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‘Hellishly hot’ southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 F
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Hellishly hot’ southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 F

Associated Press  

ROME — The Italian health ministry placed 12 cities under the most severe heat warning Tuesday as a wave of hot air from Africa baked southern Europe and the Balkans and sent temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius, with the worst still to come. Croatia reported the highest-ever temperatures of the Adriatic Sea, with the thermometer reaching nearly 30 degrees Celsius …

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Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
6 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Thousands of people paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral held in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s silence held nationwide in memory of the renowned Albanian novelist and poet who died earlier this week. Kadare’s coffin, surrounded by National Guard officers, lay in state in the entrance hall of the Opera and Ballet …

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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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Messi mural to cover student dormitory in Tirana, make Albanians happy
1 year, 7 months ago

Messi mural to cover student dormitory in Tirana, make Albanians happy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Two days after Argentina won the World Cup in …

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Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack
2 years, 4 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, 4 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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US warns of ‘credible’ threats of more Kabul attacks
3 years, 4 months ago

US warns of ‘credible’ threats of more Kabul attacks

Al Jazeera  

Pentagon officials also said they believe the attack outside Kabul airport was a result of one explosion, not two. A second official said the forces were ready to take full control, adding: “It’s just a matter of some more time.” 27 Aug 2021 - 20:31 GMT Female employees at ministry of public health can resume work: Taliban spokesperson Women workers …

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New protest in Albania over National Theater demolition
4 years, 7 months ago

New protest in Albania over National Theater demolition

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albanian artists and opposition party supporters gathered for a second day Monday to protest authorities’ demolition of the crumbling National Theater building in the capital, which has triggered strong political tension amid a major heritage debate. Defying a lockdown ban on mass gatherings, a few thousand people gathered near the Interior Ministry, close to the site of …

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Albanian protesters, police clash over theater demolition
4 years, 7 months ago

Albanian protesters, police clash over theater demolition

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albanian police clashed Sunday with opposition supporters who were protesting the demolition of the country’s crumbling National Theater building in the capital. The government’s decision to destroy the old National Theater, built by Italians when they occupied Albania during World War II, was opposed by artists and others who wanted it renovated instead. President Ilir Meta denounced …

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