Albania’s Orthodox Church has elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop Anastasios, who had revived the church after the fall of communism in 1990.

A small Balkan country is quickly becoming a popular destination for British travellers as mainstream options like Spain ...

During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this ...

The city also has an active nightlife. Veronetta, the university quarter, is a hotspot for cheap Aperol Spritzes. There are also a few clubs in the area, such as Berfi’s (enter for £8.40) and Love ...

Having booked a spot on Explore’s 11-day Highlights of Albania small-group tour, I’m about to find out. Vibrant capital Tirana ... to a secret surveillance museum, provides the ultimate ...

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Hwange National Park in the country’s northwest is the largest nature reserve in Zimbabwe and one of the biggest in Africa, at 14,600 sq km. It’s teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five ...

Tirana (AFP) – In Albania's capital, Baba Mondi envisions a Vatican-like state for his Bektashi faith on a tiny scrap of land that would serve as a model for love and tolerance. Last year ...

In Albania's capital, Baba Mondi envisions a Vatican ... but with a big heart," the Bektashi leader told AFP in Tirana, draped in a white tunic and wearing a green jacket and cap, his face framed ...