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Protecting one of Europe’s last wild rivers: a volunteering trip to the Vjosa in Albania

Now a ‘wild river national park’, the Vjosa needs more trees to be planted to preserve its fragile ecosystem. And visitors are being asked to help …

The Guardian - UK

Clashes erupt during anti-government protest in Albanian capital Tirana

The demonstrations were led by opposition leader and former prime minister Sali Berisha, and drew thousands of people who gathered in front of Tirana's main government building.

Euronews

'There were a few things going on' - Ethan Hayter won five time trials in 2025 but a nutrition problem disrupted his road racing

British rider hoping to payback Soudal-QuickStep for support in weeklong stage races in 2026

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Dion Smith gets 'late opportunity' to replace Simon Clarke on NSN Cycling Team

New Zealander to join on February 2 after Clarke's retirement

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Albanian police arrest four after Molotov cocktails thrown at anti-government protest

Police in Tirana arrested four people and opened investigations into seven others following Monday's opposition rally where Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers, injuring three.

Euronews

Albanian parliament in chaos as politicians fight each other and set off flares

The altercation occurred amidst a vote for the country’s next ombudsman

The Independent UK

Lion and bear illegally kept as pets rescued from home

Authorities discovered they were being illegally kept as pets via social media

The Independent UK

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Fatos Nano obituary

Politician who helped steer Albania’s chaotic transition in the early 1990s from communist rule to fledgling market economy

The Guardian - UK

'Crime is a problem everywhere, and Brussels isn't better': PM Rama defends Albania on path to EU

Albanian PM Edi Rama says his country deserves a seat at the EU's table, citing reforms and public support. Rama says crime and corruption are serious problems, but not exclusive to Tirana: "Brussels has crime too."

Euronews

Tuchel knows perfection is an illusion but England have reasons to dream

The team’s qualifying record is impressive but not as important as their burgeoning confidence and momentum

The Guardian - UK

England manager Thomas Tuchel makes ‘no one likes it’ admission over Jude Bellingham substitution against Albania

England won 2-0 in Tirana to complete a perfect World Cup 2026 qualification campaign without conceding a goal.

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Thomas Tuchel focused on keeping England hungry on eve of Albania clash

Tuchel ends his first year in charge in Tirana on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Marc Guehi set to miss England duty, Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope ruled out

Thomas Tuchel’s team take on Serbia at Wembley on Thursday before facing Albania in Tirana three days later.

The Independent UK

‘We don't accept lectures’ when it comes to the fight against corruption, PM Rama says

Albania is committed to joining the EU by 2030 in an “ambitious but doable” timeline, Edi Rama told Euronews. The European Commission's annual check-up of where the EU candidate countries stand on their membership paths came out largely positive for Tirana.

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Man on trial in Albania kills judge in Tirana courtroom shooting

Two people were also injured after 30-year-old suspect opened fire during a hearing over property dispute at the Tirana Court of Appeal.

The Guardian - UK

Judge killed in courtroom shooting in Albania

Man opens fire in Tirana court, killing judge and injuring two other people, and is arrested after fleeing scene

The Independent UK

Fans call on UEFA to block LaLiga and Serie A matches from being played abroad

Football Supporters Europe has urged UEFA to block plans for LaLiga and Serie A matches to be played overseas, ahead of the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Tirana. LaLiga intends to stage a match between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami in December, while Serie A proposes AC Milan v Como…

Evening Standard

Cool Tirana: why Albania’s affordable capital should be your next culture break

This buzzing city is so much more than a stopover on the way to Albania’s white sand beaches. Vicky Jessop has your guide to spending 48 hours soaking in its vibrant history and foodie scene

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Euronews

Europe’s summer is getting longer: Heat now lasts up to 5 months in cities like Athens and Tirana

Prolonged hot weather is reshaping Europe’s cities, as temperatures above 32°C stretch into autumn.

The Independent UK

Albania and Serbia face each other in a World Cup qualifier that’s about more than just football

A 2014 game between the teams in Belgrade was abandoned when a drone carrying an Albanian flag sparked a full-scale brawl

Euronews

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders meet briefly in Tirana as peace agreement momentum continues

The meeting signals a continuing momentum after the two South Caucasus rival neighbours announced in March that they had finalised the text of a historic peace agreement to end decades of war over the Karabakh region.

Evening Standard

PM speaks to Trump, Zelensky and European allies to ‘align’ response to Russia

It came as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met face to face for the first time since Moscow’s invasion.

Euronews

Georgia's Kobakhidze engages with European leaders at Tirana summit, signalling thaw in EU relations

Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.

Evening Standard

PM to discuss Russia sanctions with Zelensky and European leaders in Tirana

The summit comes as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet face-to-face for the first time in Istanbul.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer digs himself into a hole in Tirana while Tories froth about a flag

Keir was supposed to be here for a deal on an asylum returns hub but his towering host had a surprise in store

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