Greek government condemns Albanian map, issues formal protest

FOREIGN AFFAIRS [InTimeNews] Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has condemned a map published by an Albanian magazine that depicts Greek territories as part of Albania. Marinakis described the map as “ahistorical” and confirmed that Greece...

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece, Albania

Three Turkish firefighters die in crash. Greece reports 44 wildfires in 24 hours. Albania deploys 900 firefighters near tourist resorts. ATHENS: Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece...

Wildfires rage in Turkiye and Albania amid scorching Mediterranean heat

Firefighters across Turkiye and Albania are battling multiple wildfires fueled by strong winds and days of extreme heat across the Mediterranean. In Turkiye’s Black Sea province of Karabuk, a blaze entering its sixth day has forced the evacuation...

Torrential rainstorms batter Romania as Turkey and Albania battle wildfires

ISTANBUL (AP) — Torrential rainstorms hit Romania overnight into Monday, triggering flash floods in the country’s northeast and killing at least one person, officials said, as Turkey and Albania battled wildfires. ISTANBUL (AP) — Torrential...

Torrential rainstorms batter Romania as Turkey and Albania battle wildfires

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania

ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled on Monday to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region. Smoke...

Albania to update property tax from 2026

Albania will introduce a new property tax system from 1 January 2026, aiming to align property values with real market prices and increase local revenues. The reform updates the reference prices per square metre for most regions, based on...

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey and Albania after days of scorching heat

ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled to put out wildfires on Monday in three separate provinces in Turkey and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region. Smoke billowed...

EU pumps €15m into Albania defence deal

The EU has approved another €15 million in military aid for Albania, boosting total support to €28 million through the European Peace Facility. EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato called Albania a “close and reliable partner” in security and foreign...

Firefighters battle blazes in Turkiye, Greece and Albania after days of scorching heat

Record-breaking temperatures in Turkey. Devastating fires also in Greece, Bulgaria, Albania

0 Turkey is grappling with extreme temperatures and wildfires. Firefighters have been battling the flames for several days, which are scorching the forests along the Mediterranean coast. A heatwave record, with a temperature of 50.5 degrees, was...

Romanian man and Albanian man arrested in Doncaster on immigration offences

Police in Doncaster have arrested two men on suspicion of immigration offences after a probe into illegal working in the city centre. Oficers from Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with colleagues from Immigration Enforcement...

Analyst warns Kosovo risks economic and political isolation as Albania moves closer to EU

Kosovo may face a return to “hard borders” with Albania and Montenegro within the next five to seven years if current political trends continue, Kosovo political analyst Agon Maliqi has warned. His comments, shared on social media and reported by...

Thousands flee wildfires in Greece, Turkey and Albania

Wildfires similar to these were reported in Greece, Turkey and Albania. Thousands were forced to leave their homes | Credit: Toa55/Shutterstock Strong winds were exacerbating the situation for firefighters in Greece and Turkey, where wildfires...

Albanian opposition figure calls for party renewal

Albania’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party (PD), must reflect on its election defeat and bring fresh leadership, according to senior party member Ilir Alimehmeti. He said the debate over veteran leader Sali Berisha should be handled by...

Road accidents fall, but young drivers lead

Albania saw 107 road accidents in June 2025, leaving 140 people dead or injured, according to preliminary data from INSTAT. From January to June, road accidents fell by 17% compared to the same period last year. Despite the drop, most crashes —...

Drug trafficker Ermir 'Cinco' Ndreaj arrested in Albania

The 44-year-old drug criminal Ermir Ndreaj was arrested in Tirana as part of an investigation by Albanian authorities into international drug trafficking, according to various Belgian and Albanian media reports. Six tonnes of cocaine were seized...

Greece and Albania evacuate villages as wildfires rage

Drosopigi, Greece — Firefighters were battling wildfires across Greece and the Western Balkans at the weekend as the south of Europe sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer, with some villages and settlements being evacuated in Greece and...

Southern Europe burns: 'Apocalyptic' wildfires rage in holiday hotspots with 14 people killed in Turkey, Greece battling 50 blazes in a day and villages razed to the ground in Albania

'Apocalyptic' wildfires have engulfed Southern Europe with several holiday hotspots threatened by the blazes and residents forced to flee their homes. Fourteen people have been killed by the wild infernos in Turkey sparked by a record 50C...

Taremi Wants to Regain Cristian Chivu’s Trust

According to La Repubblica via FCInter1908, they’re working hard to convince the manager to take them off the market. Both players are keen to earn back Inter’s trust. Meanwhile, the Serie A runner-up has put them up for sale alongside Albanian...