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Vllaznia Shkoder vs Daugavpils Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th July 2025
Vllaznia Shkoder host Daugavpils at the Elbasan Arena on Thursday for the first leg of their clash in the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round. For the fifth year in a row, the Albania side have managed to reach the qualifiers for...
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Rescued bear cub settles into new life in Pristina sanctuary
A young male brown bear cub rescued from Albania has been settling into its new life at a wildlife sanctuary in Kosovo. A worker at the Four Paws Bear Sanctuary in Pristina said the cub, named Dori, was rescued after being illegally put up for...

Why Rusmali’s resignation 18 years ago still haunts Berisha
Albanian Democrats seem baffled by Sali Berisha’s relentless attacks on Ilir Rusmali, even when Rusmali is not part of current political debates. During Thursday’s parliamentary session, Berisha once again accused him of reducing the Democratic...
Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and...

Govt shifts 2025 budget toward cyber, farming
TIRANA, July 3 — The government has revised its 2025 state budget, reallocating 11.8 billion leks (€110 million) to strengthen cybersecurity, infrastructure, and investments in sports, justice, and healthcare, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj told...

H1 tax revenues exceed 2025 targets
TIRANA, July 3 — Albania collected 224.1 billion leks ($2.3 billion) in tax revenue during the first half of 2025, exceeding its target by 2.7 billion leks, according to data from the Directorate General of Taxation. Revenue rose by 23.1 billion...

City analyst who used WFH during the Covid lockdown to make £1million through insider trading is jailed for six years
A high-flying City analyst who made £1 million through insider trading while working from home during the Coronavirus lockdown has been jailed for six years. Albanian Redinel 'Red' Korfuzi, 38, ran the scheme and fed information to his sister...

The cosmetics of a jailed "party leader” and the lynching of others
Ervin Salianji and Ilir Meta were both arrested around the same time. But ten months later, Salianji seems to have undergone quite the transformation. He’s had a hair transplant and a nose job. To be fair, the results look great on him—he wears...

Andrew Roper: The Original Gangster of Wine
Andrew Roper is the founder and chief executive officer of the Australian-based Wines To The Stars and Rock Star Wine Group, two businesses that specialize in sourcing and providing the finest beverage products and services to the entertainment...

Hemofarm Acquires Fortacell: A Strategic Move to Strengthen Market Position
Hemofarm has announced the acquisition of the Fortacell brand, renowned for its supplements that support immunity, health, and vitality. This strategic move underscores Hemofarm’s commitment to developing innovative products tailored to the needs...

Frontex accused of failing to prevent pushbacks and child rights violations in the Balkans
Home / News / 2025 / July / Frontex accused of failing to prevent pushbacks and child rights violations in the Balkans Topic Country/Region 09 July 2025 Frontex’s own fundamental rights watchdog has raised the alarm over pushbacks and serious...

Defence Minister Pfister stresses importance of Swiss mission in Balkans
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister takes part in a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on July 8, 2025. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...

The excuse SPAK’s critics use to justify SPAK’s own failures
There’s a persistent effort by Sali Berisha’s opposition faction and their affiliated media to interpret every action of SPAK (Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime) through the lens of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s...

Meet Canada’s next generation of researchers
In every corner of the country, in labs, hospitals and universities, a new generation of Canadians is making small but mighty advances in health, science and medicine. They are in the early stages of their promising careers. And yet, they are...

Backpacking the Balkans, Part II
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the first installment of this travelogue, my partner Cadie and I had just completed the arduous hike through the Accursed Mountains in northern Albania, arriving in the beautiful village of Theth. The day after our...

Euro 2025 Daily: Finland's hearts broken amid Swiss elation
The 2025 Women's European Championship is into the final group games. Let's catch you up on what's happening, what you've missed and what's still to come. We will update this file throughout each matchday with the latest reporting, analysis and...

Killer virus spreading across Europe 'highly likely' to reach UK
New instances of a lethal virus have been identified in holiday destinations popular with British tourists, and experts have warned it could reach the UK. The virus has been labelled as the current most significant threat to public health,...

Symptoms of killer virus spreading across Europe - 'highly likely' to reach UK
New cases of a killer virus have been detected in holiday hotspots loved by British tourists - and experts have warned it could reach the UK. It’s been described as the current biggest threat to public health, after breaking out in Iraq and...

The extreme violence behind the international trade in drugs
Whoever argues that drug use is essentially a victimless crime, or simply the right of the autonomous individual to please him or herself, may be ignorant of the violence that underpins the trade. Drugs cartels have, for instance, pushed Mexico...