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Farewell, Pope Francis

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Albania Turns to Filipino Workers as Emigration Crisis Drains Domestic Labor Force

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United Arab Emirates ‘s Expanding Influence in Albania – Financial and Political Concerns

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By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania, March 19th— Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo have signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening defense and security cooperation, marking a significant geopolitical development in the Western Balkans.

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Albania’s Food Safety Scandal Highlights Rule of Law Deficiencies Amid EU Accession Talks

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A recent scandal involving 10 tons of pesticide-laden mandarins distributed across Albania has once again exposed the country’s weak enforcement of food safety regulations and broader rule-of-law challenges. As Albania progresses in

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