EBRD, Additional EUR 30M for Rrogozhinë Railway

A strategic investment in the modernization of Albania’s railway infrastructure is becoming a reality, thanks to the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU), and the European Investment Bank...

UK asylum plans shows post-Brexit Britain is ‘in very dark place’, Albanian PM warns

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CHOICE Newsletter: Summit Devoid of Surprises

Dear reader, welcome to the August issue of the CHOICE monthly newsletter! As some parts of Europe bake under another hot summer, while other get soaked by rain, our team has scattered across the continent – but with a noticeable pattern. Most of...

Man dies after car crashes into moose in Alaska national park

The Anchorage Fire Department posted a video on Tuesday of a moose wandering around the department looking for her babies. The fire department joked the momma moose was inspecting their equipment while on the hunt for her kiddos. DENALI PARK,...

Western Balkan coal plants cut harmful emissions in 2024 but breaches remain extreme

In 2024, Western Balkan governments’ chronic law enforcement failures allowed sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal power plants to exceed legal limits by six times, according to the Comply or Close report. Particulate...

European Energy Communities Facility to award EUR 45,000 per project

The European Energy Communities Facility grants are intended to support the development of comprehensive business plans for community energy projects in 31 countries. A total budget of over EUR 3 million will be distributed among 73 selected...

EBRD confirms €30m loan for Albania

The funding will be used for reconstruction of the line between Durrës and Rrogozhinë. THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has confirmed that it will provide Albanian Railways (HSH) with a €30m loan for reconstruction of...

Ivey LEADER Project expands to Thailand

Through a new partnership between Ivey Business School and the Asian Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurship Center, the LEADER Project brought case-method learning to aspiring entrepreneurs in Bangkok, Thailand. The LEADER Project is a...

Talents Sarajevo 2025 Reveals Mentorship Line-Up

The nineteenth edition of Talents Sarajevo welcomes 63 participants from 17 countries, grouped into eight specialised labs: Acting Studio, Directors Summit, Script Station, Camera Studio, Producers Summit, Editing Studio, Talent Press, and Pack &...

Terror-free Türkiye initiative hears conflict resolution experts

The National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee of the Turkish Parliament convened for the 10th time on Wednesday in Ankara to discuss the path forward in the terror-free Türkiye initiative. Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş presided...

Greta Thunberg Joins Sarajevo Protest, Reads Names of Children Killed in Gaza

The world’s most famous young activist Greta Thunberg is staying in Sarajevo, and today she joined the protests in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Together with other residents and activists in Sarajevo, she had a performance at the Eternal...

Britons increasingly swapping Med’s busy hotspots for ‘destination dupes’

It will take more than a TikTok trend to break Britons’ love affair with Mediterranean beaches. But latest figures show travellers are increasingly swapping Málaga for North Macedonia and Benidorm for the Balkans as part of a social media craze...

5 Off-the-Path Experiences You’ll Never Forget

A bounty of experiences rewards those willing to venture beyond predictable travel destinations to places that remain under the radar for most travelers. The trade-off, of course, is that these lesser-known metropolises, remote villages, and...

Journalists’ rights and obligations in digital media

The digital media transformation has created fundamental changes in communication and journalism while profoundly affecting the balance between rights and responsibilities. The need to redefine the traditional concept of press freedom in the...

The 12 summer holiday mistakes nearly all families make – that risk fungal infections and eye-bleeding diseases

SUMMER holiday season is finally upon us. Whether you’re going camping in the UK or jetting off for an all-inclusive break abroad, there’s a lot to consider before you travel. 5 Heading on holiday this summer? Don't make these mistakesCredit:...

Bosnia’s coal plants the biggest polluters in Western Balkans, CEE Bankwatch survey shows

Coal plants in Bosnia & Herzegovina were the biggest SO2 emitters in the Western Balkans in 2024, according to a survey by CEE Bankwatch, an environmental NGO. Last year, Bosnian plants emitted 212,840 tonnes of SO2 – 11.3 times higher than the...

Driver dies after hitting a moose near Alaskan national park

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A car crashed into a moose early on the morning of Aug 1 near the entrance to America’s Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, killing the driver and injuring a passenger, park officials said. The crash happened south of...

Is Serbia penalised with 35% tariff due to partnership with Russia?

Serbia has failed to reach an agreement with the United States (US) regarding the rate of new tariffs, which are set to come into force on 7 August and could reach as high as 35% on Serbian exports to the US. This rate is among the highest on the...

The 'new Greece' that's a stunning alternative for Brits with hardly any tourists

As the summer season approaches and holiday bookings increase, North Macedonia is becoming a popular choice for those seeking a less travelled destination. Situated in Europe and surrounded by Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Albania, North Macedonia...

Driver killed, passenger hurt after hitting moose near Denali National Park

August 3, 2025 / 9:16 AM EDT / CBS/AP A 24-year-old man was killed and a woman was injured after their vehicle hit a moose near the entrance to Alaska's Denali National Park and Reserve, officials said. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Friday,...