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U.S. warns Albanians: Tourist visas not for birthright citizenship
Gazeta Tema
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July 2, 2025
TIRANA, July 2 – The U.S. Embassy in Albania issued a warning Wednesday that using a tourist visa to travel to the United States with the primary intent of giving birth and securing citizenship for a child is prohibited. “Using a tourist visa to...
Albanian PM mocks Reform leader Farage in row over prisoner numbers
BNE Intellinews
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Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has pledged to take back all Albanian prisoners from the United Kingdom if claims by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage about the number of Albanians in British jails prove accurate — but insists it’s an exaggeration....
Nudity at the Beach Still a Taboo in Albania, Citizens Call for Designated Areas
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
At a time when many foreign tourists choose Albania for their vacations and often have no issue going topless on the beach, for the majority of Albanians, this remains a line that should not be crossed. In Durrës, beachgoers express surprise — and...
Two Men Arrested for Drug Distribution Following Tirana Prosecutor’s Investigation; Drugs Seized
Albanian Daily News
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Tirana Prosecution arrested two 27-year-old youngsters after several months of investigation for distributing narcotics in doses in several areas of the capital, namely Tiranë e Re, Kombinat, and Selita. Through proactive investigative methods and...
U.S. Embassy Urges Citizens: Do Not Use Tourist Visas to Give Birth in the U.S.
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has issued a warning to citizens regarding the use of tourist visas. In a social media post, the embassy emphasized that using a tourist visa to travel to the United States primarily to give birth and obtain U.S....
Discover 4 outstanding holiday deals designed for over-50s - save up £800 per person
GB News
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July 2, 2025
Saga Holidays has unveiled a limited-time sale offering substantial savings of up to £800 per person on escorted touring holidays for mature travellers. The promotion covers departures before January 31, 2026 across European and worldwide...
Act fast to secure Ryanair discounts for holidays between August and September
Cornwall Live
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July 2, 2025
If you're looking for an affordable last-minute getaway this summer, Ryanair could be the ideal choice. The budget airline has just reduced flight prices to two European destinations as part of a quick flash sale. This limited 48-hour deal offers...
Albanian PM challenges Nigel Farage to share proof of his ‘bonkers’ migrant claims
The London Economic
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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...
Albania expands free public beach access nationwide
Gazeta Tema
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June 29, 2025
For the first time, Albania has guaranteed free public access to all of its beaches during the 2025 summer season, under a national regulation mandating that 30% of every stretch of coastline remain open and free of charge. The policy, passed by...
My must-visit destinations in Eastern Europe with cheap spas and white sand beaches – flights are less than £20
The Scottish Sun
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July 2, 2025
DITCH the classic European escapes for these lesser-known gems - that's the advice from experienced Wizz Air flight attendant, Niko. She's not a regular cabin crew, though as Niko has been with the airline since the very first flight in 2004. 8...
Ryanair slashes £20 off flights to two holiday destinations - but you need to be quick
Daily Express
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July 2, 2025
If you're hunting for a bargain last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair may have just the ticket with their latest slash in fares. The low-cost carrier has unveiled a new flash sale offering discounted fares to two European hotspots. In a time-limited...
Ryanair 48-hour deal for travel to 2 European hotspots - including Spanish beach city
Bristol Post
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July 2, 2025
If you're seeking an affordable last-minute escape this summer, Ryanair might just have the perfect option. The budget airline has now slashed ticket prices to two European destinations in a new flash sale. This deal, available for just 48 hours,...
Albania’s tourism boom and the industry of naysayers
Gazeta Tema
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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...
Jared and Ivanka's Albanian island
The Week Magazine
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July 2, 2025
The Albanian government has approved a controversial $1.4 billion deal with Donald Trump's son-in-law to develop the island of Sazan into a "luxury resort", said Balkan Insight. Sazan, an uninhabited island off the southern city of Vlorë, was an...
Cyprus Leads EU in Beach Water Quality With 99.2% Rated ‘Excellent’
Famagusta Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Home Cyprus Cyprus Leads EU in Beach Water Quality With 99.2% Rated ‘Excellent’ Cyprus led the European Union in bathing water quality this year, with 99.2% of its swimming sites rated “excellent,” according to a new report from the European...
1 Green Coast Hotel - MGallery Collection: A New Chapter for Elite Tourism in Albania
Albanian Daily News
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One of the most ambitious projects in Albanian elite tourism comes to life this summer with the official opening of Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection, located on the Green Coast beach, one of the pearls of the Albanian Riviera. This hotel is...
Where To Travel This July For Less Than $650 Round-Trip
Travel Noire
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July 1, 2025
Cheap flights are possible, even with demand up and no indicators of slowing down. Americans break their previous travel record nearly every summer. According to AAA, 72 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July alone — an...
The Travel Corporation brands to offer 16 new itineraries in 2026
Travel Daily Media
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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...
Rama Forces UK’s Farage Onto Backfoot Over Albanian Criminals
Balkan Insight
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July 1, 2025
AI-generated illustration published on Edi Rama’s X account depicting the Albanian PM with Nigel Farage. Photo: X/@ediramaal Britain’s famously loquacious far-right leader, Nigel Farage, may be regretting starting an X spat this week with...
Eureporter: Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana, held without charge for past five months
Gazeta Tema
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July 1, 2025
Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana (pictured), has been held without charge for the past 5 months, while he is investigated by SPAK. He was arrested by Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (“SPAK”) in February following accusations...