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Tourism in Albania Sees 20% Increase in January and February Compared to Last Year
On World Oral Health Day, Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albana Koçiu, highlighted the importance of oral health in a social media post. According to Koçiu, approximately 12,000 citizens received free dental services at the University...

World Oral Health Day: Health Minister Koçiu Announces Free Dental Services for 12,000 Citizens in 2024
In an exclusive interview with Sonila Agostini on RTSH’s "Ngjarja Kryesore" (The Main Event) program, the OSCE Ambassador to Albania, Michel Tarran, highlighted the importance of the upcoming parliamentary elections, especially considering...

What to know about England vs. Albania
England play their first match under new head coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday night, welcoming Albania to Wembley Stadium for a World Cup qualifier. The expectations for Gareth Southgate's successor are clear from the outset, with qualifying from...

Oral Health and Dentistry: Albanians Lack Proper Dental Hygiene
Oral hygiene does not seem to be a well-established routine among Albanians. The Director of the University Dental Clinic, Belisa Kaleci, stated in an interview for Euronews Albania that most patients seeking dental services have poor oral...

Albania Approves Jared Kushner’s Luxury Resort Project
Trump’s son-in-law plans luxury hotel in Albania. Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC2/Flickr The government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, to build a $1.4 billion luxury hotel...

Authorities seize 20 tons of goods in food safety crackdown
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...

Albania gives Jared Kushner hotel project a nod as Trump returns
Visitors fill a beach on Sazan Island, Albania, July 14, 2024. The government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law, to build a $1.4 billion luxury hotel complex on...

Koçiu Hosts Italian Health Minister Schillaci, Signs MoU to Enhance Neonatal Services in Four Hospitals
Albanian Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albana Koçiu, welcomed her Italian counterpart, Minister Orazio Schillaci, during his official visit to Tirana. This visit marks the continuation of a long-term collaboration between the two...

PM Rama: Investment in Korça Hospital Begins, Uninsured Citizens to Receive Free Healthcare
Defense Ministers Pirro Vengu of Albania, Ivan Anusic of Croatia, and Ejup Maqedonci of Kosova signed a tripartite military agreement today in Tirana. The agreement aims to enhance the defensive capabilities of the three countries, boost...

Myles Lewis-Skelly lost for words after marking his England debut with a record-breaking goal against Albania
By JACK GAUGHAN Published: 19:12 EDT, 21 March 2025 | Updated: 19:17 EDT, 21 March 2025 Myles Lewis-Skelly was lost for words after becoming the youngest debutant to ever score for England as Thomas Tuchel secured a winning start to his tenure....

"Focus Magazine": Albania, From Hidden Gem to Future Tourism Magnet
At this year's ITB in Berlin, Albania was the official guest country and impressed visitors with its diversity. Future phenomena researcher Thomas Druyen explains how a country in transition can be transformed into a European tourism magnet....
As AI reshapes hospital care, human nurses push back
The next time you schedule a medical check-up, you might receive a call from someone like Ana—a reassuring voice ready to help you prepare for your appointment and answer any urgent queries. With a soothing, friendly manner, Ana is designed to put...

Albania's bird flu outbreak under control, say authorities
Tirana, January 9, 2025 – Albania's Ministry of Agriculture has reassured the public that the recent avian flu outbreaks in the country are under control and being closely monitored. Four outbreaks have been confirmed in Zall-Herr, Nartë,...

Urbex adventures: Inside Hungary’s abandoned hospitals and hotels
Hungary has become a paradise for urbex enthusiasts seeking forgotten hotels, eerie hospitals, and abandoned structures with haunting pasts. Here are some fascinating discoveries! Urbex is becoming more and more popular in Hungary Urbex, or urban...

Albania's Largest Challenge, Human Capital
The outgoing manager of the World Bank in Albania Emanuel Salinas said in an interview for "Monitor" that the government should improve the current human capital of the country and cultivate the human capital of the future. From December 1,...

Joan Pelushi elected as new Archbishop of the Albanian Orthodox Church
The Holy Synod has chosen Metropolitan Joan Pelushi of Korça as the new head of the Albanian Orthodox Church, following the passing of Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos, who led the Church for 33 years. Anastasios, a towering figure in Albanian...

Tirana, Man Shot Dead While Entering Home
A man, 56-year-old, identified as Bujar Nasufi, was shot dead this Sunday evening in the area known as 'Pallati me shigjeta' in Tirana. So far, it was learned that he was shot by an armed man with a motorcycle while he was entering home. Police...

I tried England captain Harry Kane’s brand new Starbucks flat white ahead of England v Albania
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now With the Thomas Tuchel era upon us, I decided to try the brand new Starbucks x Harry Kane flat white to get a taste of what the England captain’s coffee was...

PM Rama: May 11 Elections Crucial for Albania’s EU Future
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized during a meeting in Kavaja and Vora that the May 11 elections are of geostrategic importance for Albania, describing them as the most crucial since 1991-1992. PM Rama pointed out that, for the first time...

Albanians' anger as crime gangs flood Scots towns with skunk farms
Albanian community leaders have condemned the actions of criminal gangs who are running amok in Scotland with massive cannabis farms. A strong backlash came after the Daily Record revealed that Albanian organised crime groups are flooding Scottish...