“Dreamscape”: Seven Artists Travel Between the Real and the Subconscious

The exhibition “Dreamscape” offers art lovers a journey between reality and the subconscious, through the works of seven Albanian artists. Each artwork carries its own emotion, inviting the audience to become part of the dream. A journey between...

United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities

United Airlines continues to expand its international network with new flights to four European destinations that will start service in summer 2026 from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). On an October 8 call with the media, the...

How Albanian gangsters are being ‘schooled in torture’ by Mexican assassins – as bloody trail of death scars UK streets

IT was a sight so grisly that onlookers initially thought the bloodied body hanging from a sign at the side of the road was a Halloween decoration. They were gripped with terror when they realised the figure hanging from a billboard was a real...

Stories and drinks all the way from Albania

QUICK — how many Albanians do you know? Thanks to its unstable politics and its history of isolation, probably not many. During a bar takeover at The Peninsula Manila’s The Bar on Oct. 3, we met an Albanian bartender who taught us not only the...

Slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals in Spain

According to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), Spain is recording signs of a slowdown in the growth of tourist arrivals. In July 2025, the peak month of the summer season, arrivals increased by just 1.6% compared to...

Why on Earth Is Eric Adams in Albania?

Eric Adams and the Albanian Minister of Defense. Name a more iconic duo. Photo: X/@NYCMayor Last month, Eric Adams confirmed months of swirling rumors and dropped his beleaguered reelection campaign. Just days after he made his exit official, City...

7 Places Where You Can Live Well On Less Than $800 A Month

The global cost of living crisis has left many people searching for affordable destinations where their money can go further. Whether you’re a remote worker, retiree, or simply someone looking to escape high living costs, there are still places on...

As Albania's economy grows, so do its struggles with waste

Every morning, garbage trucks crisscross the Albanian capital, Tirana, before heading out to the Sharra landfill site, a growing mountain of waste on the outskirts of the city. Seven years after the government promised to construct a modern...

NYC Mayor Skips FDNY Memorial Ceremony for First Time Due to Albania Trip

Chris Sommerfeldt – New York Daily News NEW YORK — In the midst of an overseas trip to Albania, Mayor Eric Adams is skipping this year’s FDNY memorial day ceremony honoring fallen members of the department — marking the first time he has missed...

In Albania's new UNESCO site, environmental worries abound

By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga TEPELENE, Albania (Reuters) -A strong wind blows scraps of plastic from an open landfill into the Vjosa River in Albania. A few hundred metres upstream, a large pipe discharges sewage into the fast-flowing water....

Mayor Adams missing FDNY memorial ceremony for first time due to Albania trip, sparking criticism

In the midst of an overseas trip to Albania, Mayor Adams is skipping this year’s FDNY memorial day ceremony honoring fallen members of the department — marking the first time he has missed the solemn event since he took over the reins at City Hall...

The Albanian fugitives roaming Britain's streets: 'Gun trafficker' tried to smuggle arms into UK is granted bail - and a killer who walked free for FIVE YEARS as he tried to claim asylum

An Albanian 'gun trafficker' is walking the streets after being let out on bail as he fights extradition - while a fugitive killer was able to roam free for five years posing as a refugee. Alban Gjidiaj, 28, is wanted by prosecutors in his home...

Valbona Mezini — The Designer from Gjirokastër Who Creates Clothing for...

For 33 years, fashion designer Valbona Mezini has been running an atelier dedicated to designing and tailoring various types of clothing. Recently, she moved from Tirana back to her hometown, opening her business in the characteristic Bazaar of...

New York mayor in Albania for economic, tech talks

TIRANA, Oct. 7 (TemA) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in Albania on a four-day visit aimed at strengthening economic, technology and tourism links. Adams arrived Sunday and is expected to meet Prime Minister Edi Rama, along with government,...

What’s driving investor interest in Albania’s tourism industry?

Albania’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant transformation, attracting increasing attention from private investors globally. This surge in interest is driven by a combination of strategic government initiatives, favourable economic...

Mayor Adams heads to Albania on first overseas trip since ending mayoral reelection bid

Mayor Adams is meeting with Albania’s prime minister during a trip to the Balkan country this week, marking his first overseas jaunt since he abandoned his bid for a second term in City Hall. Adams left for Albania on Monday and will stay through...

New Report Reveals How The Ultra-Wealthy Will Travel In 2026

Luxury travelers prioritize exclusivity and avoiding crowds. getty The ultra-wealthy can splurge on travel experiences most others only dream of, and there are often common factors that characterize their choices. Luxury travelers prioritize...

Full Episode: Mayor Adams travels to Albania one week after ending reelection campaign

On Monday, the mayor took off for a four-day visit to Albania at the invitation of the country’s prime minister, according to City Hall. Plus, Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on...

Eric Adams jets off to Albania after dropping out of NYC mayor’s race — and he’s not flying Turkish Airlines

This lame duck still flies, but not with Turkey’s help. Mayor Eric Adams jetted off to Albania for a four-day trip on Big Apple taxpayers’ dime, shortly after he dropped his re-election bid, officials said Monday. The Albania excursion — first...

Home Office blunder risks extradition of three British 'hitmen' who are wanted in Albania for gunning down man, 51, in feud over £80,000

An administrative error by the Home Office risks the extradition of a British 'hit squad' accused of murdering a businessman in Albania in a feud over £80,000. The gang - including a young mother - allegedly flew to the seaside resort of Shengjin,...