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European Union awards first prize to Amfora’s investigation into the destruction of Butrint Park

The European Union awarded three prizes for the most outstanding investigative stories in Albania in 2024. First place went to journalists Geri Emiri and Erjola Azizolli from Amfora.al, whose investigation revealed the destruction of the archaeological infrastructure in the Butrint National Park as a result of constructions from government-backed so-called “strategic investors” in the “Bay of Monastery”.

Accessibility sometimes means everything

The British Council’s 90 Youth Voices programme brought together young leaders from around the world, who each had a cause they felt passionate about. Participant Geri Emiri from Albania looks at disability rights in his country and talks to his fellow participant Jacqueline Cruz-Aguila from Mexico about her experiences of a world that is still slow to open real equality to people with disabilities.

Tigers and lions, the trend of Albanian crime bosses is infecting the Balkans

An illegal trafficking network of tigers and lions is developing in the Balkans through pet shops and “TikTok”, as their keeping is becoming a trend among crime bosses. In Albania alone, it is thought that there are 90 tigers and lions, while the facts show that the entire Balkans is “infected” by the desire to illegally have a big cat.

The European Union Awards prizes for Investigative Journalists in Albania

The European Union awarded three prizes to journalists for the best investigative stories in Albania during 2023. Third place went to journalists Geri Emiri, Aida Ciro, and Aleksandar Dimitrievski from Amfora.al for their article that exposed the challenges faced by Balkan farmers in accessing EU funds through the IPARD Program.

The Saverian College of Shkodër, “the cradle of patriots”

“Culture in 1 Minute” – Episode 27.

The magical chambers of Gjirokastër

“Culture in 1 Minute” – Episode 26.

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