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Destinations

Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland

The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure.

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Albania

Albania's ex-Prime Minister put under house arrest

The former leader will be forced to stay in his house while he is investigated over possible corruption.

30/12/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk urges people in developed countries to have more children

Musk urged Italians and the people of other industrialised countries to have more children "or the culture of Italy, Japan and France will disappear."

16/12/2023

Spain

11 tonnes of Albanian mafia cocaine seized in Spain

This was the largest seizure ever made in Galicia, a region that has long served as a gateway to Europe for cocaine from Latin America and highlights the power of the so-called 'Balkan cartel'.

12/12/2023

World News

Relocating asylum seekers: An attractive policy for Europe?

Europe's plans to outsource asylum applications to curb the influx of migrants come up against major legal obstacles.

20/11/2023

Europe News

Italy-Albania migration deal falls 'outside' EU law, says Commissioner

The deal struck between Italy and Albania to outsource the processing of asylum claims is not in breach of EU law because it falls "outside" EU law, says European Commissioner Ylva Johansson.

15/11/2023

Europe Decoded

With Albania deal, Meloni aims to set the pace for EU migration policy

A year after coming into office, Giorgia Meloni has dared break a long-held taboo in the European Union's migration policy.

14/11/2023

Culture news

Dua Lipa is back with new single ‘Houdini’ - Here’s why we’re excited

We woke up today to the first taste of Dua Lipa’s hotly anticipated third album, with the release of a new single: 'Houdini'. Here’s what you need to know...

10/11/2023

Europe News

Italy-Albania migration deal must follow EU rules, says Brussels

The European Commission has issued a tepid response to the migration deal struck between Italy and Albania, simply warning it must comply with EU and international law.

07/11/2023

Albania

Former Albanian PM faces charges over corruption scandal

Sali Berisha and his son-in-law face corruption charges related to the alleged misuse of political influence, and Berisha is barred from leaving the country.

23/10/2023

Economy

EU offers Single Market access in exchange for Balkan reforms

EU leaders have offered the Western Balkans access to the single market, contingent on swift reforms, marking a significant step towards integration while providing a huge economic incentive amidst the backdrop of Russia's Ukraine conflict.

17/10/2023

Green News

Albania to power ‘hundreds of thousands’ of homes with solar energy

The initiatives are important steps for a region where many areas remain reliant on fossil fuels.

11/10/2023

Europe News

Albanian and Serbian leaders call for 'new approach' to EU enlargement

A new approach to joining the European Union is needed, according to both the Prime Minister of Albania and President of Serbia, who bemoaned the length of time the process is taking for their countries.

05/10/2023

Green News

Why is one of Europe’s oldest lakes receding?

One of Europe’s oldest lakes is shrinking - and it’s putting wildlife at risk of extinction.

14/09/2023

Albania

Dine-and-dash: Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni pays bill of Italian tourists

The prime minister paid over €80 for a group of Italian dine-and-dashers who had left a restaurant in Berat, Albania, without covering the bill.

21/08/2023

Culture news

Archaeologists dive into Albania's Lake Ohrid to study Neolithic homes

Dating back 8,000 years, the homes built on stilts could be the oldest lakeside settlement ever found in Europe.

11/08/2023

Destinations

Albania expects 10 million visitors in 2023 as tourist numbers rise

Albanian tourist officials are expecting up to 10 million tourists this year as visitors choose stunning beaches and low costs.

04/07/2023

Kosovo

NATO boosts security in Kosovo after recent clashes

A Turkish commando battalion has arrived in northern Kosovo in response to a request from NATO for more troops to help quell violent unrest between ethnic Serbs and Albanians.

05/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign to deter migrants

The messages, which will run on social media, come as net migration in the UK rises.

30/05/2023

Destinations

This Balkan country offers a Mediterranean beach break on a budget

Plan a beach escape to the Albanian Riviera while it’s still under the radar.

26/05/2023