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Road tourism without a traffic light - Why the recording of arrivals stopped
Tornos News
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June 28, 2025
A significant gap is being created this year in the recording of road tourism in Greece, as there are no longer any official statistics on road arrivals in the country. The reason is the full integration of Bulgaria into the Schengen Zone as of...
Supercharge your summer holiday with these 15 adventurous breaks
The Times
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I don’t get it. What’s the appeal of a fly-and-flop holiday? You spend your whole life glued to seats: at home, at work, in restaurants, on a train. Then, when you finally get some time off, you find the nearest sunlounger and sit down. What’s so...
Nigel Farage Slammed By Albanian Prime Minister Over 'Bonkers' Prisoner Numbers Claim
HuffPost UK
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June 28, 2025
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama awaits the first arrivals at the beginning of the 6th European Political Community summit Friday, May 16, 2025 in Tirana, Albania. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP) Nigel Farage has been slammed by the prime minister of...
Rentout: The best Car Rental App in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
We have unprecedented news for you, Rentout launched a supercar rental application in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia. Practically, this app will simplify your life, offering such a high level of convenience that you will thank us...
Japanese Wife Loses Husband to Drowning on Phuket Holiday
Khaosod English
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June 28, 2025
PHUKET — A 34-year-old Japanese man died after drowning at Karon Beach in Phuket on Saturday morning, marking another tragic incident involving foreign tourists in the popular resort destination. The victim, identified as Hikaru, was vacationing...
Coastal Albania offers high seasonal wages to attract service staff
Gazeta Tema
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June 28, 2025
Coastal resorts in Albania are offering wages of up to €1,600 a month for seasonal service jobs as they scramble to fill key hospitality roles ahead of peak summer tourism. From Dhërmi to Vlorë, Ksamil, Sarandë, and Qeparo, employers are competing...
Trump Island, Albania; DB Cooper revisited; and Alanis oughta know
The Guardian
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June 28, 2025
1. The 50 hottest books to read now A Guardian illustration of a flower made of books. Illustration: Nathalie Lees/The GuardianOur books team packed for the beach to compile their essential list of summer reading: from novels by Chimamanda Ngozi...
Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 10 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
The Guardian
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June 28, 2025
Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing silhouetted surfers chasing the ocean-plunging carmine sun, I don’t need to squint to imagine I’m in the Golden State. But my sandy toes and salty hair are...
Albania emerges as Europe’s low-cost medical tourism magnet
Gazeta Tema
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June 22, 2025
Albania is drawing a new kind of visitor. Beyond beaches and bunkers, its clinics are filling with foreign patients seeking dental and cosmetic procedures at half the cost of Western Europe. Maurizio, 50, flew in from Italy after seeing his...
Albanian tourists head abroad as foreign visits rise
Gazeta Tema
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June 22, 2025
Albanian tourists are flocking abroad this summer despite rising package prices, while the country itself experiences a 30% surge in foreign arrivals, travel agencies report. Turkey and Greece remain top picks for Albanian holidaymakers, but...
Tourism events app rolls out for Albania’s summer season
Gazeta Tema
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June 22, 2025
Albania’s Culture and Tourism Ministry has promoted the TEA app, which now features a harmonized calendar of summer events across the country. TEA, or Tourism Events of Albania, is a digital guide used by tourists in 126 countries. The app offers...
European country with 'golden sandy beaches' soars in popularity as Britons swap classic holidays for cheap alternatives
GB News
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June 27, 2025
Spending a week or two at the beach is a great way to relax and recharge, and there is plenty of choice when looking for where to book in the UK and beyond. How Britons decide where to go on holiday is changing, however, as new trends show that...
Middle East tensions impact Albania’s tourism season
Gazeta Tema
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June 26, 2025
Ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran is affecting tourism in the Western Balkans, with Albania reporting a sharp drop in bookings from Israeli travelers. Albania’s coastal tourism sector has seen cancellations from Middle Eastern tourists as...
Brit who's travelled to over 50 European cities reveals the most underrated
Daily Mail
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June 27, 2025
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 05:54 EDT, 27 June 2025 | Updated: 06:32 EDT, 27 June 2025 A British man who has visited more than 50 cities in Europe has revealed where he thinks is the most underrated. Scott, who shares his travel views on his...
Review: Albania’s 2025 Bread & Heart Festival
The Architects’ Journal
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June 26, 2025
There’s a transformation under way in Albania. With confidence and a clear political will, the country is building a new future. This incredible shift was presented at the inaugural Bread & Heart Festival over four days in June in a sweltering...
People left shocked after travel expert reveals the 'friendliest' European destination
Daily Mail
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June 26, 2025
By JO TWEEDY Published: 10:40 EDT, 26 June 2025 | Updated: 10:46 EDT, 26 June 2025 A travel expert who's been to more than 50 cities in Europe has revealed where he thinks the friendliest people are to be found. Instagrammer @Scottvisits spends...
Albania ranked among top solo travel destinations for 2025
Gazeta Tema
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June 20, 2025
Albania has been named one of the world’s top destinations for solo adventure travel in 2025, driven by rising popularity on TikTok and strong marks for affordability, nature, and safety. Ranked fifth on a list by UK-based travel platform Much...
Seaside vacation, more expensive in 2025. What destinations do Moldovans choose and how much does a stay cost
IPN
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June 26, 2025
0 Seaside vacations have become more expensive this year. The prices for stays have increased, on average, by 10% to 30% compared to last year. Travel agencies explain the price hikes with inflation, rising fuel costs, increased wages in tourism,...
U.S. Embassy in Tirana Trains Albanian Prosecutors on Digital Security
Euronews Albania
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June 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana hosted Albanian prosecutors for a two-day training on the investigation and prosecution of digital evidence, organized under the Diplomatic Security Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. On this occasion, the U.S. Embassy...
Albanian companies face “staffing crisis,” turn to foreign workers
Euronews Albania
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June 18, 2025
A shortage of workers has pushed Albanian companies to turn to foreign labor—led primarily by women from the Philippines. Whether in hotels, seaside restaurants, beauty centers, or private homes, their presence is becoming increasingly widespread....