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The rise of Albanians in Greece’s construction sector: From labourers to contractors and construction company owners

During the golden era of construction (2004-2006), around 600,000 people worked in the building sector, a number that dramatically declined during the economic crisis. Today, approximately 25,000 remain active, but they continue to represent a key force in specialised construction crews

Bloomberg: NATO weighs cancelling 2027 Albania summit amid fears of fresh Trump clash

The alliance is reportedly considering scrapping or postponing the meeting, partly because Albania remains among NATO’s lower defence spenders and officials fear another confrontation with the US president

Moscopole: The Greek town of 50,000 in Northern Epirus destroyed by Turco-Albanian forces in just three days in 1769

Where is Moscopole located? Who lived there? Why was it known as the "Athens of Ottoman Rule"? How many people lived there in 1769, and why was it destroyed by Albanian armed bands? The town's eventual capture by Ali Pasha

Clashes outside Albania’s parliament as police disperse protesters over Kushner-linked resort

At least nine people were injured and an unspecified number were arrested - The protests are being organized to protest the construction of a luxury hotel, an investment linked to Ivanka Trump

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