albania
The price of modernisation: From 1830s Greece to the Albania of Zvërnec
Prompted by Jared Kushner’s €4 billion investment in the Albanian coast and the widespread backlash it has sparked, Richard Pine examines the enduring dilemma of modernisation. He argues that the real story is not so much about Albania as it is about the price Greece has paid—and continues to pay—in its effort to integrate into the Western economic and political reality, often at the expense of its productive base, cultural identity, and social cohesion.
Albanians show how it΄s done
CORFU. In Zvërnec, people are not protesting over flags or ethnic identities. They are protesting for their land, the environment, and the right of local communities to have a say in the development of their region.
Canadair aircraft fighting Albania wildfire coming to refuel
CORFU. A ΄aircraft, based in Corfu, is also assisting in the firefighting operation.
Ai Mathia Arts Society in South Albania
CORFU. It was stated that this collaboration, which involved not only artistic but especially emotional elements, will continue. A series of future events has already been scheduled.
Tourist ΄air battles΄ in the Ionian
CORFU. Vlorë international airport is opening this summer. Corfu is suffocating, says Rama. The situation calls for another seasonal airport in southern Albania, without further details. Ioannina has been certified. What will Corfu do about the protection zone north of the runway?
North Corfu Municipality takes part in Albania Overboard swim
CORFU. The event was organised by the Ionian Environment Foundation.
Two Canadair planes from Corfu helping to put out fire in Albania
CORFU. The two planes are assisting in extinguishing a fire that has broken out in Albania.
How many arrivals travel on to Albania from Corfu Port
CORFU. Official data from Corfu Port Authority for the first five months of 2024.
΄Digital Skills for the Citizens΄ event as part of Interreg Greece-Albania 2014-2020 programme
CORFU. An all-day event that will take place on Thursday 19 October in Corfu.
Two Canadair aircraft in Corfu for third day running to help fight Albania fire
CORFU. Greece promptly responded to the request of the Albanian authorities through the European Civil Protection agency rescEU.
Increase in August passenger numbers at Corfu Port
CORFU. The data confirms the trend to travel to Albania via Corfu Port.
50 swimmers take part in this year΄s Albania-Corfu swim
CORFU. The Albania Overboard Fundraising Swim event took place on Saturday 2 September.
Albania-Corfu swim on 2 September
CORFU. Organised by the Ionian Environment Foundation in aid of charity.
Water from Albania for the Italians!
BARI (ITALY/APULIA). The Rama government has agreed to transfer 150 million cubic metres of water per year. The investment was announced by the Apulia Regional Governor during a conference on water management on Wednesday in Bari.
Positive development of marine tourism in Corfu
CORFU. Huge demand for berths. Attention needs to be paid to the environmental footprint. What experts told Enimerosi.
New international airport in Albania
CORFU. A new International Airport is under construction in Albania, the third one after that in Tirana and Kukes, 10km from Vlora.
Quick stopover in Corfu for Greek PM on way to Albania
CORFU. Kyriakos Mitsotakis boarded one of the two Chinook helicopters that are taking the Greek delegation to South Albania, where the PM will meet with the Greek diaspora.
50 people swimming from Albania to Corfu in aid of the Environment Foundation and Smile of the Child
CORFU. Saturday 17 September at 09:00.
