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Capital Community College: Capital Community College to recognize four alumni at Virtual Changing Lives celebration on Friday, October 22
10 October 2021 Four inductees at the Capital Community College Alumni Wall of Fame will be recognized in a virtual life-changing celebration on Friday, ... -
Trump’s DC Hotel hosted officials from 33 countries after winning 2016 election
Donald Trump and his wife Melania greet a guest after the grand opening ceremony at the Trump International Hotel Washington, DC in October 2016. ... -
Xinhua’s Global Economic News Summary at 09:30 GMT, Oct. 10
BANGKOK – Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), one of Thailand’s largest commercial banks, expects the country’s economy to return to 2019 growth levels in mid-2023 ... -
bne IntelliNews – Rising food prices cause inflation to accelerate in Albania in September
Albania’s annual inflation accelerated for the third consecutive month in September, to 2.5%, the statistics office Instat reported on October 8. On a month-to-month ... -
Reviews | Facebook was dead and for a few hours life was good
When the big social media blackout on October 4, 2021 hit, I was in the picturesque village of Himarë in southern Albania with my ... -
When it comes to the Balkan states, the EU still grapples with Tito’s legacy
So who is the most unpopular fan on the terraces of a football match involving two Western Balkan states? The supporter from Bosnia and ... -
England depend on Kane supremacy with captain striving to break goalscoring record | Harry kane
As England players walk to the Estadi Nacional on Saturday night, frown at the plastic and rubber pitch and get ready for 90 minutes ... -
Newmark: Hosts $ 147.5 Million Sale of Industrial Distribution Project – North County Corporate Center – in San Diego, California
October 8, 2021 9:00 AM Newmark¹ announces that it has arranged the sale of the North County Corporate Center (“NCCC”), a five-building, 493,898 square ... -
Justice for all must apply in North Macedonia before membership plans can progress
The Western Balkans summit held this week in Slovenia was a timely opportunity for the European Union to reaffirm its commitment to the enlargement ... -
Promises, but still no horizon for the European integration of the Western Balkans
In Brdo, the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU wanted to push the advantage of its neighbors, before France, rather hostile to ... -
The blackout of social networks: where is the world? | Social media
When the big social media blackout on October 4, 2021 hit, I was in the picturesque village of Himarë in southern Albania with my ... -
In Albania, Afghan refugees live in luxury and trauma
SHENGJIN, Albania – The medical student, in a trauma-induced trance after a week under the Taliban and three days of terror while waiting for ... -
EU leaders back ‘enlargement’ for the Balkans – but not anytime soon – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article KRANJ, Slovenia – At a summit that was a showcase of duplicity and double talk, dreams and ... -
Statement at the press conference on the monetary policy decision, October 6, 2021
Dear ladies and gentlemen, Today, October 6, 2021, the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Albania reviewed and approved the Interim Monetary Policy Report. ... -
Where are the countries of the Western Balkans with their applications for EU membership?
The European Union is organizing a summit on joining the six-nation bloc of the Western Balkans. Leaders are meeting in Slovenia amid widespread pessimism ... -
The Taoiseach rejects suggestions for an “offering” budget
Taoiseach Micheál Martin rejected suggestions that the 2022 budget would be a giveaway, warning that “there won’t be something for everyone in the public.” ... -
Finnish Ambassador reaffirms his commitment to the Gulf region
DUBAI: Imports and exports between Finland and the United Arab Emirates reached a combined value of more than half a billion dollars in 2020, ... -
EU leaders fail to give Balkan countries a membership timetable
BRDO CASTLE, Slovenia (AP) – European Union leaders tried to reassure six Balkan countries that they could eventually join the trade bloc if they ... -
Yemeni PM slams Houthis for “sabotaging peace and blackmailing the world”
Exclusive: “History has proven my father to be right,” son of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat told Arab News CAIRO: On October 6, 1981, Islamic ... -
Albanian Daily News
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with UK Ambassador Alastair King-Smith on Tuesday and explained how Albania can expand its partnership on democratic reforms, strengthen ... -
George Longenecker: The history of the United States is a history of contradictions, of dualities
This commentary is from George Longenecker of Middlesex, a retired writer and teacher. There has been a lot of talk in recent months about ... -
Mintos Updates Risk Scores | Peer2Peer Financial News
Mintos lowered the risk ratings of eight loan originators in its market and added ratings for recently added companies following a second quarter review. ... -
European P2P lender Mintos shares updated risk scores based on Q2 2021 data and developments
European P2P lender Mintos has published Risk score updates for the month of October 2021. As mentioned in a Mintos blog post, dated October ... -
bne IntelliNews – Albanians shifted spending from culture to vitamins and take out in 2020
The latest household budget survey from the National Statistics Office of Albania Instat shows that the pandemic has caused major changes in spending habits ... -
Swiss Marketplace Lending Report 2021: Key findings – Finance and Banking
Switzerland: Swiss Marketplace Lending Report 2021: Main conclusions 05 October 2021 TMF Group BV To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. ... -
New Japanese Prime Minister calls for October 31 elections, vows to fight pandemic
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called parliamentary elections for October 31 on Monday and pledged to strengthen the country’s response ... -
Newmark completes sale of multi-tenant mall in Ontario, California for $ 40.5 million
October 4, 2021 9:00 AM Newmark Knight Frank (“Newmark”) announced that it has completed the sale of Ontario Gateway, a 225,749 square foot fully ... -
Lorenzo Donadio is unfazed, fearless and undeterred: he just wants to play basketball
Most first-year athletes have the typical freshman jitters that adapt to the pace and style of a college basketball game, but the American University ... -
Albania rejects ‘anti-immigration’ deal with Britain to treat canal migrants
WASHINGTON: Around New York City in the weeks following the 9/11 attacks, as a strange calm settled above zero point, South Asian and Arab ... -
Reading has a great opportunity in a huge challenge
Efforts to revive Reading city center have been going on for more than half a century, with some successes and many disappointments. But it ... -
Powerline contractor in Albania paid millions to offshore consultancy company
With the collapse of communism in the early 1990s, Albania embarked on a tumultuous transition to a market economy, resulting in increased demand for ... -
Southgate coach urges Man City star Grealish to start scoring for England
England coach Gareth Southgate is hoping Jack Grealish can break through his drought of international goals. Image credit: AFP London: Manchester City midfielder Jack ... -
Hilshaw Group executes $ 40 billion Smart City projects
The Dubai-based group, which mainly invests in low-supply and limited real estate opportunities, is focusing on green development initiatives in its Smart City projects ... -
Boris Needs Good Management To Keep Us On Track, Says LEO McKINSTRY | Léo McKinstry | Columnists | Comment
Boris Johnson says he won’t return to ‘failed model’ Due to the Covid pandemic, this is the first such rally since the Conservatives’ landslide ... -
Migrants crossing the Channel from France will be detained in Albania
MIGRANTS who cross the Channel in small boats from France will be detained in Albania as part of a new crackdown on asylum. Illegal ... -
Defense analyst on the Greece-France agreement
The Paris Defense agreement between Greece and France has many military and diplomatic parameters. Credit: Press office of the Greek Prime Minister Last week’s ... -
Hilshaw Group executes $ 40 billion Smart City projects – News
The Dubai-based group, which mainly invests in low-supply and limited real estate opportunities, is focusing on green development initiatives in its Smart City projects ... -
Slovenia urges EU to admit Western Balkan states by 2030
The EU should expand to include all of the western Balkans by the end of the decade, according to a proposal by the incumbent ... -
Kosovo rejects US-funded gas pipeline proposal – Exit
The government of Kosovo has spoken out against a project proposed and partially funded by the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to build a ... -
bne IntelliNews – bneGREEN: China’s pledge not to finance coal overseas could free up $ 130 billion for green investments
China’s pledge to drop funding for overseas coal projects could affect a total of 44 coal-fired power plants in Asia and Africa, with a ... -
bne IntelliNews – Albania’s GDP climbs 17.9% yoy in second quarter as it rebounds from spring 2020 lockdown
Albania’s GDP saw a strong growth of 17.9% in the second quarter compared to the same period of 2020, as it recovered from the ... -
AP News Digest 3:20
Here are the AP’s latest cover plans, top stories, and promotional content. Every hour EDT. For late-breaking information on AP’s coverage, visit the coverage ... -
2022 Friendship Card Photo Contest for Local Discounts | Spotlight on the Estes valley
The Rotary Club of Estes Park is holding a 2022 Friendship Card Photo Contest for local discounts. Registration is free and the winner will ... -
Different interpretations of Open Balkan evoked during von der Leyen’s visit to Albania
TIRANA – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama have been repeatedly questioned about the Open Balkan initiative ... -
Foreign and diaspora buyers contribute to rising house prices, experts note – Tirana Times
Highlights of history While members of the Albanian diaspora abroad have always invested in their homes, what is new is the increase in the ... -
Sheriff Tiraspol: Are Champions League debutants a Russian soft power project?
When soccer minnows Sheriff Tiraspol take on Europe’s most successful team tonight, you might forgive his players for having an inferiority complex. Sheriff, from ... -
EU no longer agrees on Balkan membership guarantee, diplomats say
* The EU will hold a summit with the Balkans on 6 October * The rich countries of the North are wary of enlargement ... -
Assessment of tax regimes for real estate investment in Portugal
Real estate investment in Portugal represents an important weight in the Portuguese economy Real estate investment in Portugal represents an important weight in the ... -
Cryptocurrency loan vs bank loan
The Western Balkans region is recovering from the 2020 recession induced by COVID-19, thanks to a faster-than-expected recovery in 2021, says the latest edition ... -
Hair and ancient Greeks: the secrets of their strength
I have a confession to make. All my life I have dreamed of having long hair, a happy state of shaggy that escapes me, ... -
🇦🇱 Albania – Prime Minister addresses the UN General Debate, 76th Session (English) | #UNGA
The United Nations released this video clip, titled “ð¦ð± Albania – Prime Minister addresses the United Nations General Debate, 76th Session (English) | #UNGA ... -
Rosa Luxemburg’s revolutionary legacy
I think it is important to avoid giving the impression of an isolated critique of Lenin and the Bolshevik project as such. We have ... -
Building trust is the key to e-commerce development in Albania
TIRANA (Albania), September 24 (SeeNews) – Building confidence in the nascent e-commerce market in Albania remains the main challenge for the development of the ... -
Creatio announces speakers for the Finserv Industry event who will share no-code strategies and best practices
Dozens of FinServ and Tech leaders will present how no-code can help accelerate innovation and dramatically improve front and middle office efficiency BOSTON, September ... -
GEK TERNA Real Estate Construction SA: Strategic partnership between TERNA ENERGY and TITAN Cement Group to invest in waste treatment
Press release September 23, 2021 Strategic partnership between TITAN Cement Group and TERNA ENERGY invest in waste treatment TITAN Cement Group and TERNA Energy, ... -
Real estate in Austria: purchase prices of houses and apartments up 10.7% – Vindobona.org
The House Price Index (HPI) shows a price increase of 10.7% for the first half of 2021 compared to the same period of the ... -
Advancing a green and inclusive recovery through adaptation and resilience
Juergen Voegele, Vice President of Sustainable Development, World Bank Dr Voegele assumed the position of Vice President of Sustainable Development at the World Bank ... -
Newmark: Secured Assignment of Lease for Historic Office Tower – One Sansome – in San Francisco, California
September 22, 2021 12:00 Newmark Knight Frank (âNewmarkâ) announces that it has secured the lease of One Sansome Street, a 42-story office tower and ... -
Newmark announces $ 59.1 million sale of 186,231 square foot office asset in Broomfield, CO
September 22, 2021 1:30 PM Newmark announces the $ 59.1 million sale of 105 Edgeview, an 186,231 square foot Class A office building in ... -
Former Albanian prosecutor jailed for corruption
TIRANA, Albania (AP) – An Albanian appeals court on Wednesday sentenced the country’s former chief prosecutor to two years in prison and confiscated his ... -
Newmark: Exclusively represents Alexandria in the $ 364 million partial equity sale of 400 Dexter – a life sciences trophy asset in Seattle, WA
September 21, 2021 12:00 Newmark announces that it has arranged the off-market partial interest sale of 400 Dexter – a life sciences trophy asset ... -
New Zealand central bank tightens restrictions on mortgage lending
Adds details SYDNEY, September 23 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s central bank said on Thursday it would follow through on its proposal to tighten mortgage ... -
Summer of wildfires wreaks havoc, record emissions in northern hemisphere – YubaNet
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service closely monitored a summer of extreme forest fires in the northern hemisphere, including intense hot spots around the Mediterranean ... -
Increase the credit life cycle with automation
Lenders now have a set of technologies and data sets at their disposal that can be deployed throughout the lending process, to help them ... -
Information on the earthquake: moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake – Qarku i Dibrës, 23 km northeast of Tirana, Albania, Tuesday September 21, 2021 16:04 (GMT +2)
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Halfway through his term, opinions on Slovenia’s EU presidency are mixed
Slovenia currently holds the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. How is his turn at the bar looking so far? Slovenia ... -
Coinbase Caves Press SEC, Drops Loan Product. Will others follow suit?
Two weeks ago, Coinbase was in fighting form. Its CEO Brian Armstrong lambasted the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for what he called “summary ... -
Earthquakes around the antipode: moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake
Tremors around its antipode for the next 3 days Date and Time: Sep 21, 2021 2:04:38 PM UTC – Local time at epicenter: Tuesday ... -
Coinbase Drops Crypto Lending Program Plans
September 20 (Reuters) – Coinbase Global Inc COIN.O has abandoned plans to start an interest-bearing USD coin lending program (USDC), the cryptocurrency exchange said ... -
Ruined heritage: historic center of Shkodra is on the verge of collapse
Ibro said that by law, owners are responsible for maintaining their buildings. However, these owners face a conundrum. While facing bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining ... -
Albanian women will have better access to the global digital job market
The annual consumption of food and agricultural products increased by 48% between 2001 and 2018, more than double the rate of increase of the ... -
Corwen forced to move Maes Tegid as Harry Wilson expresses sadness
Corwen FC were traded after they were forced to leave their War Memorial Park is home to the shared pitch at Maes Tegid Stadium ... -
Albanian MPs approve new female-dominated government
TIRANA – Albanian lawmakers on Friday approved the new government of the female-dominated country after a parliamentary session that lasted more than 20 hours. ... -
Albania votes in first female-dominated government
A woman watches as people wave Albanian flags during a Socialist Party campaign rally in Tirana, Albania on April 22, 2021. REUTERS / Florion ... -
Albanian parliament approves new female-dominated government
LLAZAR SEMINI, Associated press Sep 17, 2021Updated: Sep 17, 2021 12:30 a.m. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks during a debate in parliament in ... -
EXCLUSIVE-Evergrande’s lenders in China assess loan losses, renewing credit sources
BEIJING / HONG KONG, September 17 (Reuters) – One of the members of the China Evergrande group 3333.HK Major lenders have set aside provisions ... -
Albanian Potsdam Royals DL Kristjan Sokoli forged his own path to the NFL
Kristjan Sokoli # 74 set to block for Potsdam RB Jake Mayon Photo: Obotzki Very little Europeans have the chance to prove their skills ... -
Albania claims global leadership for women in government
TIRANA, Albania (AP) – The Albanian parliament was due to vote Thursday evening to approve the new female-dominated cabinet of Prime Minister Edi Rama, ... -
Albania claims global leadership for women in government – CBS17.com
TIRANA, Albania (AP) – The Albanian parliament was due to vote Thursday evening to approve the new female-dominated cabinet of Prime Minister Edi Rama, ... -
Rama cynically plays the gender card with the female-dominated cabinet
The Prime Minister has continued to show that he wanted to keep in his close circle “yes-men” and “yes-women” who never oppose him, on ... -
Here’s what could help Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL) maintain its recent price strength
WEven if âthe trend is your friendâ when it comes to investing or short-term trading, the timing of trend entries is a key success ... -
Albanian Prime Minister unveils program for third term – Released
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s third term will focus on post-earthquake and pandemic reconstruction, the well-being of citizens, modernization of the Albanian economy, the family ... -
Information on the earthquake: moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake – 24 km north of Shkoder, Albania, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2:26 p.m. (GMT +2)
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Money laundering and terrorist financing risk management in Albania continues to decline – Exit
Albania has been classified 39th worst countries for the risks of money laundering in the world. This is according to the Basel AML 2021 ... -
Chinese real estate developer’s debt fight shakes investors
BEIJING (AP) – One of China’s largest real estate developers is struggling to avoid defaulting on billions of dollars in debt, sparking concerns over ... -
Albanian President Decrees New Government, Parliament’s Final Vote Looming – Released
Albanian President Ilir Meta has decreed the third Rama government. The proposed candidates for MPs were sent to him for consideration. He then had ... -
Does the SEC have a case against Coinbase?
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has been planning to launch a loan product called Coinbase Lend for months. The company would take users’ cryptocurrency deposits and ... -
Notification of the tax administration on the declaration of accounting records – Taxation
Albania: Notification of the tax administration on the declaration of accounting books September 15, 2021 Eurofast To print this article, simply register or connect ... -
Albania’s Legal and Regulatory Framework Regarding DLT-Based Financial Markets and Main Responsible Institutions – Finance and Banking
To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. As the use of DLT-based financial services is rapidly transforming the entire financial market ... -
Albanian employment and average salary increases in the second quarter of 2021 – Release
New figures released by INSTAT show wages and employment levels increased in the second quarter of 2021. This could be an indicator of economic ... -
Albanian women will benefit from better access to the global digital job market, with the support of the World Bank
TIRANA, September 14, 2021 – âDigital Jobs Albaniaâ is a new initiative of the World Bank which will help Albanian women to have better ... -
SEC threatens to sue if Coinbase launches new loan product
Coinbase, the first major U.S. crypto exchange to go public, announced in a blog post Last week, the SEC sent the company a notice ... -
Women will have better access to online work with Digital Jobs Albania from the World Bank
“Digital Jobs Albania” is a new initiative of the World Bank which will help Albanian women to have better access to online job opportunities ... -
Balkan Peninsula – WorldAtlas
Also called the Balkans, the Balkan Peninsula is a geographical and cultural region in south-eastern Europe. The region takes its name from the Balkan ... -
Air Albania adds an Airbus A320 to its diverse fleet
Air Albania has started to deploy its new aircraft, an Airbus A320, on scheduled flights. The addition of the A320 complements the A319 and ... -
“Celtic’s unstoppable success” – Ajeti hailed by Postecoglou and Albanian President Ilir Meta
Angel Postecoglou didn’t think Celtic were lucky with the opening goal that broke Ross County’s stubborn resistance at Celtic Park this afternoon ahead of ... -
Remarks by Ambassador Pyatt: “The potential of the circular economy: Greece’s objectives and implementation process”
The Economist Thessaloniki Metropolitan Summit Hotel Electra, Thessaloniki September 10, 2021 Thank you very much for having me. Congratulations to The Economist for hosting ... -
Dog collar or slave collar? A Dutch museum questions a brutal past.
âThese guidelines have really helped educate curators, curators and museum directors,â says Larissa Förster of the German Lost Art Foundation, which provides funds for ... -
College women’s football: Caitlin Filja de Wagner to represent Albania in World Cup qualifiers
Wagner College girls football player Caitlin Filja will have the opportunity to represent her home country, Albania, in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A ... -
bne IntelliNews – Economic performance weighs on business confidence in Albania
The business confidence indicator based on an annual survey of members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania (Amcham Albania) fell in 2020 ... -
EBRD lends € 70 million to Albanian electricity distributor OSHEE
TIRANA (Albania), September 9 (SeeNews) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is granting a loan of 70 ... -
SEC fires wake-up call against crypto lenders
In a move that could rock the entire crypto lending industry, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Coinbase not to pursue its ... -
EBRD encourages Albania to focus on green economy and digitization
TIRANA (Albania), Sept. 9 (SeeNews) – Albania should use the Covid-19 crisis as an opportunity to rebuild a greener, more inclusive and digital economy, ... -
American Chamber of Commerce: Business Confidence in Albania at its lowest since 2012 – Released
The American Chamber of Commerce Business index for 2020 found that business confidence in Albania fell 0.5% to 37.6 out of 100. Although the ... -
AfDB and BlueOrchard Sign $ 50 Million Risk Sharing Agreement to Strengthen Microfinance
The Asian Development Bank (AfDB) and leading impact investment management firm BlueOrchard Finance Ltd signed a $ 50 million risk-sharing agreement to expand microfinance ... -
In a hot market, businesses compete with future owners
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Soaring house prices and rents are fueling the appetite of real estate companies for homes, adding unwanted competition for many ... -
Bale’s scoring record in no doubt, says Wales boss Page
Wales coach Rob Page said Gareth Bale’s scoring record was never questioned after the captain’s heroism in the World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus ... -
Comment: A predominantly female equality of government washes the fate of the most vulnerable in society – Exit
Yesterday Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama made headlines announcing his new female-dominated cabinet. The country is now the world leader in terms of the ... -
Toronto area home prices continue to climb as supply hits decade-low, real estate board says
TORONTO – The Toronto Area Real Estate Board says August home sales slowed from the breakneck pace seen earlier in the year, but market ... -
Boost your portfolio with these 3 best consumer loan stocks
With the S&P 500 Index surging above 4,500 points, it’s time to take a look at one of its best performing sectors, which is ... -
World Cup qualifiers: England crush Hungary in hostile atmosphere in Budapest
England’s Declan Rice celebrates his fourth goal with Kalvin Phillips. Image credit: Reuters Budapest: Creepy England beat Hungary on Thursday in Budapest with a ... -
RBNZ calls for tougher mortgage rules ahead of rate decision
Adds details SYDNEY, September 3 (Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said on Friday that it plans to cut sub-prime mortgages further ... -
Indonesia c.bank publishes new banking rules on compulsory loans to MSMEs
JAKARTA, September 2 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s central bank has released new rules to make it easier for banks to meet requirements for supporting small ... -
bne IntelliNews – Albanian PM berates other NATO members over Afghanistan
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama urged his fellow NATO members to do more to support refugees from Afghanistan after the rapid takeover of the ... -
“We must try”: Lawmakers rush to help evacuations in Afghanistan.
But in many cases, lawmakers ditched the administration-led operation weeks ago, turning instead to their own relationships with foreign officials, private organizations and individuals ... -
Europe’s first farmers – HeritageDaily
A research team from the University of Bern has for the first time succeeded in accurately dating the stilt dwellings on the shores of ... -
Albania divided over welcoming Afghan refugees to the United States | Europe | News and events from across the continent | DW
The Albanian coastline is full of domestic and foreign tourists who are finishing their summer vacations. But the coastal town of Durres is not ... -
Uganda: Afghans in Uganda – allAfrica.com
Kampala, Uganda – On August 17, Ugandans woke up to learn that the government had agreed to temporarily house around 2,000 Afghan refugees following ... -
Bajrami defeats FIFA in court and can pass for Albania
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) – In a victory against FIFA at the highest court in sport, Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami won the right to transfer ... -
Afghan activist dreams of returning home one day
By Llazar Semini | Associated press GOLEM, Albania – Ghazaal Habibyar is in an Albanian tourist resort, safe with her husband and three children ...