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DISASTERBREAKINGOct 8Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banksAfricanews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 8Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banksEuroNews [en]
DISASTEROct 8‘Even The Sun Is Black’: Albania’s Toxic Pollution CrisisIt is the latest in a litany of disasters to befall one of the most industrial cities in Europe, repeatedly blanketed in lethal smoke from similar blazes. The post ‘Even The Sun Is Black’: Albania’s Toxic Pollution Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 8Albanian Criminal Procedure Bill Slammed as Bid to ‘Neuter’ Anti-Graft BodyWhile addressing widely-held concerns about pretrial detention measures, a bill to rewrite a big chunk of Albania’s Code of Criminal Procedure has been met with consternation among judges, prosecutors and civil society groups worried it will ‘neuter’ a key anti-corruption body none too popular with PM Edi Rama.Balkan Insight
POLITICSOct 6Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Montenegro: the political challenge of European Union enlargementANALYSE - Bruxelles propose des garde-fous pour essayer de vaincre les réticences de certains États, dont la France, à l’entrée de nouveaux pays au sein de l’UE.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 6Jailed Albanian mayor uses AI avatar to make deepfake speechThe mayor of Tirana is behind bars but still running the city — with a bit of help from technology.Politico Europe
CYBEROct 6One Click, Money Gone: Albania Battles Spike in Cyber FraudPhishing and text message scams have risen significantly in Albania, with scammers using trusted names like Albania Post - prompting calls for more institutional expertise and better awareness campaigns.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30Will Albania’s Handling of ‘Flamingo’ Protests Affect its Accession Progress?The anti-government protests that rocked Albania this summer will not jeopardise its EU membership prospects – but will feed into a broader assessment of Tirana’s respect for democracy and that rule of law.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30Will Albania’s Handling of ‘Flamingo’ Protests Affect its EU Accession Progress?The anti-government protests that rocked Albania this summer will not jeopardise its EU membership prospects – but will feed into a broader assessment of Tirana’s respect for democracy and that rule of law.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 30Albanian PM says fate of Kushner-linked luxury project will be decided by 'science', not 'ideology'Albania has previously promised that the €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29More Resorts Planned in Protected Area at Heart of Albanian ProtestsAuthorities have approved three new permits for tourist complexes in a protected area in Zvernec – where a project backed by Jared Kushner triggered the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ protests.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 29Albania: As corruption cases multiply, experts question whether the anti-corruption drive is addressing the causes or just the symptomsFrom a former president to the ex-intelligence chief, Albania is prosecuting senior officials at a rate once thought impossible. But do more prosecutions mean less corruption or simply better enforcement?DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 24Albanian Spy Chief’s Arrest a Major Blow to NATO Member’s ReputationVlora Hyseni’s arrest has renewed scrutiny of her 2023 appointment to lead Albania’s State Intelligence Service and dealt a major blow to the NATO member’s reputation.Balkan Insight
CYBERSep 23Albania ‘Not Ready for the Risks’ as AI Enters the Electoral ArenaLack of up-to-date legislation and weak monitoring mechanisms mean AI-generated fakes and manipulated content are finding their way into Albanian political campaigning – and need to be tackled before 2027’s local elections.Balkan Insight
BUSINESSSep 22Hidden gem to holiday hotspot: How Albania became one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinationsThe number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Albania’s Intelligence Chief Suspended for Allegedly Aiding Crime GroupBalkan Insight
POLITICSSep 22Albania to Adopt EU Disability Access Standards – But Will They Be Enforced?Albania is moving to bring its disabled access standards into line with the EU’s own, but activists warn that without funding and effective enforcement, the new law could once again fail to deliver meaningful change.Balkan Insight
CONFLICTSep 18Alban-Udi community defends Caucasian Albanian heritage amid Armenian claimsThe Alban-Udi Christian religious community of Azerbaijan, describing itself as the successor to the Albanian (Caucasian) Apostolic Autocephalous Church, has strongly condemned revanchist reactions in Armenian society and political circles to the recent visit of representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan to Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur, particularly to the Gandzasar and Khudavang religious sites associated with Albanian historical and cultural heritage.azernews · azerbaijan
CYBERSep 18Instagram Takedowns and AI Deepfakes Target Albania’s ‘Flamingo’ ProtestersFar from isolated incidents, experts say the targeting of social media accounts linked to anti-government protesters in Albania is part of a ‘coordinated pattern’ of censorship.Balkan Insight
POLITICSSep 16Anger among Kosovo Albanians over prison sentence for former president ThaciKosovo-Albanezen reageren met teleurstelling, ongeloof en ook woede op de celstraf van 25 jaar voor oud-president Hashim Thaci. Het Kosovotribunaal in Den Haag veroordeelde hem en nog drie andere voormalige leiders van het Kosovo Bevrijdingsleger (UCK) vanochtend vanwege oorlogsmisdaden, waaronder vrijheidsberoving, mishandeling en marteling van honderden mensen, en de dood van 96 van hen. Het ging daarbij om Serviërs en andere tegenstanders van de Kosovaarse onafhankelijkheidstrijd eind jaren negentig. Het UCK nam het daarbij op tegen de Servische strijdmacht, die hardhandig probeerde de overNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 15Albania’s High Court Rules Against Tirana Mayor’s ReleaseErion Veliaj suffers major legal setback as High Court rules that he should stay in pre-trial detention on corruption and money-laundering charges – even though he is still Tirana's acting mayor.Balkan Insight
WORLDSep 12Albanian Daily NewsThe article refers to a publication titled 'Albanian Daily News.' No specific news content is provided for classification.albaniandailynews.com
BUSINESSSep 10TOM KELLY : How many of the new luxury hotels in Albania buzzing with British tourists were built with money made from drugs sold in ... BritainTom Kelly questions whether new luxury hotels in Albania, popular with British tourists, were built with money from drugs sold in Britain. This raises concerns about illicit finance and its impact on tourism development.dailymail.com · United States
WORLDSep 9Albanian Daily NewsThis entry refers to "Albanian Daily News." It indicates a news source providing daily information from Albania.albaniandailynews.com