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Being Greek and Albanian at the same time
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Himara, Albania (© Robin Dessens/Shutterstock) In southern Albania, the Greek minority coexists peacefully with the Albanian population, despite periodic tensions fuelled by the respective governments and nationalist forces. With the tourist boom,...
Former Albanian health minister faces trial over corruption and fraud charges
Gazeta Tema
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April 2, 2025
Ilir Beqaj and eight others accused of rigging tenders, misusing EU funds, and hiding assets. Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors have sent former Health Minister Ilir Beqaj to trial on multiple charges, including passive corruption, fraud,...
Cost-Effectiveness of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Malnourished or at Risk of Disease-Related Malnutrition Cancer Patients in North Macedonia
Dove Medical Press
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March 26, 2025
Introduction Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) implies insufficient nutrition (malnutrition) caused by changes in the body’s metabolism due to acute or chronic diseases and/or treatment interventions, which increases the daily nutritional need.1...
Inside the TikTok Job Centre used by Albanian crimelords to advertise £100,000-a-year drug dealer jobs
The Scottish Sun
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March 29, 2025
ALBANIAN crimelords are using TikTok to advertise £100,000-a-year jobs as drug dealers. The adverts promise workers up to £6,000 a month tax-free to deliver cocaine and cannabis in a network stretching from Glasgow to the south of England. 4...
Revealed: The Albanian criminals who cost YOU £537,000 each to deport under much-vaunted Government scheme
Daily Mail
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April 1, 2025
By SUE REID Published: 17:54 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 19:39 EDT, 1 April 2025 The handful of hardened Albanian criminals deported from the UK under a much-vaunted Government scheme to serve prison sentences in their native country can be...
No hospital cases from salmonella chicken, says food safety chief
Gazeta Tema
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April 2, 2025
Over half the tainted meat recovered as investigation continues. Albania’s food safety agency says no one has been hospitalised after contaminated chicken containing a dangerous salmonella strain entered the market. Martin Jorgaqi, head of risk at...
Once-isolated Albania hopes for Israeli tourist boom with launch of El Al direct flights
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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March 28, 2025
TIRANA, Albania — One block off Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square, Harel Kopelman is bringing traditional Albanian culture — in the form of dazzling wedding rituals, colorful costumes and delicious wines and cheeses — to foreigners visiting what was once...
Terrorist who plotted to bomb football stadium appeals against deportation claiming he would be 'executed by gangsters' in Albania
GB News
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April 1, 2025
A convicted Albanian terrorist has claimed he will be "executed for revenge" in his homeland in an appeal against his deportation. Maksim Cela, 59, who planned to bomb a football stadium and killed a police officer, has claimed that "terrifying...
Authorities seize 20 tons of goods in food safety crackdown
Gazeta Tema
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July 17, 2025
TIRANA, July 17 – Albanian authorities have seized 20 tons of agricultural and livestock products in the first three days of a nationwide food safety and market formalization campaign. The tax authority said the seizures followed inspections at 87...
Stuart Pearce reunited with flight attendant who 'saved his life' after health scare
Hull Live
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April 1, 2025
Former England and Manchester City star Stuart Pearce has paid tribute to the airplane staff who came to his aid during a recent health scare mid-flight, and had the opportunity to reunite with one of the attendants. Earlier in March, Pearce, aged...
Jenn Zella is Working for Wellness
Naples Illustrated - Florida
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March 31, 2025
Jenn Zella, the co-founder, principal designer, and creative visionary officer at CID Design Group, stands in the hallway of the Wellness Center at Kalea Bay. Photo by Nick Shirghio“I was fiercely free-spirited as a child,” says Jenn Zella,...
Tourists and laborers seek respite as Greece and Balkans gripped by heatwave
Kathimerini
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July 22, 2025
Youths play in a fountain in Thessaloniki, northern Greece. [Alexandros Avramidis/Reuters] Laborers were pausing outdoor work and tourists seeking out shade on Tuesday as Greece sweltered under its third heatwave of the summer and soaring...
Terrorist claims he will be ‘executed by gangsters’ if deported to Albania
Express & Star
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March 31, 2025
A convicted terrorist who planned to detonate a bomb at a football stadium is appealing against his deportation because he will be “executed for revenge” by rival gangsters if returned to Albania. Maksim Cela, 59, travelled to the UK on a fake...
Greece closes the Acropolis as 44C heatwave grips Athens and Malaga is hit by wildfires while tornado rips through airport in storm-hit France as Europe battles extreme weather
Daily Mail
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July 22, 2025
Southern Europe is being scorched by an unrelenting heatwave that has forced Greece to close ancient landmarks and triggered fierce wildfires across Italy, Spain and the Balkans. Meanwhile, northern parts of the continent are battling a different...
Wire fan Stuart Pearce discusses Las Vegas flight health scare on This Morning
Warrington Guardian
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At the beginning of March, the 62-year-old experienced chest pains on board a flight from America, where he had been watching Warrington Wolves' Super League match against Wigan. The Las Vegas to Heathrow flight was diverted to St John’s in Canada...
Private detectives in Albania: the booming business of workplace surveillance
Gazeta Tema
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March 31, 2025
When sick leave turns suspicious, businesses are turning to private eyes. In the cutthroat world of business, risk is everywhere—from embezzlement to fake sick days. That’s why private detectives are fast becoming the go-to solution for Albanian...
Stuart Pearce ‘can’t speak highly enough’ of flight staff during health scare
Ledbury Reporter
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At the beginning of March, the 62-year-old experienced chest pains on board a flight from the United States, where he had been watching the Super League match between Wigan and Warrington. The Las Vegas to Heathrow flight was diverted to St John’s...
Stuart Pearce, 62, in emotional reunion with cabin crew member who helped him following health scare
GB News
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March 31, 2025
Stuart Pearce had an emotional reunion on ITV with flight attendant Zoe Anderson, who helped during his health emergency on a Virgin flight earlier this month. The former England boss embraced Anderson warmly during the surprise meeting on...
Infertility on the rise troubling Albanian couples, doctor shares figures and...
Euronews Albania
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March 30, 2025
Invited to “Health o’clock” on Euronews Albania, obstetrician-gynecologist Redi Hoxhallari discussed infertility, highlighting that the inability to conceive naturally has affected many couples in recent years. He stated that around 15–20% of...
Albania’s road accidents rise, pushing up insurance costs
Gazeta Tema
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February 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025 - Albania saw a sharp 30% increase in road accidents in 2024, driving up insurance costs. This rise in accidents has led to higher payments for damages to property and health. The Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AMF) reports...