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China-Albania ties going strong at 75
1 month ago

China-Albania ties going strong at 75

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Albania. Shared history and intensive cooperation In 1966, when then Albanian prime minister visited Beijing, close to 1 million people — the equivalent of half of Albania's population at the time — gathered on both sides of Chang'an Avenue to greet him. …

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Italy Set to Adopt Decree to Override Court Objections on Albanian Migrant Camps
2 months ago

Italy Set to Adopt Decree to Override Court Objections on Albanian Migrant Camps

Hindustan Times  

Italy is set to adopt a decree to overturn court objections on its plan to set up migrant detention camps in Albania. The plan was initially undermined by a Rome court ruling that deemed the first batch of migrants brought to Albania as unsafe due to their countries of origin. The Italian government plans to upgrade the legal status of …

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The Thrill of the Albanian Alps: A Journey Through Theth and Valbonë
2 months ago

The Thrill of the Albanian Alps: A Journey Through Theth and Valbonë

Live Mint  

The article describes a hike through the Albanian Alps near Theth and Valbonë, a popular hiking trail that stretches from Albania to Montenegro. The hike offers stunning scenery and a chance to experience the local culture. The article highlights the convenience of the location, with direct flights from Abu Dhabi and Doha to Shkodër and boat rides to the trailhead. …

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Locals accuse Jared and Ivanka Trump of ‘taking what is ours’ for billion-dollar resort project in Albania
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Locals accuse Jared and Ivanka Trump of ‘taking what is ours’ for billion-dollar resort project in Albania

The Independent  

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UEFA fines seven nations for racist and discriminatory fan conduct at Euro 2024 games
4 months, 4 weeks ago

UEFA fines seven nations for racist and discriminatory fan conduct at Euro 2024 games

The Hindu  

UEFA ordered seven national football federations to pay fines totalling 230,000 euros on Wednesday for racist and discriminatory abuse by fans at Euro 2024. The Albania football body was fined a combined 30,000 euros on Wednesday for racist conduct at two games, against Croatia and Spain. Albania player Mirlind Daku also was banned for two games after leading fans in …

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Why Albania, Croatia and Serbia will always be divided by football
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Albania, Croatia and Serbia will always be divided by football

New York Times  

Berlin is united by football. The Serbian football association has been fined for the same offence but also for its fans “displaying provocative messages not fit for sports events”, in this case a banner that referred to Serbia’s ancient claim on Kosovo, the disputed republic to its south that is now 92 per cent Albanian. A reporter from Kosovo has …

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Italian soccer shoots for a renaissance
6 months, 1 week ago

Italian soccer shoots for a renaissance

Live Mint  

DORTMUND, Germany—Italy’s first game of the European Championship was barely 30 seconds old on Saturday and the Azzurri were already losing. Italy won the title three years ago, at a pandemic-delayed Euro 2020, then promptly failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup by losing a playoff to North Macedonia. “We need to convince ourselves, not only the fans," Italy …

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Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania

The Hindu  

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champion made a winning start. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion rocking when Nedim Bajrami blasted home from an angle after 23 …

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Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy vs Albania, EURO 2024 highlights in pictures

The Hindu  

DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy celebrates following the team's victory in the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Italian players celebrate after Italy's Nicolo Barella scored his side's second goal during the Group B match between Italy and Albania at the …

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Italy vs Albania, Euro 2024: Albania scores fastest goal in Euros history; Top talking points
6 months, 1 week ago

Italy vs Albania, Euro 2024: Albania scores fastest goal in Euros history; Top talking points

The Hindu  

Defending champion Italy opened its Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow 2-1 win against Albania at the BVB Stadion Dortmund on Sunday. Take a look at all the major talking points from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Italy and Albania being played at the BVB Stadion Dortmund. Nedim Bajrmi of Albania scored the fastest goal in the history …

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Albania returns 20 stolen icons to neighboring North Macedonia
1 year ago

Albania returns 20 stolen icons to neighboring North Macedonia

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania on Friday returned 20 icons to neighboring North Macedonia that were stolen a decade ago, Albania’s Culture Ministry said. The icons, frescoes and other pieces were taken from churches and cultural centers in southeastern Albania and in the neighboring North Macedonia. In 2013, North Macedonian experts recognized the icons when Albanian television stations broadcast Albanian Prime …

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Greece protests arrest of mayoral candidate in Albania accused of buying votes
1 year, 7 months ago

Greece protests arrest of mayoral candidate in Albania accused of buying votes

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — The detention of a mayoral candidate belonging to the Greek minority in Albania has raised tensions between the two neighboring countries. Greece’s Foreign Ministry released a statement Saturday demanding the release of Dionysis-Fredi Beleri, a candidate for mayor of the Albanian city of Himare, which has a strong Greek minority presence. The decision to detain the mayoral …

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Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran and expelled the country’s embassy staff over a major cyberattack nearly two months ago that was allegedly carried out by Tehran on Albanian government websites, the prime minister said Wednesday. “As negotiations surrounding the Iran nuclear deal continue to stall, this activity indicates Iran may feel less restraint in conducting cyber …

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Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over cyberattack

Al Jazeera  

Tirana expels the Iranian embassy staff over a cyberattack allegedly carried out on the government websites in July. Albania has cut diplomatic ties with Iran and expelled the country’s embassy staff over a significant cyberattack nearly two months ago that was allegedly carried out by Tehran on Albanian government websites, according to the prime minister. “The deep investigation put at …

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Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration
2 years, 6 months ago

Weary waiting for EU, Balkan trio boost regional integration

Associated Press  

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Frustrated by their countries’ sluggish progress toward joining the European Union, three Western Balkan leaders moved Wednesday to further boost regional economic and labor integration. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania and Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski of North Macedonia signed deals on tax administration, tourism and cultural cooperation, and on mutual recognition …

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Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania
3 years, 3 months ago

Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania

The Hindu  

In a win over FIFA at sport’s highest court, Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami won the right Monday to switch national teams from Switzerland to Albania. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its panel upheld an appeal by Bajrami and the Albania football federation against a FIFA judge rejecting their request in May. READ: Henry to stay with Belgium through …

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Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania
3 years, 3 months ago

Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — In a win over FIFA at sport’s highest court, Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami won the right Monday to switch national teams from Switzerland to Albania. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its panel upheld an appeal by Bajrami and the Albania soccer federation against a FIFA judge rejecting their request in May. “The panel considered that …

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