Albania: CoronaVirus Meter

Europe Coronavirus Updates: Infections among young people rise in Sweden, cases in Albania exceed 6,000

1d | Xinhua

People wearing face masks sit on a bench at Berlin Central Train Station in Berlin, capital of Germany, on Aug. 6, 2020.

Dunedin downtown building stalled by coronavirus

1h | Tampa Bay Times on MSN.com

Construction of the Courtyard on Main, a mixed-use building that was initially controversial among residents, has been put on ...

Albanian central bank holds rates, to ease them if needed

2d | Reuters

Albania's central bank held its benchmark rate at a record low of 0.5 % on Wednesday but said it would ease them further to avert the effects of any escalated measures to contain the coronavirus or if ...

August 2020 Update On Coronavirus Travel Restrictions

1d | Forbes

It's hard to believe that we're almost three-quarters of a year into pandemic-related travel restrictions. August is ...

World Bank Support Will Help Albania Better Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

7d | ReliefWeb

The World Bank today approved EURO 15 million financing to Albania to help the country prevent, detect, and respond to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and strengthen national systems for public ...

Europe Sees Rise in COVID-19 After Reopening

1d | Healthline

Following the easing of physical distancing measures, lockdowns, and the relaxed perceptions of the dangers of the new ...

Can Albania’s economic turnaround survive COVID-19?

11d | Harvard Medical School

The Growth Lab, which works with countries to identify obstacles to growth and propose targeted policy solutions to address them, has been ...

Greece Grapples with Dramatic Spike in COVID-19 Infections

2d | Voice of America

Greece has recorded its biggest spike in COVID-19 infections since emerging from a nationwide lockdown three months ago. The ...

Final Days of Hajj Rituals and Eid Festival Celebrations Impacted by Coronavirus

7d | Time

The last days of the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia coincide with the four-day Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice” ...

Albanian opposition MP wants COVID-19 tests for all fellow deputies

9d | China Internet Information Center

TIRANA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Opposition member of the Albanian Parliament (MP) Halit Valteri asked Parliament Speaker Gramoz Ruci to have all his fellow MPs tested for COVID-19, following the ...

Europe Sees Rise in COVID-19 After Reopening

1d | Healthline

Following the easing of physical distancing measures, lockdowns, and the relaxed perceptions of the dangers of the new ...

European countries reimpose lockdown and travel ban as fear of COVID-19 resurgence looms

3h | The StarPhoenix

Over the weekend, a new wave of coronavirus seemed to be on the verge of grappling Europe as countries began to reopen public ...

Greece Grapples with Dramatic Spike in COVID-19 Infections

2d | Voice of America

Greece has recorded its biggest spike in COVID-19 infections since emerging from a nationwide lockdown three months ago. The ...

These Countries Have Eased Coronavirus Travel Restrictions: Restart Of Tourism Underway, U.N Reports

6d | Forbes

The responsible restart of international tourism is underway, with 40% of all destinations worldwide now easing restrictive Covid-19 measures, according to data from the United Nations's UNWTO.

Final Days of Hajj Rituals and Eid Festival Celebrations Impacted by Coronavirus

7d | Time

The last days of the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia coincide with the four-day Eid al-Adha, or “Feast of Sacrifice” ...

The Latest: Okla Gov. Stitt back at work after coronavirus

10d | Omaha.com

Passengers wear face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus as they watch aircraft on the tarmac as they wait for ...

The Latest: Venezuela unveils coronavirus facility at arena

5d | YAHOO!

Venezuela’s president has unveiled hundreds of hospital beds set up inside a sports dome in the capital of Caracas as his ...

The Latest: Arkansas reports one-day high in COVID-19 deaths

9d | Omaha.com

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas has reported a new one-day high deaths from the illness caused by the coronavirus, and the state ...

Albanian opposition MP wants COVID-19 tests for all fellow deputies

9d | China Internet Information Center

TIRANA, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Opposition member of the Albanian Parliament (MP) Halit Valteri asked Parliament Speaker Gramoz Ruci to have all his fellow MPs tested for COVID-19, following the ...

Final days of hajj and Eid festival impacted by coronavirus

7d | Associated Press on MSN.com

Small groups of people performed one of the final rites of the Islamic hajj on Friday as Muslims worldwide marked the start ...

European countries reimpose lockdown and travel ban as fear of COVID-19 resurgence looms

3h | The StarPhoenix

Over the weekend, a new wave of coronavirus seemed to be on the verge of grappling Europe as countries began to reopen public ...

Albanian businessman’s assets seized, drug links suspected

4d | WAVY

Albanian prosecutors on Monday said they had seized vast assets belonging to a businessman and a media mogul suspected of ...

We’ve Mapped the Impacts of the Covid-19 Crisis in 12 Countries. This is What We’ve Found

2d | ReliefWeb

English News and Press Release on Albania and 10 other countries about Recovery and Reconstruction and Epidemic; published on 04 Aug 2020 by Helvetas ...

Blue crab invasion spells doom for Albanian fishermen

7d | Phys.org

The blue crab may be pretty but it is a menace along Albania's coast. A source of daily anguish for Balkan fishermen ...

The Latest: Mexico now at No. 3 in world for COVID-19 deaths

6d | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mexican health officials said Friday there were 688 deaths for the latest 24-hour reporting period, pushing the country’s total to 46,688. That put Mexico just ahead of the United Kingdom, which has ...

Iran: Leaks Further Undermine Coronavirus Narrative, Corroborate Resistance Reporting

11h | NCRI

Iranian’s regime official coronavirus death toll exceeded 17,000 at the beginning of this week, following a surge in new ...

Iran: The MEK in Albania

5h | NCRI

Since the relocation of members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI / MEK) to Albania, the Iranian regime ...

Mayor of Albanian capital city tests positive for COVID-19

10d | China Internet Information Center

The mayor of Albanian capital Tirana, Erion Veliaj, said on Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Via a message on Facebook, Veliaj said that after taking the test, he was confirmed positive.

Covid-19: Greece Announces Rules for Entry from Albanian Border

1d | GTP

The Greek government has announced new rules for travelers from Albania entering Greece through the Kakavia border crossing.

Austria Introduces PCR Test Requirement Citing COVID-19 Risks

10d | Aviation Week

The Austrian government now requires travelers from 32 nations to get a PCR test on arrival in the country to check whether or not they have COVID-19. After noting rising numbers of coronavirus cases ...