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Albania Tourism Boom Sparks Fight Over River's Future

The Shushica River's sparkling emerald waters wind a spectacular course through southern Albania that activists say is now at risk from a project that would divert a portion of its flow.

International Business Times

Ethnic Greek politician returns to prison in Albania after attending European Parliament opening

A member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority returned to prison after a five-day reprieve to attend the opening session of the European Parliament where he was elected to represent Greece’s ruling party

The Independent UK

Pictured: Albania's 6ft 7in tall PM towers over Keir Starmer at Blenheim Palace Europe summit

The Labour leader was photographed greeting Edi Rama at the entrance to the grand Oxfordshire estate

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Southern Europe scorched by heat wave as temperatures surpass 40°C

Governments across southern Europe have issued severe weather warnings as temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave has already claimed the life of an elderly man in Albania, who was found dead in his farm south of the capital Tirana.

France 24

Ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania arrives in Athens en route to European Parliament opening

A jailed member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority — recently elected to the European Parliament with Greece’s governing conservative party — has arrived in Athens en route to Strasbourg, after being granted a five-day leave from prison to attend parliament’s opening session

The Independent UK

Albanian authorities grant leave to jailed ethnic Greek ex-mayor for European Parliament opening

Albania’s prison department has granted a five-day leave to an ethnic Greek minority former mayor to attend the opening session of the new European Parliament in Strasbourg

The Independent UK

Endi Demneri Shines Bright As Miss Universe Albania Winner

Endi Demneri, Miss Universe Albania, mesmerized the audience with her grace and elegance during the pageant, showcasing a true queen's presence on stage.

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Amid the anti-tourism trend, here are 6 destinations that desperately want you to pay them a visit

Exclusive: Almost every destination wants more tourists, not fewer

The Independent UK

Albania's supreme court leaves ethnic Greek ex-mayor in prison

Albania’s Supreme Court has upheld a verdict of the lower courts keeping a former elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority in prison after he was convicted of buying votes

The Independent UK

‘Stunning lakes and majestic mountains’: readers’ tips from Europe

Dramatic scenery, gleaming lakes and unspoilt views take the fancy of our adventurous tipsters, from France to Albania

The Guardian - UK

Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral

Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week

The Independent UK

Ismail Kadare obituary

One of Albania’s greatest writers who explored the ugliness and dignity of this ancient and long-oppressed nation

The Guardian - UK

A life in quotes: Ismail Kadare

Ismail Kadare, the Albanian writer who explored Balkan history and culture in poetry and fiction, has died aged 88. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from interviews he gave throughout his life

The Guardian - UK

Ismail Kadare, giant of Albanian literature, dies aged 88

His allegorical stories, informed by life under state communism, drew international praise but he insisted that he was not a political writer

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Albania's Kadare, Whose Novels Defied Dictatorship, Dies Aged 88

Doctors tried to revive the writer when he was brought to the hospital with "no signs of life", but he was declared dead at 8:40 am (0640 GMT) local time, the hospital said.

The Independent UK

Albania’s world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88

Tributes paid to ‘monument of Albanian culture’

International Business Times

Ismail Kadare: A Bright Light In Albania's Darkest Days

Novelist Ismail Kadare -- who has died aged 88 -- used his pen as a stealth weapon to survive Albania's paranoid communist dictator Enver Hoxha.

The Independent UK

Ethnic Greek jailed in Albania hopes his election to European Parliament will boost rule of law

Fredis Beleris, an ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania for vote-buying, says he hopes his election this month to the European Parliament will help boost the rule of law in Albania

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The Guardian - UK

‘Frightening’ Spain have 100% record, 25 players firing – and Lamine Yamal

Luis de la Fuente is excited by his squad’s variety and says his 16-year-old forward was ‘touched by God’s wand’

The Independent UK

Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority

Radio France Internationale

Deschamps set to risk Mbappé for Poland clash at Euro 2024 despite last-16 slot

France boss Didier Deschamps hinted he would reinsert skipper Kylian Mbappé into the starting line-up for Tuesday night's clash against Poland even though France were assured of a place in the last-16 knockout stages on Monday night following Albania's defeat to Spain.

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Spain Knocks Out Albania, Advances England, Netherlands, France

Spain's victory over Albania in Euro 2024 leads to their advancement in the tournament, setting the stage for intense matches and fierce competition among ...

International Business Times

Last-gasp Zaccagni Saves Italy And Pushes Croatia Towards Euros Exit As Spain Top Group

Mattia Zaccagni kept Italy's European Championship title defence alive with an incredible late equaliser in the holder's thrilling 1-1 draw with Croatia, as Spain completed a perfect group stage and showed Albania the door.

The Independent UK

How Albania left a unique mark on Euro 2024, even with an early exit

Albania 0-1 Spain: The underdogs finished bottom of Group B after a loss to La Roja, but their team and fans made this an occasion to remember

The Independent UK

Spain’s second XI prove they’re better than most first teams at Euro 2024 but one key flaw remains

Spain 1-0 Albania: Ferran Torres scored the only goal for a much-changed Spain side as they kept their powder dry for the knockout challenges to come

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