Albania
Greek News
Remains of 32 Greek Soldiers Who Fell in Albania Finally Buried
The burial ceremony of 32 Greek soldiers who fell in Albania during the Greek-Italian war of 1940-41 was held earlier in the week at Aghios Nikolaos Church at the military cemetery of Klisoura.
The ceremony was held as part of...
Europe
“Chinese Digital Silk Road” Dominates the Western Balkans
China has made inroads in the Balkans by providing security cameras for personal surveillance, thus establishing its digital presence in the region
Europe
Albania’s Election Points To Ruling Party Win
Albania's preliminary election results, which were made public Monday, point towards the ruling Socialist Party winning another term.
Crime
Vienna Terrorist was ISIS Sympathizer With North Macedonian Ties
One thousand police officers fanned out across the Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday night, searching for the gunman who had killed five people and wounded at least seventeen more in what authorities had quickly deemed a terrorist attack.
The...
Diplomacy
Greece, Albania Agree to Settle Maritime Boundaries at International Court
Greece and Albania should settle the issue of their respective maritime zones at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama agreed during their meeting in Tirana on...
Diplomacy
Greek Relatives Provide Blood Samples to Help ID Fallen Soldiers from Greek-Italian War
The remains of Greek soldiers from Western Macedonia who died during the Greek-Italian war of 1940-1941 in Albania will be identified through blood samples provided by living relatives in the region, authorities said on Friday.
Western Macedonia regional director George...
Greece
Thousands of Albanians Line Up at Kakavia Border to Re-Enter Greece
Thousands of cars from Albania were lined up at the Kakavia border on Sunday, August 16 after the Greek government relaxed restrictions on the amount eligible to enter the nation.
According to the recent decision, the amount of people able...
Greece
Greece Restricts Border Crossings to Just Six Points to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Greece will restrict its land border entry points into the country to just six, in order to better control the spread of coronavirus in view of the upsurge in cases in neighboring Balkan countries, government spokesperson Stelios Petsas announced...
Archaeology
Vandals Destroy Magnificent Marble Columns at Ancient Greek City in Albania
Unknown vandals in Albania have caused "irreparable" damage to a monument in ancient Apollonia near the town of Fieri, Albanian authorities announced on Saturday.
The director of the archaeological site was quoted as saying that "the damage is irreparable", as...
Greece
Greece Opens Borders to Albanians Due to Seasonal Worker Shortage
Greece and Albania signed an agreement on Friday paving the way for thousands of Albanian citizens to work in Greece's agriculture sector, despite the currently-prevailing coronavirus restrictions.
The two countries had closed their borders in March to prevent the virus...