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Albanian prosecutors defend case closure after PM criticism
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albanian prosecutors have defended their decision to drop a case involving construction in a protected national park, after Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly questioned the handling of the investigation. The Prosecutor’s Office in...
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’s food prices outpace EU despite farm reliance
Gazeta Tema
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July 7, 2025
Tirana, July 7 – Albania now has the most expensive food in the Balkans and prices above the EU average—despite having the largest agricultural sector in Europe by share of economic output. Eurostat data show food and non-alcoholic beverage prices...
Albania’s for Sale, and Jared Kushner’s Buying
Jacobin
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After Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner sealed a $1.4 billion investment to develop Sazan, Albania’s largest island, into a luxury resort, he shared digital mock-ups of the nature reserve transformed by ranks of glass-fronted apartments and...
Albania revamps business strategy to drive EU-ready growth
Gazeta Tema
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July 6, 2025
Albania has unveiled a revised Business and Investment Strategy for the 2025–2027 period, signaling a strategic shift toward innovation and deeper integration with the European Union. The changes, introduced by the Ministry of Economy, Culture and...
Central bank urges stronger lending to agriculture
Gazeta Tema
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July 8, 2025
Tirana, July 8 – The Bank of Albania and the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday called for increased bank lending to the agricultural sector, citing its low credit access despite its large role in the economy. Governor Gent Sejko said agriculture...
Discovering Jewish Roots in Montenegro and Albania
Detroit Jewish News - Michigan
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Almost 10 years ago, I met a Jewish Bulgarian man, Joseph Benetov, who is the director of Modern Hebrew Language at the University of Pennsylvania. He was my tour guide through Bulgaria, Macedonia and Thessalonia in northern Greece. This amazing...
Nature Takes the Lead: JA Joubert Architecture Unveils Zig-Zag, a Sustainable Sanctuary on Albania’s Dramatic Coast
urdesignmag
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July 8, 2025
Perched dramatically above the cerulean waters of the Albanian Riviera, a new kind of luxury resort is taking shape, one where the wild beauty of the landscape isn’t just a backdrop but the very blueprint. JA Joubert Architecture, in collaboration...
Serb List launches petition against construction of two bridges over the Ibar River
Euronews Albania
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July 7, 2025
At the initiative of the Serb List, the largest Serbian party in Kosovo which enjoys the support of Belgrade, a petition was launched on Monday in North Mitrovica against the construction of bridges over the Ibar River. The foundation stones were...
Albania sees record foreign investment in Q1
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
Foreign direct investment in Albania rose to €362 million in the first quarter of 2025—the highest Q1 figure on record. Officials say the surge reflects growing foreign confidence in the country’s economy. Economy Minister Blendi Gonxhja called...
Agricultural Production Costs Increase Rapidly
Albanian Daily News
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Agricultural production costs in Albania are increasing rapidly, signaling an increase in product prices in the future. According to INSTAT, in 2024, the annual agricultural product price index reached 149.6 from 142.8 in 2023, marking an increase...
Crisis looming for internationalisation industry in HE
University World News
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GLOBAL University World News has published a variety of articles focusing on internationalisation in the context of recent dramatic geopolitical changes and their impact on higher education globally. Hans de Wit analysed some of these discussions...
Albanian offshore investment surges fourfold in seven years
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
TIRANA, July 4 - Albanian capital is flowing abroad — rising from €393 million in 2017 to €1.57 billion in 2024, per Vienna Institute data. Major companies are expanding into Kosovo, North Macedonia and beyond, with telecoms, construction, banking...
Albanian immigrant who fled communism sounds alarm over Zohran Mamdani's NYC primary win
Fox News
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Peter Lumaj, former U.S. Senate candidate and attorney who fled communist Albania, speaks on fears over New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's allegedly 'communist' ideas. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former U.S. Senate...
Israel Minister of Energy to Visit Albania on Monday
Albanian Daily News
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The Minister of Energy of Israel, Eli Cohen, will visit Tirana on Monday. Albaniandailynews.com learned that Cohen will arrive in an official visit which comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Albania and Israel....
With Famous Artists and Energy, Gjirokastra Hosts the Fifth Edition of the Rock Music Festival
Euronews Albania
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July 6, 2025
This weekend, Gjirokastra transformed into the capital of Albanian rock for a special night. The stone Odeon stage in the city’s museum area welcomed well-known artists and rock music enthusiasts, continuing the tradition of this music event. The...
Albania plans state entry into fuel import, distribution
Gazeta Tema
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July 2, 2025
TIRANA, July 2 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Wednesday that the government is preparing to enter the fuel import and distribution market in a bid to stabilize consumer prices and improve sector transparency. Speaking during a public...
Albanian villages: From national neglect to national assets
Gazeta Tema
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July 2, 2025
During a meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Albanian mayors to redirect their attention to villages, proposing a number of reforms to support agriculture. While this suggests the government is beginning to acknowledge the problem,...
Albanian watchdog flags ATM fee issues, urges reforms
Gazeta Tema
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July 1, 2025
TIRANA, July 1 – Albania’s Competition Commission has called on the central bank to tighten oversight of ATM withdrawal fees, after a market review revealed low transparency and inconsistent charges, especially for foreign cardholders. The...
Ambassador Alberti Invites Large Italian Firms to Albania
Albanian Daily News
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The Italian Ambassador in Tirana, Marco Alberti, has said that large Italian companies should also come to Albania. Speaking about economic cooperation with Italy, Alberti stressed that it is necessary to have the presence of large companies in...