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Portugal Top 10 for tourism
The Portugal News
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According to “Travel Insights 2025: Focus on Europe”, a report prepared by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism, Portugal is one of the destinations that leads in air bookings to Europe. In the study, which provides a comprehensive overview of...
"Come to my house" - Albanian woman with 3.5 million followers reveals messages from Real Madrid star Vinicius, Benzema and Rafael Leao
Sportskeeda
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June 24, 2025
Albanian model Melissa M has reportedly revealed that Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior invited her to his house. The social media star also disclosed that she received direct messages from Karim Benzema and Rafael Leao too. In a live session, the...
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Travel advisories, evacuation: What countries are doing to shield their citizens from Israel-Iran conflict
Firstpost
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June 18, 2025
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, nations are scrambling to evacuate their citizens from the two warring nations. Israel and Iran have been trading drones and strikes for six days, plunging West Asia into uncertainty. Amid...
Tourism in Albania sees longer stays and rising arrivals
Gazeta Tema
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June 17, 2025
In April 2025, Albania experienced a surge in tourism, with overnight stays by foreign guests rising 23% compared to the same month last year and total border entries increasing by 6%. TIRANA, June 18 – Albania’s tourism sector continues to grow,...
Albania steps up policing for summer tourism
Gazeta Tema
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June 17, 2025
Albania has launched a national police operation to manage tourist inflows, enforce public order, and ensure safety across key travel corridors and coastal areas during the 2025 summer season. TIRANA, June 17 (TemA) – The operation runs through...
Australia news LIVE: Heartbroken family of an Australian hiker who mysteriously vanished in the Albanian Alps launch desperate move in quest for answers
Daily Mail
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June 23, 2025
By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:41 EDT, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 01:27 EDT, 24 June 2025 Welcome to Daily Mail Australia's live news blog. Heartbroken family of Australian hiker who mysteriously vanished overseas launch...
Albanian national was 'in UK illegally when he killed two Coventry men in Mercedes rampage'
Coventry Live
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June 16, 2025
An Albanian national was believed to be in the UK illegally when he killed two people during a rampage in Coventry, a court has heard. Emiljano Kasaj, who was mentally ill, used his Mercedes to deliberately kill pedestrian Leo Moran and cyclist...
Athens shines as Europe’s Youth Entrepreneurship capital at Gen-E 2025 Festival
Great Reporter
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July 8, 2025
The heart of European youth entrepreneurship beat in Athens this July as Junior Achievement Greece successfully hosted the Gen-E 2025 Festival, Europe’s largest celebration and competition for young entrepreneurs. From July 1 to 3, more than 1,000...
Israel-Iran Conflict: U.S. Embassy in Tirana Issues Warning for American Citizens
Euronews Albania
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June 23, 2025
The United States Embassy in Albania has issued a major global alert for all American citizens in response to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to the announcement, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has led to travel...
Australia news LIVE: Heartbroken family of an Australian hiker who mysteriously vanished in the Albanian Alps launch desperate move in quest for answers
Daily Mail
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June 23, 2025
By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:41 EDT, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 01:39 EDT, 24 June 2025 Welcome to Daily Mail Australia's live news blog. The family of Australian hiker Cameron Twiss is still searching for answers eight...
Albanian migrant 'who was in UK illegally' killed 2 while on bail from detention centre
Daily Express
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June 16, 2025
A mentally ill driver who deliberately crashed into a cyclist and two pedestrians during a "killing spree" has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside a Mental Health Act order, meaning he will initially be detained in hospital. Warwick...
10 of the best beaches in Greece – and where to stay
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Australia news LIVE: Heartbroken family of an Australian hiker who mysteriously vanished in the Albanian Alps launch desperate move in quest for answers
Daily Mail
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June 23, 2025
By KYLIE STEVENS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:41 EDT, 23 June 2025 | Updated: 01:39 EDT, 24 June 2025 Welcome to Daily Mail Australia's live news blog. The family of Australian hiker Cameron Twiss is still searching for answers eight...
Is it worth staying in Spain for a summer holiday or going abroad instead?
The Local - Spain
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June 23, 2025
Many Spaniards are ditching their traditional summer holidays at the beach for destinations abroad instead, and it largely boils down to cost. Traditionally, many Spaniards choose to stay in Spain for the summer holidays, heading on vacations with...
Foreign capital finds new ground in Albania
Gazeta Tema
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June 22, 2025
About 5.3% of active companies in Albania now operate with foreign or joint capital, reflecting a growing international footprint in the country’s economy. Italian investors remain the largest group, accounting for 41.8% of all foreign...
Built in 1600, the Kamara Bridge in Elbasan is a tourist attraction for foreigners
Euronews Albania
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June 22, 2025
If you’re traveling along the Elbasan-Librazhd national road, one of the most interesting landmarks you might come across is the Kamara Bridge in Mirakë. Built around the 1600s, the Kamara Bridge is an important branch of the ancient Via Egnatia....
Forget Edinburgh and the North Coast 500 - here are Scotland's top 12 travel 'dupes'
The Herald (Scotland)
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June 22, 2025
Step forward the concept of “destination dupes”. The term was first coined by travel firm Expedia in 2023. It gained traction as social media influencers and bloggers sought out quieter and less expensive locations with wow-inducing scenery. This...
Britain’s high streets are plagued by foreign gangs selling fake cigarettes and drugs
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
Britain’s high streets are in the grip of foreign gangs who are selling fake cigarettes and drugs, and employing illegal migrants, according to a new report. Worse, the Government is failing to stop the imported crime wave from blighting our...
The 'unexpected' beach holiday destination with £2 pints and £40 Manchester Airport flights
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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June 22, 2025
The likes of Spain and Greece have been holiday staples for Brits for generations, but recently there's been a rise in anti-tourism sentiment with locals taking to the streets in protest against mass-tourism. Rising prices also mean these places...
Albanian citizens in Israel unharmed amid missile strikes
Gazeta Tema
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June 14, 2025
Amid escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran, Albania’s Foreign Ministry confirms that five citizens in Israel—three tourists and two residents—are safe, with no reported injuries. Albanian officials said today that despite the dramatic surge...