Gorgeous beaches, unspoiled nature, unusual historical sites and low prices have made this former “hermit state” one of Europe’s newest destinations. The seaside city of Saranda offers a laid-back ...

A commercial trawler recently made an unusual catch off the coast of Albania — a ghostly white deep-sea shark known as the angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina). This rare specimen was found near ...

Albania's coast is being hit by a double whammy of climate change and chaotic tourist development. From Velipoja in the north where the waves are swallowing a century-old forest, to the tourist ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

This Balkan nation has a growing reputation among folks in search of spectacular scenery, Mediterranean sun and a rugged charm. Here’s where to go. It began as a whisper, an intriguing proposition. As ...