Vlora Airport set for first test landing as Albania eyes defense revival

TIRANA, April 28 (TemA) – Albania will conduct the first aircraft landing test on May 8 at the new Vlora Airport, currently in its final construction phase. The announcement came during the signing of a defense partnership between Albania’s state military …

'Pope Francis Left an Unforgettable Mark on Albania'; President Begaj Interview for 'Il Tempo'

The President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in an interview for the Italian newspaper “Il Tempo”, shared his impressions after participating in the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis, describing it as a unique experience and an extraordinary sign …

Qatari citizens exempted from entry visas to Albania until 31 December 2025

Albania to Open Embassy in Sarajevo Following Official Decision

The Republic of Albania has made an official decision to open its embassy in Sarajevo. As confirmed to us, the search for a location for the embassy is underway. As a reminder, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a Decision at the end of last …

Qataris exempted from Albania entry visa until December 31

Doha: Qatari nationals wishing to visit the Republic of Albania are exempted from entry visas during the period from April 15, 2025 to December 31, 2025, an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Affairs Department has said.

Albania’s remarkable rise

By the time communism fell in Albania in 1992, it was one of the poorest and most isolated countries in Europe. It had been presided over by dictator Enver Hoxha (and then his protégé Ramiz Alia) since 1944, during which time few people were allowed in or …

Huge deportation plan would see 400,000 migrants sent home - and £10bn saved

A Donald Trump-style mass deportation programme could save the UK £10 billion a year, a new report has claimed. The Centre for Migration Control and former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe urged ministers to deport up to 400,000 migrants every year. They insisted …

The winners and losers from Europe’s largest party’s big bash

That’s music to the ears of far-right politicians around the bloc, who might think the EPP’s move to declare them enemy No. 1 plays right into their hands. French firebrand Marine Le Pen and Germany’s Alternative for Deutschland leader Alice Weidel will …

Eni Aluko, Ian Wright and a discussion on punditry that took a wrong turn | Suzanne Wrack

The former England international Eni Aluko’s appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour prompted lines to be drawn between her and fellow pundit Ian Wright. “There’s a finite amount of opportunities and I think that men need to be aware of that,” said Aluko, …

Ukraine’s Fast-Track to the EU: Why the Rush Raises Red Flags

The potential accelerated accession of Ukraine to the European Union, driven under the pretext of wartime solidarity, represents one of the gravest threats to Europe’s internal stability, economic cohesion, and security since the foundation of the European …