The bizarre European city that ‘belongs in a dream’

The bizarre European city that ‘belongs in a dream’

After reading how this Albanian city “rejected all comparisons”,and was a place where everything was “old and made of stone”,a visit became essential.

  • byKeith Austin

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Surviving the summer of Sue
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Surviving the summer of Sue

While quaffing with Solar Panel Pat.

Power struggle up north
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Power struggle up north

And fashion police raid the SCG.

Amazing and crowd-free:12 of the world’s most underrated countries

Amazing and crowd-free:12 of the world’s most underrated countries

Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different,and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.

  • byBrian Johnston
Airline review:One of the roomiest seats in economy on new flagship carrier

Airline review:One of the roomiest seats in economy on new flagship carrier

There’s nothing at all to complain about on this international flight with Alitalia’s successor.

  • byKristie Kellahan
Violent,organised and in Australia:Dangerous Albanian criminals make a mockery of migration system
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Violent,organised and in Australia:Dangerous Albanian criminals make a mockery of migration system

Police and intelligence agencies are concerned that the organised crime gangs are exploiting weak immigration controls to run large operations in Australia.

  • byNick McKenzie,Michael Bachelard andAmelia Ballinger
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14 outstanding travel experiences that will give you an insider’s view

14 outstanding travel experiences that will give you an insider’s view

Plunge into Morocco’s medinas,ride the rails in Japan or experience the sounds of America’s south with these insider trips.

  • byBrian Johnston
Airport review:Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza (Mother Teresa),Albania

Airport review:Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza (Mother Teresa),Albania

Don't let the name fool you;this small international transit hub is surprisingly modern.

  • byKristie Kellahan
Albania reels from cyberattacks linked to Iran

Albania reels from cyberattacks linked to Iran

Customers at one of Albania’s biggest banks got a shock when a text popped up on their phones saying:“The balance of your account is zero”.

  • byAndrew Higgins
Russia spent $US300 million to covertly influence world politics,says US

Russia spent $US300 million to covertly influence world politics,says US

The release of the State Department cable is the latest effort by the Biden administration to declassify intelligence about Moscow’s military and political aims.

  • byNomaan Merchant
Emerald Azzurra,Albania:Discovering the ancient ruins of Butrint

Emerald Azzurra,Albania:Discovering the ancient ruins of Butrint

This open-air theatre was built almost 2500 years ago in a city you've probably never heard of.

  • byBen Groundwater