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Cosmos Health Announces Launch Of Food Supplement Brand In Albania: Retail Sentiment Improves
The company said that the launch is in partnership with Tirana-based pharmaceutical company Pharma Cell, which will serve as the distributor in the country. Shares of healthcare group Cosmos Health Inc (COSM) were in the spotlight on Tuesday...

PharmaResearch Advances European Expansion with Rejuran's Direct Sales
PharmaResearch, a South Korean company renowned for its contributions to the aesthetic medicine sector, is poised to expand its global presence by directly selling its flagship skin regeneration injection, Rejuran, in select European countries....
New Mediterranean market ALBmini opens in Astoria with Albanian specialty items
ALBmini storefront in Astoria. Photo courtesy of Ketlin Aliaj. April 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien There’s a new flavor in town — and it’s Albanian. Astoria is now home to ALBmini, a new Mediterranean market offering a wide selection of imported goods...

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania undergoing health checks at Evangelismos hospital
The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Albania Anastasios, who was rushed to Athens from Tirana, is being treated at “Evangelismos” Hospital. He is undergoing health checks so that doctors can decide whether he will be treated in an intensive care unit...

Albania Violated Roma Children’s Rights By Denying Birth Registration, UN Human Rights Committee Finds
GENEVA (20 February 2025) – Albania violated the rights of three Roma children by failing to register their births, leaving them without legal recognition, and at risk of statelessness, the UN Human Rights Committee has found. The Committee today...

In the Most Enchanting Bay of the Albanian Riviera
For about half a century, Albania remained unknown—not only to foreigners, but even to Albanians themselves, who had yet to discover its most beautiful corners. One of the clearest examples of this reality was the southern Riviera, the crystalline...

Beyond the Beaten Path: Discovering Ancient Shepherd Routes in the Albanian Alps
Theth to Valbonë Hike in the Albanian Alps. Photo by Erica Hanger As I stood at the trailhead in Theth, gazing up at the jagged peaks of the Albanian Alps, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of anticipation. Or maybe it was my stomach still reeling...

Albania strengthens NATO ties as regional security takes focus
Albanian Defence Minister Pirro Vengu has reinforced military cooperation with key NATO allies during high-level talks in Brussels, as the alliance sharpens its focus on European security. At the NATO ministerial summit, Vengu met with his US,...

Albanian Laura Woods dubbed ‘most beautiful woman in the world’ in silky red lingerie to celebrate Valentine’s Day
THE Albanian Laura Woods has turned heads once again in a daring lingerie set. Eva Murati, 29, is the official host for the Champions League for Tring TV. 3 Evan Murati has stunned fans with a sexy lingerie shootCredit: Instagram / evamurati 3...

Institute of Public Health Study: 1 in 3 Children Aged 6–15 Skip Breakfast
One in three children aged 6 to 15 go to school without eating breakfast. Data from the study on healthy behaviors in children, conducted by the Institute of Public Health (ISHP), reveals that as children get older, the percentage of those who...

Coleen Rooney-backed Applied Nutrition reports strong set of maiden results - boosted by new product development and first TV advert
Sports nutrition, health and wellness brand Applied Nutrition has reported an uptick in revenue in its first interim results since its IPO. The business' chief executive hailed the period of "significant milestones and progress", during which it...

Prime Minister Rama in Israel, visits Sheba Medical Center: I had long awaited this meeting
Prime Minister Edi Rama was this Sunday in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he paid a visit to the Sheba Medical Center. During the visit to the healthcare center, Rama said he had long been waiting to go there, while also expressing appreciation for the...

Man charged over jewellery heist given suspended sentence for beating up inmate
A man tied to Malta’s biggest jewellery heist has been sentenced to an 18-month suspended term for assaulting a fellow inmate. Begtash Muka, 33, an Albanian national already known to the Maltese courts for his involvement in a high-profile...
Iute launches first fully digital insurance brokerage service in Albania in cooperation with Allianz Partners and GrECo
Estonian fintech company Iute Group has partnered with international insurance companies Allianz Partners and GrECo. The goal of the collaboration is to offer digital, everyday-use insurance solutions in Iute’s target markets. As a first step,...

davide macullo on drawing from albania’s heritage & terrain for upcoming residential towers
in conversation with davide macullo architects Albania’s evolving architectural landscape has in recent years continued to welcome new architectural approaches that engage with the country’s layered history and striking natural landscapes. Since...

Feathers fly as top Albanian politicians trade owl-themed insults
As Albania’s political scene heats up ahead of the May 11 general elections, an unlikely figure has emerged at the centre of the campaign: the owl. In an ongoing war of words, Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha have been...

National Emergency: Albania Ready to Respond to Chemical and Nuclear Emergencies
Albania is now prepared to respond to special emergency situations, such as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents, following training provided by EU experts and the Center of Excellence. A simulated chemical incident inside a...

‘Europa Donna Albania’ Conference Brings Together Experts on Cancer Care
“Transforming Cancer Care” was the focus of a conference organized by Europa Donna Albania, which gathered top local and international experts in Tirana for a roundtable discussion. This marks the first international event on “Investments &...

Albania Showcases Organic Potential at "Biofach 2025" with German and Regional Officials
As part of the Biofach 2025 trade fair, the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) hosted a high-level delegation, including Germany’s State Secretary Bender from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), SWG Secretary General...

Three Strawberry Shipments from Greece Contaminated with Dangerous Pesticides Enter Albania
Following the recent scandal involving 8 tons of salmonella-contaminated chicken fillets imported from Brazil, concerns over food safety in Albania have deepened with another alarming case. Three shipments of strawberries from Greece have tested...