaxed dairy in crackdown on informal trade

TIRANA, July 13 – Authorities in Albania will start confiscating milk and dairy products sold without invoices from Monday, stepping up a national push to stamp out untaxed sales and tighten food safety controls. Officials began on-site...

Wizz Air axes flights from massive Middle East hub forcing customers to rebook

Wizz Air is stopping the flights after four years (Picture: Getty Images) If you were planning on heading to Abu Dhabi this autumn, you might want to look a little closer at your travel options, as Wizz Air is set to stop all flights to and from...

In Europe just as in Trump’s America, the creeping criminalisation of migration and solidarity

Spectacular images of the USA's campaign against illegal immigration have been seen and shared around the world. Launched by President Donald Trump immediately on his return to power, the ongoing crackdown betrays America's drift into...

Loneliness and isolation – the hidden threat to health we cannot ignore

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...

What NATO Countries Spend on Military, Health, and Education

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...

Albuquerque councilors host global group to share anti-human trafficking campaign efforts

Timothy M. Keller | City of AlbuquerqueTimothy M. Keller | City of Albuquerque Albuquerque City Councilors Dan Champine and Renée Grout hosted visitors from Global Ties Group to discuss efforts against human trafficking. The visit was arranged by...

Hague Court Cuts Jail Time for Kosovo’s ‘Commander Wolf’

Pjeter Shala during the announcement of the appeals verdict, July 14, 2025. Photo: Kosovo Specialist Chambers/Livestream. The Appeals Panel at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague on Monday reduced the 2024 sentence handed to former Kosovo...

Kosovo fighter's sentence cut despite court upholding convictions for murder, torture

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Appeals judges at a European Union-backed court upheld murder, torture and arbitrary detention convictions against a former Kosovo war liberation fighter Monday. But they cut his prison term from 18 years to 13 years,...

Lek surges to new high, euro hits record low

TIRANA, July 12 – Albania’s currency, the lek, continued its sharp rise this week, pushing the euro to an all-time low. The euro slipped to 97.84 lek, its weakest exchange rate ever, down from 97.90 earlier in the week. The US dollar also gained,...

'Invisible threat' claims thousands of lives worldwide as 'overlooked' epidemic behind more than 100 deaths per hour, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation has issued a worrying warning over an "invisible threat" that claims 871,000 lives annually worldwide. Social disconnection, encompassing loneliness and isolation, affects nearly one in six people globally, driving up...

Church calls for calm as Theth park demolitions spark tensions

TIRANA, July 12 – Albania’s government is tearing down illegal cabins in Theth National Park, escalating a clash with residents and sparking a showdown with the local prosecutor who refused to investigate. Police raided the protected area this...

In Free Fall

🔊 Listen to Post 'If Lebanon doesn’t act, it will become Bilad al-Sham again,' warns Tom Barrack, Israel escalates strikes as US increases pressure on Hezbollah, Hezbollah satisfied with Lebanese response to US disarmament proposal amidst American...

Party urges commission to confirm candidate exits

TIRANA, July 12– A political battle has erupted in Albania’s “Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet” coalition after its leader, Endri Shabani, demanded that 46 candidates withdraw from closed-list ballots, paving the way for replacements from open-list votes....

Western Balkans urged to fast-track digital transformation

TIRANA, July 11 – The Western Balkans must accelerate digital transformation to close the gap with the EU’s Single Digital Market, a new report by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) warned Wednesday. The report identifies broadband and 5G...