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Cham Issue Undermines Albania Greece Strategic Deal

Albania

July 9, 2018 0

Tirana, Albania – July 09 (Tirana Echo) – The crucial maritime border agreement between Albania and Greece which was expected to be signed in the first half of this year is reportedly being postponed, raising […]

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

Albania

July 9, 2018 0

Hundreds of Roman and Greek artifacts and ancient shipwrecks sitting under Albania’s barely explored coastline are in danger of falling prey to looters or treasure hunters if not properly protected, researchers and archaeologists warn. James […]

China ready to raise level of engagement in Albania – says Premier Li Keqiang

Albania

July 8, 2018 0

Sofia, Bulgaria – July 07 (Tirana Echo) – China stands ready to work with Albania to accelerate the alignment of their development strategies and lift bilateral ties to a new level – Chinese Premier Li […]

Albania and Montenegro hold first joint government session in history

Albania

July 7, 2018 0

Shkodra, Albania – July 3rd (Tirana Echo) – Albania and Montenegro have held their first ever joint-session of respective government in the strategic Albanian city of Shkodra, praising political ties and kick-starting a more intensive […]

For Albanians, it’s not just an eagle. Here’s the deeper story on those World Cup fines

Albania

July 5, 2018 0

The Washington Post says that when Switzerland competes against Sweden in the World Cup on Tuesday, no players will celebrate with the eagle hand gesture. At a match on June 20, there was a big […]

Turkish Cuisine Ready to Challenge the World

Health & Food

May 5, 2017 0

Besides our history and cultural heritage, it is the Turkish cuisine that is one of our greatest richness. However, unfortunately, Turkish cuisine is one of the richest in the world, but is not adequately known [...]

Nothing Tastes like Albanian Flija, the Layered Pancake

Health & Food

May 1, 2017 0

Being one of the most favorite dishes of Albania, Flija is a layered pancake made with simple ingredients and baked slowly over a few hours. Served hot, fresh and with honey or greek yogurt [...]

Health & Food

Croatian Recipes: Dalmatian Pašticada

May 1, 2017 0

If you visit the Dalmatian coast then you must try this dish as it originates in Dalmatia. Dalmatinska pašticada, or just pašticada, is a stewed beef dish cooked in a special sauce and served usually [...]

Croatia

Traditional Free Grah Lunch to Mark May Day Around Croatia

May 1, 2017 0

Croatians celebrate Labor Day today with a public holiday that will see thousands turn out for traditional free lunches around the country. More than 60,000 portions of free bean soup and 55,000 bread rolls are [...]

Business

EU, 220 m€ Investment for Mediterranean Food Projects

April 30, 2017 0

The EU will invest 220 million euros in water and food projects in Mediterranean areas as part of PRIMA Program. The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) was announced at the [...]

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

Albania

July 9, 2018 0

Chinese giant Mobike makes Albanian capital Tirana its first home in the Balkans

Albania

June 11, 2018 0

Tirana, Albania | June 11 (Tirana Echo) – Chinese bike rental giant Mobike has launched its services in Albania’s capital Tirana, making it the first home city in the Balkans to host the revolutionary new [...]

Albania

Air Albania to start flying soon to top European destinations – Offers glimpse of hope for Albanian travelers

June 11, 2018 0

Tirana, Albania | June 11 (Tirana Echo) – A new carrier called ‘Air Albania’ is expected to start flying by the end of this month towards top destinations in Europe and a scheduled transatlantic flight [...]

Albania

Albania aims to become a top destination of the Mediterranean offer. New Vlora Airport ready by 2020 – says PM

June 6, 2018 0

Vlora, Albania | June 06 (Tirana Echo) – Albania aims to turn into a top destination of the Mediterranean touristic package, while the government is committed to improving infrastructural links in the south with a [...]

Albania

Ghosts from the Past – The Bunkerization of Albania

May 26, 2018 0

Eric Czuleger says for Ozy.com that people should always care because paranoia can take many forms, including the bunkerization of an entire country, like the case of the small Balkan country of Albania. It was [...]

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