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Albania is a country in southeastern Europe. Its capital is Tirana. It has land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia and Greece.

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A member of the Italian armed forces stands at attention in front of an empty camp

Is Italy's model for offshoring migrants doomed to fail?

Is Italy's model for offshoring migrants doomed to fail?

Italy's costly project to outsource the processing of asylum applications has failed again, and drawn legal fire.
MigrationNovember 15, 2024
Newly constructed migrant shelter in Shengjin, Albania.

Italy sends migrants to Albania under new asylum scheme

Italy sends migrants to Albania under new asylum scheme

Nongovernmental organizations criticize the move, questioning whether asylum-seekers will be treated well in Albania.
MigrationOctober 16, 202402:26 min
Albania accession talks in Luxembourg

Albania starts talks to join EU after bloc's 'wake-up call'

Albania starts talks to join EU after bloc's 'wake-up call'

Albania took a step toward joining the EU by starting formal negotiations. But the path ahead is still far from clear.
PoliticsOctober 15, 2024
Burek is a specialty consisting of a pastry filled with minced meat or cheese

Who makes the best burek? Turkey, Albania or Serbia?

Who makes the best burek? Turkey, Albania or Serbia?

A popular snack, burek or borek can be square or spiral and stuffed with mince meat, cheese or even nettles.
LifestyleOctober 15, 202405:14 min
Souvenir magnets on display in the center of Tirana

Foreign workers fill gaps in Albania's tourist sector

Foreign workers fill gaps in Albania's tourist sector

As Albania sees a surge in visitors, foreign workers, mainly from the Philippines, are filling staff shortages.
BusinessOctober 11, 202402:45 min
A portrait of Giorgia Meloni on a hot pink background, hanging on a brick wall

Meloni-themed eatery opens near Albanian migrant camp

Meloni-themed eatery opens near Albanian migrant camp

A Meloni-themed restaurant has opened in the coastal town of Shengjin, Albania — close to a migrant camp.
SocietyOctober 1, 202403:30 min
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A crane is seen next to a major construction project on the coast of Albania

Albania's tourism dream risks unspoiled nature

Hotel investors are rapidly developing Albania's coastline, at the expense of locals and the environment.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 2, 202405:16 min
Ethnic Greek Albanian politician Fredi Beleri sits at a table on a terrace

Jailed ethnic Greek Albanian seeks to become Greek MEP

Greece's ruling party has put a jailed mayor-elect from Albania's Greek minority on its list for the EU elections.
PoliticsMay 31, 2024
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Albania's nature in protected areas under threat

A new Albanian law opens the door to strategic investment and development in the country's protected areas.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 18, 202403:41 min
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Vezirja — Albania's first drag queen

Alex Seitaj created the character of Vezirja after years of being bullied. Today, he is an inspiration to the community.
EqualityJanuary 16, 202403:12 min
Former Albanian PM Sali Berisha holds up his right hand as he speaks outside. A camera can be seen in the background. Tirana, Albania, December 14, 2023

Albania: Fight against high-level corruption gains traction

Does the house arrest of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha mark the end of impunity for high-level corruption?
PoliticsJanuary 4, 2024
Green and red smoke fills the chamber of Albania's parliament while a line of security guards stands behind a barricade of chairs separating lawmakers and the government, Tirana, Albania, November 20, 2023

Albania: Why were there smoke bombs in parliament this week?

A government with seemingly unlimited power and a weak and divided opposition are destabilizing Albanian politics.
PoliticsNovember 23, 2023
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