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Capital
Tirana
Head of State
President Bajram Begaj
Head of Government
Prime Minister Edi Rama
Malaysia
Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?
Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Protests around the world
Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government
23 Dec 2025 - 12:08PM
Crime
Man on trial in Albania shoots judge dead in court, injures 2 others
7 Oct 2025 - 10:34AM
Artificial intelligence
Albania appoints ‘world’s first’ AI government minister
AI minister ‘Diella’ to oversee public tenders, an area long plagued by corruption in Albania.
12 Sep 2025 - 12:37PM
Archaeology and palaeontology
Monumental tomb of Roman period discovered in Albania
The large tomb is the first discovery in Albania of what the experts believe to be a wealthy person’s resting place.
8 Sep 2025 - 6:23PM
European Union
Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests
Europe battles record wildfires as a heatwave scorches Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, threatening towns, tourism, and ecosystems.
12 Aug 2025 - 9:03PM
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Crime
US professor’s ex-wife charged in connection with his murder in Greece
Four men, including the ex-wife’s boyfriend, are also accused of being involved in the fatal shooting of Przemyslaw Jeziorski.
18 Jul 2025 - 2:49AM
Britain
UK talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers
The British leader is under pressure to reduce immigration and cut the number of irregular migrants arriving on UK shores.
16 May 2025 - 3:10PM
European Union
‘Albania belongs in EU,’ von der Leyen tells re-elected PM Rama
The EU saw the vote as a test of the democratic maturity of the Balkan nation, by far the most Europe-oriented in the region.
14 May 2025 - 7:43PM
Diplomacy
Opinion
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A world on edge is headed for a geopolitical reckoning – in May
Lasting changes could arise from the Trump vs Xi diplomatic chess, EU’s emerging strategy and political flux in Seoul, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
19 Apr 2025 - 5:48AM
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TikTok
Albania PM says TikTok ban was not a ‘rushed reaction to a single incident’
Albania’s prime minister defends TikTok ban, citing careful consideration and concern for youth safety.
23 Dec 2024 - 10:16AM
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Malaysia
Bruno Mars’ Malaysia show caught in cross hairs of anti-Israel boycott
Fans divided over September 17 event as calls grow to shun the singer for staying silent on Israel’s military campaign against Palestinians.
28 Jun 2024 - 11:01AM
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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
No Messi repeat? Star names, ticket price revealed for Atletico’s Hong Kong game
Euro 2024 and Copa America stars will appear, host club Kitchee say, raising prospect of seeing likes of World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann.
27 Jun 2024 - 9:53PM
Euro 2024
Zaccagni rescues Italy with last-gasp goal leaving Croatia in Euro 2024 limbo
Italy progress in second place behind winners Spain with 1-1 draw against Croatia and will face Switzerland in the last 16.
25 Jun 2024 - 2:12PM
Euro 2024
Spain complete perfect group stage despite wholesale changes against Albania
Match was not a cruise for a Spain team showing 10 changes to the side which started their 1-0 win over Italy four days earlier.
25 Jun 2024 - 2:16PM
Euro 2024
Spain impress again at Euro 2024 but get helping hand from Italy to reach last 16
Spanish could have had the match won before Italy suffer stroke of misfortune in the tournament’s biggest match to date.
21 Jun 2024 - 5:50AM
Euro 2024
Serbia’s belief hailed by Stojkovic after late Euro 2024 goal shatters Slovenia
‘We do not give up,’ manager Dragan Stojkovic says, praising persistent attacks that earned a last-gasp equaliser, keeping Serbia’s tournament hopes alive.
21 Jun 2024 - 5:16AM
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Euro 2024
Germany through, Scotland still alive as Croatia, Albania play thrilling draw
A round-up of all the action from day six, which produced our first last-16 entrant and more last-minute drama in which an Albania midfielder went from villain to hero.
20 Jun 2024 - 1:28PM
Euro 2024
Ruiz ready to play starring role again for Spain in crunch Euro tie against Italy
Coach Luis de la Fuente is hoping for more of the same from his ‘fantastic’ Paris Saint-Germain playmaker, who was outstanding in the win over Croatia.
20 Jun 2024 - 2:53AM
Tourism
Dupe travel: how to find cheaper, quieter alternatives to holiday hotspots
Santa Barbara, California, as a stand-in for the French Riviera, Albania instead of Greece – travel experts offer their tips on alternatives to popular destinations that are less tourist-infested and not as pricey.
25 Jun 2024 - 11:15AM
Euro 2024
Italy concede record early goal but bounce back to beat Albania in opening game
Holders suffered worst-possible start but first-half recovery ensured they started their bid to retain their crown with victory.
16 Jun 2024 - 11:03AM
Euro 2024
Slick Spain hammer Croatia at Euro 2024 as Barcelona’s Yamal, 16, makes history
Three-time European champions dismantle disappointing Croatia in Berlin, with Lamine Yamal providing an assist.
16 Jun 2024 - 5:28PM
Euro 2024
Moment of truth for revamped Italy as Euros title defence begins against Albania
Holders and four-time world champions are quietly confident despite missing out on the last World Cup and starting in a tough group that also includes Spain and Croatia.
15 Jun 2024 - 6:34AM
European Union
Opinion
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EU elections: far-right rose on the back of centrist parties’ empty promises
Instead of offering policy solutions or addressing sceptics, traditional parties in Brussels have left a vacuum for the far-right to fill.
13 Jun 2024 - 8:30PM
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TV shows and streaming video
How did Netflix win the streaming wars? It stayed true to its nerdy roots
Netflix has been mining its viewing data for more than a decade. Knowing what its users want – from preferred genres to regional programmes – has helped it refine its winning recipe.
10 Jun 2024 - 6:45PM
Euro 2024
Italy, unfancied after World Cup shocker, look to retain trophy at Euro 2024
Holders dipped after winning last Euros and failed to reach Qatar, but boss Roberto Mancini has since left for Saudi Arabia with Luciano Spalletti taking over.
5 Jun 2024 - 8:00PM
Uefa
Three-time Euros winners Spain aiming to return to glory amid federation scandal
Corruption investigation and an unsolicited kiss at the Women’s World Cup final have rocked the RFEF, while on the pitch, La Roja have barely threatened latter stages since winning back-to-back tournaments in 2012.
4 Jun 2024 - 11:59PM
Uefa
Euro 2024 fixtures, results, tables, how to watch and all you need to know
Month-long European tournament taking place mainly in the early hours of the morning for Hongkongers, with France and England starting among the favourites.
16 Jun 2024 - 12:58AM
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