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International Carnival Festival in Korca

The city of Korçë in Albania recently hosted its annual International Carnival Festival, attracting participants and visitors from across the region and beyond. The...

Start of accession talks, Tirana demands a date, Brussels is silent

Tirana continues to press the European Union for a clear start date to begin formal accession talks, but so far, there has been no...

No smoking law is working this time in Albania

In Albania, workers are now subject to stricter rules regarding smoking during working hours. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection has implemented new...

“War” and “Peace” in the Albanian-Greek relations

Albania and Greece have a complex relationship, with historical tensions resurfacing during official talks. A key issue is the unresolved status of the 1940...

Albania among the countries with the cheapest transport. Maybe because it doesn’t exist?

Albania continues to face significant challenges when it comes to providing affordable public transportation options for its citizens. Despite being known for relatively low...

WHO: Pollution in Tirana is 60% higher than permitted levels

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights severe pollution levels in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The pollution in the city...

Greek ambassador denounced an incident taken place in a minority area in Albania

The Greek ambassador to Albania has publicly condemned an incident that occurred in a region populated by the Greek minority, raising concerns about the...

Germany decides to vote against the launch of negotiations between the EU and Albania

Germany has decided to support the initiation of European Union accession talks with Albania, marking a significant step toward the country’s integration into the...

Skopje interested on the indedible ink used by Albania in the elections

Authorities in Skopje have expressed interest in learning from Albania’s practice of using indelible ink during elections as a measure to prevent voter fraud....

OMONIA’s Census: Greek minority constitutes 10% of population in Albania

The Greek minority in Albania constitutes around 10% of the country's population, according to Omonia, an organization representing ethnic Greeks in Albania. This statement...

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