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Albania's government debuts its AI ‘minister’ to parliament

Prime Minister Edi Rama has introduced an AI-generated bot which he has called a government minister in the Albanian parliament

The Independent UK

Man who died on Bibby Stockholm said ‘he wanted to go back to his home country’

Leonard Farruku told hotel staff before arriving on the barge that he wanted to go to Albania because of his mental health.

Evening Standard

Why are so many Americans moving to Portugal? Apart from the obvious reason …

Vietnam and Albania have their fans. Some Americans might even enjoy the UK. But there’s a lot to be said for a country with universally accessible healthcare and freedom of movement within the EU

The Guardian - UK

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Home Office ‘did not respond to concerns’ about man who died on Bibby Stockholm

An inquest has heard that Albanian Leonard Farruku was said to have ‘serious mental health issues’.

Evening Standard

Albania hopes world's first AI-generated minister can cut back corruption

Albania is looking to artificial intelligence to tackle corruption in public finance, as Prime Minister Edi Rama appoints the world's first AI-generated government minister to oversee public tenders.

Radio France Internationale

European country appoints AI-generated ‘minister’ to tackle corruption

Diella, meaning a female ‘Sun’, is the new State Minister for Artificial Intelligence

The Independent UK

Albania appoints world’s first AI government ‘minister’ to root out corruption

The digital assistant, called Diella, is pictured as a woman dressed in traditional Albanian garb.

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Albania puts AI-created ‘minister’ in charge of public procurement

Edi Rama, PM, says digital assistant Diella will make Albania ‘a country where public tenders are 100% free of corruption’

The Guardian - UK

Archaeologists discover first-of-its-kind ancient Roman tomb in Albania

The site is set to become a tourist attraction

The Independent UK

Indignity: A Life Reimagined by Lea Ypi review – love, war and betrayal

Troubled by a photo of her grandmother living it up in Mussolini’s Italy, the author of Free delves into archive and memory to uncover the truth

The Guardian - UK

‘I wish the stones here could talk’: an epic hike through Kosovo’s Accursed mountains

A trek along the Kosovo section of the Via Dinarica offers majestic Balkan scenery, magical stories and sobering reminders of this area’s recent history

The Guardian - UK

‘Literature can be a form of resistance’: Lea Ypi talks to Elif Shafak about writing in the age of demagogues

The Albanian author of Free and the Turkish novelist discuss the rise of populism, censorship – and how today’s conflicts all come from the unresolved trauma of the past

The Guardian - UK

Trump touts his peace deal between ‘Aberbaijan and Albania’ – getting both countries’ names wrong

‘Er Albania, I mean [...],’ President Trump said, while referring to the decades-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The Independent UK

Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – as it happened

US president indicates in interview that any deal would not be made without Zelenskyy ahead of Friday’s meeting in Alaska

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Euronews

At least three killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

The Independent UK

At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania

Euronews

Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship: 'It feels like my two sides are now one'

Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

The Independent UK

Burnley in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja

The Albania international did not score during an injury-disrupted loan spell at Everton last season.

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Euronews

EU court rebukes Italy over migrant transfers to Albania

The EU’s top court has ruled against Italy’s use of Albania-based migrant detention centres, saying countries can't declare another nation "safe" for asylum seekers unless that safety applies to all individuals — a blow to Italy’s 2023 deal

Euronews

Clear waters: Where are the cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe?

The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps.

Evening Standard

Cool Tirana: why Albania’s affordable capital should be your next culture break

This buzzing city is so much more than a stopover on the way to Albania’s white sand beaches. Vicky Jessop has your guide to spending 48 hours soaking in its vibrant history and foodie scene

Euronews

Intense floods strike Romania as wildfires rage across Turkey and Albania

In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.

WhatToWatch

The Assassin episode 3 recap: Is Julie dead and who pulled the trigger?

The Assassin episode 3 sees Julie and Edward's search for answers land them in deadly danger.

Euronews

Fact-checking claims that France's working conditions are among worst in Europe

A French economist recently slammed the country's working conditions, sparking debate. Euroverify looks at the data behind the allegations.

The Guardian - UK

Six great reads: Trump Island, Albania; DB Cooper revisited; and Alanis oughta know

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days

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