Latest News from Albania

Two reception centers in Albania ready to handle migrants sent by Italy

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 14:32

Two reception centers built in Albania to take in migrants arriving in Italy opened their doors on Friday, an Italian official said, part of a deal between the two countries aimed at tackling irregular migration into the European Union.

Erdogan visits Tirana bearing gifts

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 06:53

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Tirana on Thursday is perceived as an effort to solidify Turkey's influence in Albania amid regional uncertainties.

Albania to get kamikaze drones from Turkey, PM Rama says

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:01

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will give a "considerable" number of kamikaze drones of an unspecified type to Albania, the country's Prime Minister Edi Rama has said.

"It is a present that comes as a strong message from the Republic of Turkey that Albania is unhittable," Rama told a joint news conference during on one-day visit by Erdogan.

Zelensky Envisions Peace in Ukraine by 2025 Amid Ongoing Conflict

Published by Novinite on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:09

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about the possibility of peace in Ukraine, suggesting that steps could be taken to end the conflict by 2025. Speaking at the Ukraine-Southeast Europe meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, he stated that the current battlefield situation provides a "chance" for progress.

Erdoğan to visit Albania, Serbia

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 08:20

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is to visit Albania and Serbia this week, where he is expected to boost his country's economic and diplomatic ties with the Balkans.

Turkish top diplomat urges peace talks in Ukraine conflict, warns of WMD risks

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 08:16

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday warned the risk of the Russia-Ukraine war spreading is greater than ever, and that the use of nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction in the conflict cannot be ruled out.

He made the remarks at the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Erdogan to inaugurate Balkans’ largest mosque in Tirana

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 20:33

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Tirana, Albania, on Thursday to attend the inauguration of the Namazgah Mosque, the largest in the Balkans. 

The mosque, built in Ottoman style with four 35-meter minarets, began construction in 2015. It will also house a cultural center, library, exhibition hall, conference room, "museum of coexistence," and a Quran school.

Aegean Airlines continues to stretch its wings further

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 18:02

Aegean Airlines surpassed 12.5 million passengers in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.

In the third quarter alone, the airline carried over 5.3 million passengers, maintaining consistently high traffic levels, having offered 6.3 million seats, a 2% increase from last year.

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