The home of Albania's former paranoid dictator is welcoming young artists from around the world in the country's latest step to shake off its hermetic past.

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Albania offers the perfect blend of history, nature, and vibrant culture! From the lively streets of Tirana to the breathtaking beaches of the Albanian Riviera, every moment is an adventure. Explore ancient castles,

Environmental groups criticized Albania for its silence and lack of progress in analyzing 102 containers suspected of carrying hazardous waste. Despite warnings, the government has not conducted tests.

Environmental groups have criticized Albania’s silence and lack of progress in analyzing 102 containers suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste.

In Albania’s capital, Baba Mondi envisions a Vatican-like state for his Bektashi faith on a tiny scrap of land that would serve as a model for love

The Italian government has told judges at the European Union’s highest court that its transfers of migrants to asylum processing centers in Albania comply with EU and human rights laws.

One year after Albania's parliament ratified the country's controversial migration centers deal with Italy, the two migrant holding centers constructed in Shengjin and Gjader stand completely empty. What happens next?

The home of former communist leader Enver Hoxha has been transformed into a new, chic residency. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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While the mercury is rising to uncomfortable levels during summer in the southern Med, destinations along the north-western Iberian Peninsula are hotting up in demand. Low-cost flights from the likes of Ryanair and Vueling have made it easier to access areas along Spain’s Galician coast, where green hills roll into cool Atlantic waters.