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Albania to decriminalize marijuana for personal use

Albania to decriminalize marijuana for personal use

TIRANA, Nov. 7 – Drug addicts caught with less than 3 grams of marijuana aimed for personal use will no longer be arrested and jailed, according to a new amendment to the country’s criminal code.   So far, cannabis users

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Only one out of seven women report domestic violence cases

Only one out of seven women report domestic violence cases

TIRANA, Nov. 9 – Domestic violence claimed between 20 to 30 lives a year in the past five years and affected thousands, but a network of women empowerment lobbying to provide rehabilitation services to violence perpetrators claims only up to

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George Tames, the White House photojournalist with Albanian roots

George Tames, the White House photojournalist with Albanian roots

TIRANA, Nov. 10 – One of the most renowned photojournalists of his era, few people realize that George Tames, the New York Times White House photographer from 1945 – 1985, hails from Albanian roots. He developed a style contrary to

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Albania-Israel, a decisive qualifier for a third spot, play-off hopes

Albania-Israel, a decisive qualifier for a third spot, play-off hopes

By Ervin Lisaku TIRANA, Nov. 10 – Albania will take on Israel this weekend in a qualifier that is expected to be key for its World Cup qualifying bid as victory is desperately needed to secure a third spot and

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Developing: Massive floods hit Albania

Developing: Massive floods hit Albania

TIRANA, Nov. 8 –  Massive floods have hit almost every corner of Albania as torrential rains persisted Tuesday morning, forcing officials to close schools across the country and urge residents to avoid all but essential travel. At least two people

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Essad pasha Toptani: The Man, the War, the Power

Essad pasha Toptani: The Man, the War, the Power

Journalist-turned-writer Ilir Ikonomi presents a new biography of Essad Pasha, arguably the most controversial power broker in the initial decade of Albania’s existence as a state. After his critically acclaimed books on other Albanian standout figures, Ikonomi is stepping into

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OSCE urges Albania to move ahead with electoral reform

OSCE urges Albania to move ahead with electoral reform

TIRANA, Oct. 31 – The head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Bernd Borchardt, has urged Albania’s Special Committee on Electoral Reform to complete the OSCE ODIHR recommended changes to the country’s electoral code based on the commitment of Albania’s

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Albania diversifies map of European tourist arrivals

Albania diversifies map of European tourist arrivals

TIRANA, Nov. 2 – Albania is diversifying its map of European tourist arrivals as the country emerges as an under-the-radar destination and tourism gains momentum as a much promising sector for the developing Albanian economy. While patriotic tourism from ethnic

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International singers compete in Marie Kraja opera festival

International singers compete in Marie Kraja opera festival

TIRANA, Nov. 3 – Sixteen European singers are competing in the sixteenth edition of Marie Kraja festival, Albania’s sole international operatic festival, which is continuing its tradition even this year under the lead of Inva Mula, Albania’s internationally renowned soprano,

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‘Home Sweet Home,’ opens Tirana film festival

‘Home Sweet Home,’ opens Tirana film festival

TIRANA, Nov. 3 – ‘Home Sweet Home,’ a Kosovo-Macedonian co-production directed by Faton Bajraktari opened this year’s 14th edition of the Tirana International Film Festival which will be showcasing more than a 100 features and short films from all over

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