Albania

Country in Southeast Europe

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Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

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Protesters in Tirana, Albania demand resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama Demonstrators also demanded the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha who has been held under house arrest on corruption charges since last year. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 3 days ago

Albania asks for help from EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre to tackle wildfires There have been numerous wildfires in the southern district of Dropull, 250 kilometers south of the capital Tirana. Fires there have been made worse by wind with firefighters hampered by a lack of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:06Published 4 days ago

Fire sweeps through mountains in southern Albania Soldiers and firefighters are struggling to contain a massive blaze amid summer heat. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

Migrant detention facilities nearly built in Albania in controversial deal with Italy The construction of two Italian migrant detention centres in Albania is underway with the facilities expected to open at the beginning of August. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 latest: Germany first team to reach round of 16 after beating Hungary 2-0 Germany cement their lead, while in Group B Albania write off Croatia's sensational two-minute comeback with a 95' equaliser. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published on June 19, 2024

Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 with wins for Spain and Italy at 2024 Euros Italy finished 2-1 against Albania in Dortmund while in Berlin it was a 3-0 finish in the Spain-Croatia game. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 16, 2024

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Albania joy in thriller as Croatia's golden era on brink Albania have shown they did not come to Euro 2024 to make up the numbers after a dramatic draw left Croatia's golden generation of players on the brink of an early exit. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
Highlights: Albania score late to draw with Croatia in end to end thriller Watch highlights as Albania score in the 95th minute to rescue a 2-2 draw against Croatia in their Group B game in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
'Extraordinary' - Albania's Gjasula scores late equaliser after own goal Watch as Albania's Klaus Gjasula scores a 95th minute equaliser to level the game at 2-2, having given Croatia the lead with an own goal in their Group B match in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
Croatia score twice in three minutes to lead Albania Watch as two late goals puts Croatia in the lead in their group B game against Albania in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024

Laci's header gives Albania shock lead over Croatia Watch as Qazim Laci's header gives Albania a shock lead against Croatia in their Group B game in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024
'Back to his best' - Chiesa impresses as Italy beat Albania Cesc Fabregas claims Federico Chiesa will be 'very important' for Italy following a impressive display in the 2-1 victory against Albania. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Highlights: Holders Italy comeback after early Albania goal to win Holders Italy come from behind to win 2-1 after Albania score the fastest goal in Euros history at Euro 2024 in Dortmund. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024