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Albanian Actor Sues Government for Using Her Image as ‘AI Minister’

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 · US News

By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga TIRANA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – ⁠An ⁠Albanian actor is suing the ⁠government for using her face and voice to create the avatar…

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EU Reconsidering Funds for Serbia as Justice Laws ‘Eroding Trust’

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 · US News

BELGRADE, Feb 13 (Reuters) – The European Union ⁠could ⁠withhold funds from a ⁠1.6 billion euro allocation of loans and grants to Serbia, after ​Belgrade passed laws that…

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Italy’s Meloni Says Albania Migrant Camp Scheme Will Continue

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 · US News

ROME (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that her government was “determined” to continue sending sea migrants to Albania, despite judicial opposition to the scheme.…

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One year on, Italian migrant camps in Albania near-empty

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 · World News

One year after Italy opened migrant camps in Albania intended to hold people intercepted at sea, the legally contested centres lie almost empty. Numerous NGOs have criticised living…

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Couple flees gun violence in US—now they’re thriving n Europe

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Breaking News

After experiencing a drive-by shooting in Kansas City, 37-year-old Sam Correll decided he was “just done” with the U.S. It was the summer of 2024, and 60 days…

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Albanian gang war to control drugs market that’s spilling onto UK’s streets

Albanian gang war to control drugs market that’s spilling onto UK’s streets

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 · World News

WITH two bodyguards on patrol permanently outside his office, chief prosecutor Kreshnik Ajazi sums up why the Albanian drug gangs he targets are so ruthless. “In Albania, we…

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Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next?

Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next?

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Western leaders are grappling with how to handle two era-defining wars in the Middle East…

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After Brexit, Britain and Europe embrace ever-closer union

After Brexit, Britain and Europe embrace ever-closer union

September 25, 2023September 27, 2023 · Politics

LONDON — It was the gleaming smiles and mutual backslapping of two 40-something banker bros which signalled a new era of U.K.-EU relations.  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and…

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Macron’s slow but bold U-turn on Ukraine

Macron’s slow but bold U-turn on Ukraine

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron missed the boat on Ukraine. Faced with Russia’s military build-up and…

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Italy’s Meloni covers unpaid bill of tourist ‘idiots’ in Albania

Italy’s Meloni covers unpaid bill of tourist ‘idiots’ in Albania

August 11, 2023August 20, 2023 · Politics

In an unusual diplomatic move, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni settled a restaurant bill of four Italian tourists who left a restaurant in Albania without paying. Albania’s Prime…

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Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works

Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 · World News

Sprinkle the sequins and pump up the volume: The annual Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax on Saturday with a grand final broadcast live from the United Kingdom’s…

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‘Absurd and destructive:’ Zelenskyy slams Russia’s UN Security Council presidency

‘Absurd and destructive:’ Zelenskyy slams Russia’s UN Security Council presidency

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 · Politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin taking on the rotating monthly presidency of the 15-member United Nations Security Council came just after a young boy was killed by artillery launched…

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Albania declares new national river park, backs airport plan

Albania declares new national river park, backs airport plan

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 · Travel

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian government on Wednesday formally designated the Vjosa River and its tributaries a national park, starting with an investment of some $80 million…

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Former high-level FBI official pleads not guilty in alleged schemes to help sanctioned Russian oligarch | CNN Politics

Former high-level FBI official pleads not guilty in alleged schemes to help sanctioned Russian oligarch | CNN Politics

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 · US News

New York CNN  —  The former head of counterintelligence for the FBI’s New York field office was charged in two separate indictments Monday for allegedly working with a…

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Mark, Albania’s last ‘restaurant bear,’ arrives at sanctuary after over 20 years of captivity | CNN

Mark, Albania’s last ‘restaurant bear,’ arrives at sanctuary after over 20 years of captivity | CNN

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 · Breaking News

CNN  —  After over twenty years in captivity, Mark, the last of Albania’s “restaurant bears,” has safely arrived at his new home, an animal sanctuary in Austria, according…

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Music superstar Dua Lipa granted Albanian citizenship

Music superstar Dua Lipa granted Albanian citizenship

November 27, 2022November 28, 2022 · Entertainment

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s president on Sunday granted citizenship to British pop star of Albanian origin Dua Lipa for what he said was the artist’s role in…

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Heavy rains in the Balkans cause flooding, killing 6 people

Heavy rains in the Balkans cause flooding, killing 6 people

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 · World News

SHKODER, Albania — Torrential rains in the Balkans over the past two days led to floods that killed at least six people, prompted widespread evacuations and caused significant…

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Anti-government protest held in Albania over rising costs

Anti-government protest held in Albania over rising costs

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 · World News

TIRANA, Albania — Thousands of Albanian opposition supporters on Saturday protested the country’s cost-of-living crisis, blaming it on the center-left government. Opposition supporters gathered in front of the…

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