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Tirana cracks down on undeclared tourist bed tax
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
TIRANA, July 4 - Tirana authorities are inspecting hotels and guesthouses, mainly on the city’s outskirts, to verify compliance with the tourist bed tax. The checks target informal operators, with penalties imposed on those found in breach. The...
Tourism lifts Albania’s fuel and beer sales
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
A surge in tourist arrivals is boosting consumption of excise goods in Albania, including fuel, beer, cigarettes, and coffee, according to customs data for the first half of 2025. Fuel use hit a record 357,000 tonnes, up 14% year-on-year, driven...
Albania and Kosovo commit to 24/7 border operations
Gazeta Tema
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July 4, 2025
PRISTINA/TIRANA, July 4 — Finance Ministers Petrit Malaj of Albania and Hekuran Murati of Kosovo have announced that the Morinë–Vërmicë border crossing will operate continuously—24 hours a day, seven days a week—to improve services and reduce...
New UK border security measures to affect travellers flying from Greece and Italy
Plymouth Herald
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July 4, 2025
A visa update for Europe has been issued by the Foreign Office as part of a new crackdown on border security. Countries affected by the change include popular holiday destinations for Brits such as Greece and Italy. On the social media platform X,...
Weed tourism lights up global travel
BizNews
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Marijuana-inspired travel is the next big thing in the global travel industry as the world begins to realise that ganja really is the new tourism gold. Knowing that cannabis and the tourism dollar are fast friends would most likely have Bob Marley...
Albanian villages: From national neglect to national assets
Gazeta Tema
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July 2, 2025
During a meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama urged Albanian mayors to redirect their attention to villages, proposing a number of reforms to support agriculture. While this suggests the government is beginning to acknowledge the problem,...
Backpacking the Balkans, Part II
Sandpoint Reader - Idaho
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June 30, 2025
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the first installment of this travelogue, my partner Cadie and I had just completed the arduous hike through the Accursed Mountains in northern Albania, arriving in the beautiful village of Theth. The day after our...
Documentary About Albania! German Journalist and Director Visit Shkodra
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
Touristic Albania is gaining increasing attention from major international media outlets, which are turning their eyes to the country as an undiscovered and highly attractive travel destination. German journalist Sussane Petersen from the renowned...
U.S. warns Albanians: Tourist visas not for birthright citizenship
Gazeta Tema
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July 2, 2025
TIRANA, July 2 – The U.S. Embassy in Albania issued a warning Wednesday that using a tourist visa to travel to the United States with the primary intent of giving birth and securing citizenship for a child is prohibited. “Using a tourist visa to...
Nudity at the Beach Still a Taboo in Albania, Citizens Call for Designated Areas
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
At a time when many foreign tourists choose Albania for their vacations and often have no issue going topless on the beach, for the majority of Albanians, this remains a line that should not be crossed. In Durrës, beachgoers express surprise — and...
U.S. Embassy Urges Citizens: Do Not Use Tourist Visas to Give Birth in the U.S.
Euronews Albania
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July 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has issued a warning to citizens regarding the use of tourist visas. In a social media post, the embassy emphasized that using a tourist visa to travel to the United States primarily to give birth and obtain U.S....
Two Men Arrested for Drug Distribution Following Tirana Prosecutor’s Investigation; Drugs Seized
Albanian Daily News
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Tirana Prosecution arrested two 27-year-old youngsters after several months of investigation for distributing narcotics in doses in several areas of the capital, namely Tiranë e Re, Kombinat, and Selita. Through proactive investigative methods and...
Act fast to secure Ryanair discounts for holidays between August and September
Cornwall Live
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July 2, 2025
If you're looking for an affordable last-minute getaway this summer, Ryanair could be the ideal choice. The budget airline has just reduced flight prices to two European destinations as part of a quick flash sale. This limited 48-hour deal offers...
Discover 4 outstanding holiday deals designed for over-50s - save up £800 per person
GB News
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July 2, 2025
Saga Holidays has unveiled a limited-time sale offering substantial savings of up to £800 per person on escorted touring holidays for mature travellers. The promotion covers departures before January 31, 2026 across European and worldwide...
My must-visit destinations in Eastern Europe with cheap spas and white sand beaches – flights are less than £20
The Scottish Sun
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July 2, 2025
DITCH the classic European escapes for these lesser-known gems - that's the advice from experienced Wizz Air flight attendant, Niko. She's not a regular cabin crew, though as Niko has been with the airline since the very first flight in 2004. 8...
Ryanair slashes £20 off flights to two holiday destinations - but you need to be quick
Daily Express
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July 2, 2025
If you're hunting for a bargain last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair may have just the ticket with their latest slash in fares. The low-cost carrier has unveiled a new flash sale offering discounted fares to two European hotspots. In a time-limited...
Ryanair 48-hour deal for travel to 2 European hotspots - including Spanish beach city
Bristol Post
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July 2, 2025
If you're seeking an affordable last-minute escape this summer, Ryanair might just have the perfect option. The budget airline has now slashed ticket prices to two European destinations in a new flash sale. This deal, available for just 48 hours,...
Jared and Ivanka's Albanian island
The Week Magazine
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July 2, 2025
The Albanian government has approved a controversial $1.4 billion deal with Donald Trump's son-in-law to develop the island of Sazan into a "luxury resort", said Balkan Insight. Sazan, an uninhabited island off the southern city of Vlorë, was an...
Tourism | Croatia: Prices rise, arrivals fall
Tornos News
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June 30, 2025
As summer heats up on the Adriatic, the port of Split in Croatia is a hive of activity. Hundreds of tourists are flocking to board ships bound for cosmopolitan islands like Vis, with local authorities reporting full ferries and increased tourism....
Albania sees strong deposit and lending growth
Gazeta Tema
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June 30, 2025
Deposits in both the lek and euro have surged in Albania, according to Bank of Albania data as of the end of May. Lek-denominated savings reached 645 billion leks, rising by 5 billion from April, largely driven by businesses but significantly...