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Albania, Hong Kong and Egypt tipped as the trending destinations to watch in 2027

New data predicts which destinations are tipped to take off in 2027, with major sporting events and a spectacular solar eclipse also set to shape where travellers choose to go next year.

Euronews

WWII hospital shipwreck in Albania now hosts devil firefish, squid eggs and a rare monk seal 80 years after sinking

Albania's sunken Hospital Ship 'Po' now supports a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Dense biological communities and 54 identified taxa thrive on its submerged structure. Researchers documented 28 fish species, including a critically endangered monk seal. The wreck influences seabed conditions, creating scour hollows and sediment trails. This historic vessel serves as…

The Times of India

Sunken WWII hospital ship colonized by devil firefish and rare monk seals

A shipwreck off the coast of Albania has attracted both invasive species and provided a home for endangered ones, leading researchers to weigh the risks and benefits of these wrecks for local ecosystems.

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Tirana Zoo Animals Battle Scorching Heat as Keepers Struggle for Water: 'Everyone Struggles To Get It'

Albania's ongoing water crisis, exacerbated by extreme heatwaves, is impacting both humans and animals, including those at Tirana Zoo, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable water management solutions.

International Business Times UK

Europe's obsession with return hubs may not live up to the hype

Five EU states are racing to build migrant 'return hubs' before new rules are put in place, with Uganda and Rwanda rumoured as the most likely sites – but recent cases point to significant legal and practical obstacles, while the actual numbers do not match the expectations.

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Ivanka Trump Caught Picking Her Swimsuit Wedgie While Surfing on Costa Rica Beach

Ivanka Trump enjoys a family holiday in Costa Rica, surfing despite a wardrobe mishap, while facing scrutiny over luxury development plans in Albania.

International Business Times UK

Where you can go on holiday in Europe for less than €100 a day

With average three-star hotel stays coming in at €32 per person, and local beers priced at €1.50, Albania's capital Tirana topped this list of affordable city breaks.

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Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania

Many males are returned even if they have been trafficked but Home Office must now consider new legal guidance

The Guardian - UK

New Expedia data shows autumn travel can still be more affordable than summer – if you know where to look

Expedia data reveals where hotel prices are falling after summer, while interest in lesser-known destinations including Luxembourg, Albania and Montenegro is soaring.

Euronews

Which way for EU enlargement? Brussels faces moment of truth over bloc's expansion

EU enlargement is set to face its moment of truth in the coming months as Montenegro and Albania near membership, Ukraine and Moldova advance, and Brussels weighs reforms needed to absorb a bigger, more complex Union.

Euronews

Which countries have the best cyber security? Albania tops the global list

Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US.

Euronews

Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat

Austria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a significant drought. Italy issued red heat alerts for major cities, with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. Wildfires raged in Albania, forcing evacuations and continued firefighting efforts. Europe's agriculture…

The Economic Times

Italy to propose Albania-like migrant centres at the EU level

Italy is bringing to the EU a plan to set up new return centres, based on the Albania model, in safe third countries. Uganda among the options, clash with Spain over migrant management.

Euronews

Trump-linked Albania resort draws fire over environmental damage

Preliminary work on a vast hotel project linked to the Trump family has already caused irreparable damage to Albania's coast. Scientists and activists report that bulldozers have damaged nesting sites of loggerhead turtles and bird habitats. The project, first mooted by Jared Kushner, aims to build luxury hotels amid flamingo…

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France 24

Meloni's Italy: Fortress Europe?

Migration was at the heart of Giorgia Meloni's successful 2022 election campaign. Promising a tougher approach to irregular migration helped propel her to power, but what has her government achieved since then? One of its flagship policies was the creation of a controversial migrant processing centre in Albania. Yet the…

Bangkok Post

Albania police teargas protesters against Trump-linked resort

TIRANA (ALBANIA) - Police used tear gas and water cannon on Thursday against protesters outside the parliament in Albania, where a tourism project linked to the Trump family has sparked outrage.

LiveScience

Giant, milky-green vortex swirls across massive 'cryptodepression' lake in Southern Europe — Earth from space

A 2020 astronaut photo shows a massive, milky-green vortex in Lake Skadar, which lies on the border between Montenegro and Albania.

International Business Times UK

'The New Jeffrey Epstein?:' Jared Kushner World Cup Appearance Draws Backlash Over Exclusive Albania Island Plan

Jared Kushner's high-profile appearance at the World Cup with Donald Trump draws attention to his controversial $1.4bn Sazan Island resort project, amid protests and a corruption probe in Albania.

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The Independent UK

10 European countries that do not have EES for 2026 holidays

Could this be the year of the Balkan boom? The countries in Europe to visit that are not at risk of long EES border queues

International Business Times UK

Dua Lipa Blasts Government for Tearing Up Eco Laws for Ivanka Trump's Billion-Pound Resort

Dua Lipa criticises the Albanian government's decision to weaken environmental protections for a Trump-backed resort, sparking protests and highlighting broader issues of government transparency.

The Independent UK

‘Thank you Dua Lipa’: Albanians against Ivanka Trump’s plans for luxury resort praise singer’s support

SPECIAL REPORT: As the global superstar lends her support to Albanians’ anti-government demonstrations, protestors tell Annabel Grossman that her backing provides a critical boost to their cause – although some ask why it didn’t come sooner

International Business Times UK

Dua Lipa Exposes 'Concerning' Lack of Transparency in Trump-Linked Albania Deal

Dua Lipa criticises a Trump-linked development in Albania, questioning its transparency and environmental impact, as protests escalate against the controversial £1.2bn project.

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa throws support behind Albanians protesting controversial Trump resort

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Dua Lipa says Albania protests against Ivanka Trump luxury resort are ‘inspiring’

The 30-year-old was speaking on her podcast alongside Albanian author Lea Ypi

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa breaks silence on Albania protests against Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort

Dua Lipa has lent her support to protests in Albania that have erupted in opposition to a luxury development project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

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