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The not-so-affordable housing in the Balkans
Kosovo 2.0
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July 10, 2025
For the past seven years, Dejana Stosic, a 26-year-old, has been renting in Serbia’s capital after relocating from a small town in the south of the country. Stostic recently found a job with a higher salary as a coordinator at a private company in...
GOCAT Gallery Draws Attention from Italy’s Leading Arts Media
Euronews Albania
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July 9, 2025
The Gallery of Contemporary Art Tirana (GOCAT) has captured the attention of Italy’s largest cultural media outlet, Artribune. The prestigious publication—Italy’s most followed source for all things art and culture—highlighted the gallery’s latest...
It happened today – this day in history – July 10
Yellow Advertiser
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July 9, 2025
48BC: Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey near the city of Dyrrachium (in what is now Albania). 138: Death of Roman emperor Hadrian aged 62. 988: The city of Dublin is founded on the banks of the River Liffey. 1040: Lady...
PM condemns prosecutor over illegal building in national park
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly condemned a prosecutor on Monday for failing to act against illegal construction in Theth, a protected national park in northern Albania, calling the case a “flagrant breach of the law” and a...
90 Day Fiancé season 4 release date, first-look trailer and cast list in full
OK!
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July 7, 2025
A first look at a reality TV series promises more fiery confrontations from secret conversions to age gap relationships. 90 Day Fiancé season 4 is returning to screens this month and fans do not have long left to wait. It will be available to...
Vlora International Airport under Investigation by SPAK
Albanian Daily News
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The Special Prosecution against Corruption has officially started investigation on the Vlora International Airport. Just two months after the first flight, SPAK informed Wednesday that the concession over this airport is under investigations. The...
Loan Guarantee Scheme for Rural Development
Albanian Daily News
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Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, stated on Tuesday that one of the priorities of the government is financial growth in the agricultural sector, through a new banking approach and instruments. During the proceedings of the roundtable discussions...
World’s 1st Stealth Fighter ‘Shot Down’: China Uses Serbian Triumph To Promote Its Own AD System
The Eurasian Times
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July 11, 2025
Unable to crack big fighter jet deals, China is now highlighting the capability of its air defense systems by drawing attention to Siberia’s induction of the Chinese HQ-22 Air Defense System into the same unit that downed a US F-117A stealth...
New music this week (part 1): Songs from KAJ, Zoë Më, TEYA and more
wiwibloggs
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July 6, 2025
Summer is the quiet period for Eurovision fans as we wait for the new season to commence. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new songs for us to enjoy. Contrary to the commonly...
European Commission publishes annual rule of law report
Irish Legal News
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The European Commission has published its sixth annual rule of law report, examining rule of law developments in all member states. For a second year, the report does not just cover the EU’s 27 member states but also includes chapters dedicated to...
The most beautiful country you’ve probably never heard of
AOL
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Some countries are beautiful in the ways you expect: big monuments, glossy resorts, and famous landmarks. Albania isn’t that kind of place. It’s the kind that catches you off guard. Its beaches rival the Ionian, its mountains hold centuries of...
Strong lek boosts lending but pressures exporters
Gazeta Tema
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July 6, 2025
Albania’s stable growth and a strengthening lek are fueling credit expansion, particularly in the housing sector. Lower interest rates have made borrowing more attractive and improved banks’ lending positions. However, the appreciation of the lek...
OMA completes JOMOO Headquarters with multifaceted volume in Xiamen
World Architecture Community
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July 10, 2025
The JOMOO Headquarters in Xiamen, the first office complex for the biggest sanitaryware firm in China, was completed by OMA. The new headquarters, which is currently operational and represents a significant turning point in JOMOO's development...
Media in the Balkans: the rise of oligarchs
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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More and more media in the Balkan region are being acquired and controlled by big tycoons. For journalists and industry experts, this trend is heavily reflected in editorial policies, creating growing problems of censorship and self-censorship The...
OMA Completes JOMOO Headquarters in Xiamen, China
ArchDaily
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July 10, 2025
JOMOO Headquarters by OMA. Image © Chen Hao, Courtesy of OMA Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031991/oma-completes-jomoo-headquarters-in-xiamen-china OMA has completed the JOMOO Headquarters in...
Athens Airport passengers up 5% in June
Kathimerini
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Athens International Airport saw a modest, single-digit increase in passenger traffic in June, with a slightly stronger rise recorded over the first half of the year. The growth is in line with projections by airport management, reflecting a...
Statement of Shkodra Prosecution after 'Attacks' of Prime Minister on Illegal Constructions
Albanian Daily News
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In view of the public declarations made by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, commenting on the decision rendered by a Prosecutor of the Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction in Shkodra, we hereby...
Turkey ramps up political influence in the Western Balkans
Deutsche Welle
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July 6, 2025
With a height of 50 meters (160 feet) and space for around 8,000 worshippers, the Namazgah mosque in Albania's capital Tirana is one of the most impressive Islamic places of worship in the Western Balkans. It was partly funded with around €30...
BoA Cuts Policy Rate to 2.5%, as Inflation Eases
Albanian Daily News
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Albania's central bank said it has decided to slash its benchmark interest rate to 2.50%, from 2.75 %, as inflation has eased and economic growth has continued steadily. Bank of Albania's supervisory council also decided to cut the overnight...
Bregu: Green Transition in Western Balkans Must Be Equitable
Beta Briefing
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July 10, 2025
Source: Beta News / Politics | 10.07.25 | access_time 20:46 Climate Change (Photo: Pixabay.com) Climate change in the Western Balkans, just like throughout Europe, jeopardizes the health, puts jobs at risk, deepens inequality and burdens the...