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EU Perception Shift: Albania Gains Ground While Croatia Appears Unsettled
No headline about European enlargement ever mentions temperament, yet it often shapes perceptions behind closed doors.
BUSINESS
How to Kill Corruption? AI Of Course
Albania appoints the world’s first AI minister, Diella, to fight corruption and ensure transparent public tenders in line with EU standards.
EUROPE
Curse or Blessing? The Complex Impact of Gulf Investment in the Balkans
From the gleaming skyscrapers of Belgrade Waterfront in Serbia to the ambitious marina projects in Albania and luxury tourism proposals in Montenegro, Gulf-backed investments have reshaped the economic narrative in the Balkans, prompting public backlash over transparency, governance, and who truly benefits.
EUROPE
On the Right Track: Albania’s Accession Plan
Albania advances in EU accession, tackling corruption, judicial reforms, and regional stability, aiming for membership by 2030.
BUSINESS
Energy Bridge Across the Adriatic
A trilateral agreement between Italy, the UAE, and Albania reaffirms the opportunities for growth through renewables across borders for Europe.
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Starmer to China: Growth Now, Alliances Later
Keir Starmer visits Beijing with UK business leaders as Europe accelerates trade deals to hedge U.S. pressure and slow domestic growth.
Davos Turns Peace Into a Punchline
At the world's most exclusive business forum, a billionaire turned a peace initiative into a punchline about territorial conquest.
Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi: Land for Peace
At Abu Dhabi talks, Zelenskyy put land first as Ukraine, Russia and the US met, with Washington saying peace talks near a deal.
TikTok Acquisition: Governance Versus Everyday Life
TikTok’s outage exposed how deeply the feed shapes daily life, as US acquisition debates raise questions of control.
Nile Power Struggles Boil Up
Ethiopia is projecting power in the air and along the Nile as a sudden regional split forces Egypt to navigate an altered territory.
