Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Chinese and Albanians among 12 accused of cannabis and money laundering conspiracy
Norwich Evening News
·
Chinese and Albanian nationals are among those charged with offences some of which are said to have been going on for more than a decade. Besnik Ademaj, 50, of Sunningdale in Norwich, and Jianping Liu, 40, of Alicante Way, also in the city, are...
The Travel Corporation brands to offer 16 new itineraries in 2026
Travel Daily Media
·
July 1, 2025
The Travel Corporation (TTC)’s Trafalgar and its sister brands Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold announced the launch of 16 new itineraries for travel in 2026 today, 1st July. The announcement marks the largest introduction of new trips by the...
Albanian prosecutors link ex-president’s family to $240k luxury spending
Gazeta Tema
·
July 1, 2025
Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors say Monika Kryemadhi, the ex-wife of former president Ilir Meta, spent nearly $240,000 using a U.S.-linked credit card in what may be a new episode of political corruption. According to the Special...
Albanian MP on trial warns OSCE of China–Russia ties
Gazeta Tema
·
July 1, 2025
Fatmir Mediu, an Albanian MP currently on trial over a deadly 2008 munitions blast, told the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly that China, Iran, and North Korea are enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine and undermining European security. “China is Russia’s...
Albania’s manufacturing sector faces fresh job cuts
Gazeta Tema
·
July 1, 2025
Albania’s garment and footwear industry faces new factory closures and layoffs after summer, driven by falling orders, euro depreciation, and rising costs, industry leaders warned. Edvin Prençe, head of ProEksport Albania, said the sector employs...
Albania sees strong deposit and lending growth
Gazeta Tema
·
June 30, 2025
Deposits in both the lek and euro have surged in Albania, according to Bank of Albania data as of the end of May. Lek-denominated savings reached 645 billion leks, rising by 5 billion from April, largely driven by businesses but significantly...
Albanian PM delivers perfect response to Nigel Farage’s ‘post-Brexit delusion’
The London Economic
·
June 30, 2025
Albanian prime minister Edi Rama delivered the perfect response to Nigel Farage as their social media spat continued. Rama and Farage have clashed on X following a set of contentious claims the Reform UK leader made during a GB News segment....
"Albanian watermelons gain popularity in Dutch and German markets"
Fresh Plaza
·
June 30, 2025
Furkan Karaca, Enjoy Trade Holland: At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and that led to this cooperation," says...
Albanian burglar’s crimes not ‘extreme’ enough for deportation
The Times
·
A serial burglar with nearly 50 convictions cannot be deported back to Albania after a judge ruled that his offending was not sufficiently “extreme” to provoke public “revulsion”. An immigration appeal hearing was told that Zenel Beshi had been...
School curriculum updated as Albania aims for EU standards
Gazeta Tema
·
June 30, 2025
Albania’s Education and Sports Ministry is accelerating a comprehensive curriculum update designed to align with EU norms and prepare students for future challenges. Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced a strong emphasis on STEM education,...
Designer Nicole Miller and Model Carol Alt Help Judge Albanian Fashion Show
WWD - New York
·
June 30, 2025
Nicole Miller returned to Albania last week to help judge the Muza 2025 Finale, which spotlighted the work of 10 designers. Having participated in last year’s event as a judge, the New York-based designer was reunited with one of her former runway...
Albanian burglar with almost 50 convictions wins the right to stay in the UK as 'his crimes weren't extreme enough to "revolt" the public'
Daily Mail
·
June 30, 2025
By SOPHIE CARLIN Published: 21:31 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 21:40 EDT, 29 June 2025 An Albanian burglar with nearly 50 convictions has won the right to stay in the UK as his crimes were reportedly not extreme enough to 'revolt' the public....
Sovereign risk falls sharply as Albania’s bond spread narrows
Gazeta Tema
·
June 30, 2025
Albania has seen a significant improvement in its sovereign risk profile, with its bond spread over US Treasuries falling to around 200 basis points in the first half of 2025. The narrowing spread signals growing investor confidence in the...
Practical issues in cyber-related sanctions as OFAC designations highlight renewed focus on digital currency
Global Investigations Review
·
June 30, 2025
Overview of the Cyber-Related Sanctions Programme The United States has been at the forefront of establishing a cyber-focused economic sanctions regime,[2] which is primarily administered by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign...
Gold surge pushes Albania’s FX reserves to record €6.7B
Gazeta Tema
·
June 30, 2025
Albania’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a historic high, driven in part by the soaring value of its gold holdings. The Central Bank reported that as of April 2025, gold reserves were valued at €313 million, up 34% compared to the same...
Albanian PM challenges Nigel Farage to share proof of his ‘bonkers’ migrant claims
The London Economic
·
June 29, 2025
Ah, good to Nigel Farage is already making friends on the diplomatic front while his party rides high in the polls. Edi Rama, the Albanian Prime Minister, has taken a swipe at the Reform leader following a set of contentious claims he made during...
Leaving Albania, the Country’s Youth Seek a More Stable Future
Balkan Insight
·
June 30, 2025
“I studied a lot to pass the exams, but when I started working, I noticed that I didn’t know anything,” she said. “It’s not just the quality, but after you finish there are not many vacant jobs, and a lot of positions are paid so low.” Last year,...
Two illegal immigrants from Albania found in £400,000 drug farm
Wales Online
·
June 29, 2025
An organised crime group turned a disused restaurant into a commercial-scale cannabis farm, a court has heard. When police raided the building they found 900 cannabis plants and sophisticated growing equipment - along with two Albanian so-called...
Diamant Hysenaj, GOP businessman and immigrant from Kosovo, to challenge AOC
New York Post
·
June 29, 2025
A Republican city real-estate developer says his experience with war in his native Kosovo will help him topple Democratic Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I came here as a young kid and had to make my way in a tough neighborhood in The...
Albania’s tourism boom and the industry of naysayers
Gazeta Tema
·
June 28, 2025
Albania has silenced all skeptics of tourism, emerging as the country with the highest tourism growth in the region—particularly from Western Europe. While just a few years ago most visitors came from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, today...