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Albanian Laura Woods shows off sideboob and wears see-through top in stunning snaps as fans say ‘my goodness’
The Sun
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August 14, 2025
EVA MURATI has sent fans wild after showing off her sideboob in a see-through top. The stunning TV presenter has often been labelled as the Albanian Laura Woods. 22 Eva Murati has stunned fans with her latest post on social mediaCredit:...
Albania Pavilion Explores the Intersections of Architecture, History, and Identity at the 2025 Venice Biennale
ArchDaily
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August 13, 2025
Albanian Pavilion, 2025 Venice Biennale. Image © Andrea Avezzù with Courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
The U.S. saw before us the core flaw in SPAK and Albania’s new judiciary
Gazeta Tema
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August 14, 2025
The U.S. Department of State’s 2024 human rights report on Albania has directly challenged key practices of SPAK and the new judiciary, particularly regarding two areas: pre-trial detentions and questioning suspects without their lawyers. The...
With Investment Favours, Albania’s Government Chips Away at Media Freedom
Balkan Insight
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August 15, 2025
The owners of Vizion Plus, the third biggest TV station, have also benefitted from ‘strategic investor’ status. The policy was introduced under a special law in 2015, supposed to run for three years; it has repeatedly been extended since, turning...
Albania turns to AI to beat corruption and join EU
Politico Europe
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August 12, 2025
“One day, we might even have a ministry run entirely by AI,” Rama said at a July press conference while discussing digitalization. “That way, there would be no nepotism or conflicts of interest,” he argued. Local developers could even work toward...
Albania battles dozens of wildfires as heat and winds fuel crisis
Gazeta Tema
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August 13, 2025
TIRANA- Albania is battling 24 active wildfires after 64 blazes erupted in just 24 hours, with over 10,000 emergency personnel deployed nationwide. Authorities say the situation is “moving toward stabilisation” but warn that soaring temperatures...
UAE Rescue Team continues forest firefighting operations in Albania
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 14, 2025
Tirana [Albania], August 14 (ANI/ WAM): The UAE Rescue Team is continuing its efforts for the fourth consecutive day to extinguish multiple wildfires in various locations across the Republic of Albania, in close coordination with Albanian...
Albania detains 14 over suspected arson in wildfire surge
Gazeta Tema
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August 13, 2025
Suspects accused of lighting blazes that ravaged homes, farmland and nature reserves Albanian police have arrested 14 people in the past 24 hours on suspicion of deliberately starting wildfires, as the country battles a wave of blazes tearing...
UAE deploys helicopters to battle Albanian wildfires, drops 400,000 litres of water
Madhyamam
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August 14, 2025
The UAE helicopters have dropped more than 400,000 litres of water on wildfires raging across Albania, as part of a major relief mission ordered by President Sheikh Mohamed. An Emirati emergency task force arrived on Monday to assist authorities...
Albania Battles Deadly Wildfires Amid Heatwave
Tirana Times
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August 13, 2025
Change font size: - + Reset TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) , August 13,2025— Fierce wildfires swept across Albania this week, killing one person, injuring at least 10 and forcing mass evacuations from southern towns to central mountain villages,...
Ryanair to open Tirana base in 2026 with 10 new routes and 4 million annual passengers
Aviation24.be
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August 14, 2025
Ryanair will open a new three-aircraft base at Tirana Airport in April 2026, investing $300 million and supporting over 3,000 jobs, including 100 for pilots and cabin crew. The move will see the airline operate 33 routes—10 of them new to...
World News | UAE Rescue Team Continues Forest Firefighting Operations in Albania
Latestly
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August 14, 2025
Tirana [Albania], August 14 (ANI/ WAM): The UAE Rescue Team is continuing its efforts for the fourth consecutive day to extinguish multiple wildfires in various locations across the Republic of Albania, in close coordination with Albanian...
Albania’s ex-president kept in jail over witness fears
Gazeta Tema
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August 13, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 13 - A special court has refused former Albanian president Ilir Meta’s bid to leave prison, ruling that he must remain behind bars. Prosecutors warned that freeing Meta could lead to witness intimidation in his corruption case. Meta’s...
Albanian President sends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev
AzerNews
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August 13, 2025
President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev, Azernews reports. The letter reads: "His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Dear Mr. President, On behalf...
Albanian President sends letter to Azerbaijani leader
APA
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President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj has sent a letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the successful signing of the peace declaration between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of...
EU envoy voices solidarity over Albania wildfires
Gazeta Tema
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August 14, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 14 – EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato expressed concern over the country’s wildfires on Thursday, calling the damage to trees, homes and villages “sad to see.” In a social media post, Gonzato thanked firefighters and all those...
Serbia arrests two Kosovo Albanians over 1999 war crimes
Gazeta Tema
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August 14, 2025
BELGRADE, Aug 14 – Serbian authorities have arrested two Kosovo Albanians at the Horgos border crossing with Hungary, accusing them of involvement in a 1999 wartime abduction in Kosovo, the interior ministry said Thursday. Interior Minister Ivica...
Albania emerges as top new home for Americans abroad
Gazeta Tema
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August 13, 2025
TIRANA, Aug 13 — A growing number of Americans are choosing Albania as their base in Europe, drawn by its low living costs, scenic beauty and a rare visa-free ease for U.S. citizens. Recent reports from outlets such as CNBC highlight Albania among...
UAE Rescue Team continues Albania forest firefighting operations
Sharjah24
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The UAE Rescue Team is working tirelessly to combat the blazes, maintaining constant field monitoring to ensure the fires are fully contained and to prevent any flare-ups, despite facing challenges such as soaring temperatures. Operations began on...
UAE helicopters drop 400,000 litres of water on raging Albanian wildfires
The National News
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Helicopters sent by the UAE have dropped more than 400,000 litres of water on wildfires raging across Albania under a major relief mission. An Emirati emergency task force arrived in Albania on Monday – on the directives of President Sheikh...