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Insect eyes are generally sensitive to ultraviolet, blue and green light. With the exception of some butterflies, they cannot see the colour red. Nevertheless, bees and other insects are also ...

Albania election a litmus test for EU accession amid deep divides Albanians head to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections seen as crucial to gauging the country's democratic development ...

Visit the Castle of Gjirokastra, a 12th-century castle overlooking the city, and go on a stunning lake tour. U.S. Travel Advisory Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution ...

After visiting over 60 countries, I found I loved visiting underrated countries like Uruguay and Slovenia that should be more popular with travelers.

Albania is still somewhat underrated as a travel destination – but it’s unlikely to stay that way, as more people are recognising it as a hidden gem. Its unique culture, mythical mountains, ...

The Gjirokastra Prosecutor's Office has started this morning to investigate the case of the suicide of Irsa Muçollari, a student of the "Siri Shapllo" high school, in the city of Gjirokastra. Based on ...

The Police Supervision Agency has arrested a police officer in Gjirokastra, after causing an accident while under the influence of alcohol. Through a statement, the Police announced that the officer ...

The Unesco world heritage site towns of Berat and Gjirokastra in southern Albania are renowned for their Ottoman architecture, castles and bazaars. For hikers and nature lovers, there’s Theth in ...

Kadare’s former house is now Gjirokastra’s ethnographic museum. It is a place of carpets and costumes, of velvet gowns and brocade waistcoats. The museum holds all the contradictions of Albania.

Sure, the hotels are cheap and beautiful, and come with a multiple-course breakfast someone’s grandmother makes you from scratch at somewhere like the Hotel Gjirokastra.