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Top destinations and most bookings: Where did Europeans travel to in 2026?

Data released by eDreams ODIGEO has revealed the online travel agency’s most-booked destinations for European travellers in 2026.

Euronews · 7h ago

French TV channels scramble to apologize after airing Albanian protests as Paris and Lyon

Two French news channels have apologized after misidentifying protest images from Albania as demonstrations in France

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Watch: Protesters launch fireworks at police as fiery clashes take place in Albania

Protests in Tirana escalated into clashes as demonstrators faced off with riot police during an anti-government rally. Protesters expressed their anger over alleged government corruption, unemployment, and education issues. The demonstrations also targeted government buildings and banks, leading to significant unrest in the city. The student-led protests represented a wider…

The Times of India · Oct 25

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Protests sweep across Europe, in photos

Protests over a range of issues are taking place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent.

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Albanian opposition and ruling party lawmakers scuffle in parliament over student protest tensions

The clashes broke out after parliamentary leadership rejected opposition demands to debate ten days of student demonstrations that have gripped the capital Tirana.

Euronews · Oct 23

Albanian police clash with anti-government protesters for an 8th day

Protests in Tirana escalated as police employed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators seeking reform. Students are demanding lower tuition fees, enhanced state investment in education, and government accountability regarding corruption. Protests have erupted across several European countries due to rising living costs and housing concerns among citizens. Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Fireworks, petrol bombs and water cannon as unrest escalates in Albania

Protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police in Tirana on Monday, as anti-government demonstrations escalated and riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets.

Euronews · Oct 20

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'Our Land, Our Albania': Supreme Court Burns as Anger Over Jared Kushner-Linked Resort Fuels Revolt

Demonstrators set fire to Albania's Supreme Court during escalating protests in Tirana, which began over a controversial coastal resort and have broadened into opposition to Edi Rama's government.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Buildings ablaze, petrol bombs hurled at parliament: 10 visuals show chaos of Albania protests

Protests in Tirana against Prime Minister Rama have escalated, marked by violent confrontations between crowds and law enforcement. Frustrated by rampant corruption and expensive university tuition, protesters have hurled stones and petrol bombs. In reaction, police have unleashed water cannons and tear gas to control the situation, resulting in multiple…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Ryanair and easyJet announce new flight routes for next summer – here’s the full list

Ryanair and easyJet have announced new flight routes for next summer, expanding connections between UK airports and popular holiday destinations. EasyJet has launched 18 new routes from 10 UK airports, including six new services to Spain and its first-ever flights to Girona. Meanwhile, Ryanair has released the first of its…

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Albania's PM refuses to quit with protests against university conditions in sixth day

The unrest follows months of anti-government protests in the Balkan nation, initially sparked by a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family.

Euronews · Oct 19

Albanian police clash with protesters in Tirana as unrest enters sixth day

Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas in Tirana as anti-government protests over university conditions and corruption turned violent.

Euronews · Oct 19

Albanian police fire rubber bullets and arrest hundreds as anti-government protests enter fifth day

Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day.

Euronews · Oct 17

Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate

Clashes broke out near the prime minister’s office in Albania as riots gripped the capital, Tirana, for a fifth day

The Independent UK · Oct 17

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The Independent UK · Oct 17

Violent Albanian protests sparked by luxury Trump resort ramp up amid demands for PM to resign

Police in riot gear responded with tear gas, water canons and rubber bullets as student-led demonstrations turned violent

The Times of India · Oct 17

Violent Albania Protests Escalate: Student movement confronts Edi Rama; hundreds detained, dozens injured

In Tirana, a large assembly of students is rallying for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation, citing rampant corruption. Tensions escalated into violent confrontations with riot police, resulting in several injuries. The protests highlight widespread dissatisfaction in Albania linked to job scarcity and corruption, aligning with similar movements across Europe regarding…

France 24 · Oct 16

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions…

France 24 · Oct 15

Student protests spread in Albania as demonstrators call for PM resignation

Clashes broke out between demonstrators and police for the third consecutive day on Thursday in Albania, with Prime Minister Edi Rama condemning the “chaos” that caused damage to government buildings. Thousands of protesters are calling for Rama's resignation and better studying conditions for Albanian students.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests

Demonstrators demand resignation of Edi Rama after three days of clashes in capital Tirana

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Clashes break out for a third day in Albania as anti-government protests swell

Clashes between police and student demonstrators protesting Albania's long-governing Socialist government have erupted in Tirana

France 24 · Oct 14

Albania protests turn violent as protestors demand PM Rama's resignation

Anti-government protests in Albania’s capital Tirana turned violent for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, leaving several government buildings damaged and at least one ablaze. As thousands demanded improved university conditions and the government's resignation, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would not step down.

The Times of India · Oct 14

Albania protests: Students clash with police, Education Ministry catches fire amid anti-government protests - video

Albania’s capital, Tirana, witnessed a fresh outbreak of violence on Wednesday as student protesters clashed with police, vehicles burned and the Education Ministry caught fire during demonstrations over education costs, university conditions and alleged government corruption.

The Times of India · Oct 13

Albania police use tear gas on protesting students as stir turns violent

In Albania, student protests escalated into violent clashes with police in the capital, Tirana. These demonstrations aimed to highlight critical issues surrounding education and socio-economic challenges. Students raised urgent concerns over campus conditions, rising tuition fees, and uncertain job prospects. Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu denounced the unrest, advocating for…

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Albanian Mayor Leads From Prison With Help From an AI Avatar, Pledging Free School Lunches

Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has addressed the public through an AI-generated avatar while detained before trial, prompting debate over political communication, transparency and accountability.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

‘Starchitects go home’: what’s the truth behind Albania’s astonishing building boom?

Sixty top architecture firms from around the world have mooted 500 eye-catching projects across Albania, sparking fury and protests. Now they’re being celebrated in an 800-page tome that some are calling ‘a smoking gun’

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