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Russia may be ready to accept a compromise on Kosovo, as it deepens its military and energy ties with Serbia

Kosovo

January 21, 2019 0

Belgrade, Serbia | 21 Jan 2019 (Tirana Echo) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted that Russia may be ready to work with everyone to find a deal on Kosovo, providing that a compromise is […]

Albanian PM Edi Rama assumes foreign minister position, amid growing discord with President Ilir Meta

Albania

January 21, 2019 0

Tirana, Albania | 11 Jan 2019 (Tirana Echo) – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will assume the duties of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, following a refusal by the country’s President Ilir Meta […]

Albanian President Refuses to Decree PM Proposal for Foreign Minister, deepening the feud between Meta and Rama

Albania

January 11, 2019 0

Tirana, Albania | 11 Jan 2019 (Tirana Echo) – Albania’s President Ilir Meta has refused to decree PM Rama’s proposal for the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, citing ‘lack of experience’ and ‘irresponsible statements’ […]

Albania PM reshuffles his government amid growing frustration with lack of progress

Albania

December 28, 2018 0

Tirana, Albania | 28 Dec 2018 (Tirana Echo) – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced a major reshuffle of his socialist government with 9 of his ministerial cabinet members replaced, amid growing frustration by […]

US Pompeo to FM Bushati – Albania made it clear that Iranian terrorism is unacceptable on European soil

Albania

December 23, 2018 0

Tirana, Albania | 22 Dec 2018 (Tirana Echo) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told his Albanian counterpart Ditmir Bushati that Albania’s expulsion of Iran’s Ambassador sent a clear message to the world that […]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

Former Sheraton Hotel in Tirana has been taken over by Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Announces Plans for a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tirana, Albania

Albania

December 11, 2018 0

Tirana, Albania (Tirana Echo) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Kastrati Hotels & Tower shpk for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Albania. Taking over [...]

Tourists in Croatia to ‘skip’ Bosnia through 2,4 km milestone bridge over the sea

Croatia

September 3, 2018 0

Dubrovnik, Croatia | Sept 02 (Tirana Echo) – Croatia has begun building a 2,4 km bridge over the sea, linking the two parts of its territory cut in half by 20km Bosnian maritime chunk of [...]

Albania

Armenia lifts visas for Albania citizens in hope to foster better business and tourism ties

August 31, 2018 0

Yerevan, Armenia |Aug 31 (Tirana Echo) – The Armenian government has announced it is lifting its visa regime for the citizens of Albania, signaling a new will from Yerevan to promote better relations with Tirana. [...]

Albania

Government planes sent to pick up Slovak Tourists from Albania

July 26, 2018 0

Slovakia’s Interior Ministry will send three aircraft to Albania to pick up 84 Slovak holidaymakers whose travel agency, Albania Travel, went bust on Tuesday (July 24), with the insurer picking up travel costs. “The ministry [...]

Albania

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

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 [...]

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