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Three Views of Albania and the World Order
Albanian Daily News
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Les Nemethy, the founder and CEO of Euro-Phoenix, a financial advisory firm focused on emerging markets, a former World Banker, gives his impressions on the changes that have happened in Albania since his first stay in Albania as an expert of the...
How the threat of extreme heat is starting to change our holiday plans
BBC
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June 18, 2025
ShareSave Listen to this article on BBC Sounds It was the summer of 2023, and Katie Piercefield-Holmes from Suffolk travelled to the Greek island of Rhodes with her husband and two children for a 10-day holiday. They'd booked a room with air...
Frédéric Chevalier appointed Lagardère Travel Retail CEO
The Moodie Davitt Report
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June 18, 2025
FRANCE. In major industry appointment news, Frédéric Chevalier has been appointed Lagardère Travel Retail CEO, effective 1 July. He will work alongside current Chairman & CEO Dag Rasmussen, who has recommended Chevalier’s promotion. {A major...
Emergency Flight Evacuates Israeli Tourists from Bulgaria Amid Travel Disruptions
Novinite
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A group of Israeli tourists staying in resort areas near Varna, Bulgaria, were flown back to their home country on a special Israir flight, Honorary Consul of Israel to Bulgaria Orlin Mandov confirmed to BTA. According to Varna Airport, the flight...
The underrated artsy capital named Europe’s best budget city break
Time Out
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Often overshadowed by the popularity of Albania’s Mediterranean coastline, Tirana, the country’s capital city, is well worthy of a place on your city break radar, particularly if you’re travelling on a budget. When branding destinations as...
Foreign Minister Hasani Announces Safe Evacuation of 5 Albanians from Israel
Euronews Albania
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June 17, 2025
“Five Albanian citizens, who were in Israel for tourism and professional reasons, were safely evacuated today through Egypt. They are now in Egypt in good health and are expected to return to Albania soon,” Hasani wrote. The evacuation and return...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Fushë-Studën Attracts 140,000 Domestic and Foreign Tourists
Euronews Albania
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June 17, 2025
Once a little-known destination even among locals, the village of Fushë-Studën has now become one of the most visited locations in Albania for 2024. Situated in the heart of the Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park, the area welcomed 140,000 visitors...
Europe’s air connectivity still lags behind 2019 despite passenger growth and shifting travel demand
International Airport Review
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June 18, 2025
ACI EUROPE’s 2025 report reveals connectivity remains -9% below 2019, highlighting policy, market and geopolitical challenges impacting recovery. ACI EUROPE’s 2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report, released ahead of the organisation’s 35th...
Five alternative holiday venues for those looking to pass on Spain this summer
Olive Press
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June 17, 2025
WHERE is the best holiday destination other than Spain? Huffpost spoke with several travel experts to find out: Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast “The southeastern European nation has a long coastline that has everything from large cities (like Varna and...
Greece Sees Early 2025 Tourism Growth, Eyes Balkan Partnership
Greek Travel Pages
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June 16, 2025
Greece’s tourism sector is off to a robust start in 2025, with significant increases in arrivals and revenues highlighting a promising outlook for the year, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Anna Karamanli. Speaking at the recent Balkan...
Israeli ambassador warns Iran could target Albania
Gazeta Tema
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June 17, 2025
Iran’s growing missile capabilities and history of cyberattacks suggest Albania could be in Tehran’s crosshairs, Israel’s ambassador warned, calling attention to broader regional threats posed by the Islamic Republic. Israel’s ambassador to...
Why Albania’s Beaches Are Disappearing and Who Is Paying The Price
TRT World
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Albania's coastline is rapidly changing due to erosion, rising sea levels and growing infrastructure. From the sunken island of France Joseph to Durrës' crumbling shores, Omer Seraci explores how natural and human forces are reshaping the coast,...
Illegal Albanian migrant killed two people in car rampage including dad-of-two NHS worker while on bail from immigration detention centre
Daily Mail
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June 16, 2025
An Albanian national who drove at and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist in a 'killing spree' was in the country illegally, a court heard. Emiljano Kasaj, 34, ploughed into Leo Moran as he crossed the road before hitting Joel Carriedo as he rode...
Bulgaria Will Continue to Support Albania's European Integration, President Radev Says in Tirana
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria will continue to support the European integration of Albania, which proves that it can successfully implement reforms for the sake of the European future of the region, President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with his Albanian...
Psychotic Albanian killer who went on Coventry rampage believed he was 'king'
Coventry Live
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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 pictured. Albanian Emiljano Kasaj killed innocent victims Leo Moran and Joel Carriedo in Coventry in September 2023. Kasaj was in...
SEECP summit in Tirana focuses on EU path
Gazeta Tema
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June 16, 2025
Leaders of Southeast European countries met Monday in Tirana for the SEECP summit, with a focus on EU integration and regional stability. TIRANA, June 16 (TemA) – Albania hosted the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, concluding...
Summer's most talked-about alternative travel destinations
The National News
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This summer, rethink your travel plans with our edit of under-the-radar destinations that all offer beauty, culture and luxury, but without the massive crowds. Here’s our guide to swapping the obvious choices for unexpected spots. Kotor Bay,...
The beautiful European city named second best budget holiday where beer is £1.75
MyLondon
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June 15, 2025
If you're scouring the globe for a cost-effective escape this summer, tap into the insight of a new study that highlights Sarajevo, Bosnia, as the second best "budget" holiday hotspot. Tucked into the serene Sarajevo valley and cradled by the...
The holiday swaps that look just like your bucket list destinations but at a fraction of the price - 'it's a no-brainer'
GB News
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June 14, 2025
Everyone has one - or many - holiday destinations on their bucket list, but booking a dream holiday is not always accessible. However, a travel expert has rounded up 10 alternatives that should not be missed if you want a similar experience...