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Visiting PM says UK paying price for Brexit with dig at Nigel Farage 'theatrics'
Edi Rama said people who target Albanians should 'shut the f up'(Image: Getty Images) A visiting Prime Minister has said Britain is paying the price for leaving the EU as he took a swipe at Nigel Farage's theatrics. Albanian leader Edi Rama told...
Festivali i Këngës 64 set for December 17 to 20 as artists announced
RTSH have confirmed the dates for Festivali i Këngës 64. The four-night festival will commence on December 17 and conclude on December 20, with 28 acts competing to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. 🇦🇱 28 artists confirmed for...
Iran's school for cyberspies could've used a few more lessons in preventing breaches
Iran's school for state-sponsored cyberattackers admits it suffered a breach exposing the names and other personal information of its associates and students. The Ravin Academy was established in 2019, ostensibly to train individuals in all facets...
Sun sets on Macron as Europe’s visionary-in-chief
“It’s not the right moment, we have the far right breathing down our necks,” the ally said. “Any talk about Albania, Montenegro entering the Union is a gift for … Le Pen,” he said, noting that French farmers would be the first to take to the...
Gboard’s upcoming Auto-switch feature could save you countless keystrokes
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gboard beta introduces an “Auto-switch after apostrophe” feature to enhance typing speed. Once the feature goes live, the keyboard will return to letters automatically after ‘ is pressed. The feature will...
King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer host Western Balkans leaders in London
British King Charles III and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted a reception in London for the leaders of several Western Balkan countries, including Prime Ministers Edi Rama of Albania, Albin Kurti of Kosovo, Milojko Spajić of Montenegro, and...
EUR 10bln in Budget Revenues by 2030; Malaj
The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, said on Sunday that the main fiscal reforms undertaken by the government will guarantee a fairer, more competitive, and fully harmonized system with European Union standards by 2030. According to him,...
Elon Musk to ‘rewrite history books’ through AI archaeological research
Whether likening his social media platform to a colosseum battleground or challenging another tech magnate to a gladiatorial duel, Elon Musk has long made clear his fascination with the ancient world order. Now the world’s richest man, who once...
Domestic Demand is Fading; IMF
After two years of strong growth driven by tourism, construction and domestic consumption, the economies of Southeast Europe are facing a period of slowdown. The International Monetary Fund's latest report "Regional Economic Outlook for Europe,...
Belgium is becoming a narco-state, warns judge
Belgium is becoming a narco-state with drug kingpins rivalling the police for control of the country, a senior judge has warned. An investigative judge from Antwerp has admitted that the judiciary was powerless to protect citizens from the...
How to Elevate Your Travel Photography Beyond Vacation Snapshots
Travel photography is one of the most rewarding genres, as it allows you to use your image skills in new and exciting environments. But there is more to it than just creating vacation snaps. Here are some of my approaches to better travel...
Marina Cino Pagliarello – The Meloni method after three years in power
Giorgia Meloni’s time as prime minister of Italy has been marked more by style than substance – eventually that will catch-up with her. Dr Marina Cino Pagliarello is a Visiting Fellow at the LSE’s European Institute, and a Senior Research...
EU's Von der Leyen says private sector deals could unlock 4 billion euros for Western Balkans
TIRANA (Reuters) -European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday private sector deals signed or in the pipeline could unlock about 4 billion euros ($4.63 billion) in new investment as part of an EU growth plan for the Western...
Hong Kong’s Bar Leone named World’s Best
The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list has been revealed, featuring venues from 29 cities across the globe, with Hong Kong’s Bar Leone crowned both The World’s Best Bar 2025 and The Best Bar in Asia 2025. The win marks the first time a venue in Asia...
Free Mumia Campaign discusses China and the international anti-imperialist struggle
On Sunday October 19 the Free Mumia Abu Jamal Campaign UK organised a discussion meeting on the theme of China and the international anti-imperialist struggle at International House in Brixton, south London. Chaired by Sarah Mudd and introduced by...
Dubai Organic Expo 2025 Ignites the Future of Sustainable Innovation
The Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo — the region’s largest and most influential platform for organic, natural, and sustainable products — returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from November 17–19, 2025, ushering in a bold new...
Coffee Imports Hit Record High This Year — Over 7,000 Tons...
By September, Albania had imported 7,027 tons of coffee, marking the highest amount recorded in the past five years. This year’s increase in demand is linked to the large number of tourists visiting the country and the habit of locals, who...
Bangladesh beat Ireland to avenge losses and stay in the World Cup
ALSO: Doeschate has no regrets going Dutch with South Africa Australian quicks star in rout of New Zealand CHITTAGONG // Bangladesh stung flat-footed Ireland to resurrect their World Cup campaign with a 27-run victory in front of some 25,000...
Ryanair Warns Passengers Ahead Of November Boarding Pass Changes
Low-cost giant Ryanair has warned passengers to be prepared for its new paperless boarding pass policy, which comes into effect next month. From November 12, Ryanair passengers can no longer opt for a printed boarding pass, with the carrier moving...
Sejko: Economy resilient, driven by tourism and investment
TIRANA, Oct. 14 (TemA) – Albania’s economy is growing near its potential and will remain stable in the medium term, Central Bank Governor Gent Sejko told parliament on Monday. He said growth was supported by consumer demand, private investment and...