Inside Albania Podcast with Alice Taylor
Inside Albania is a weekly English-language podcast from Euronews that rounds up the top stories from Albania, covering politics and policy, economics, the environment and society in an easy-to-digest format. Each month it also features a longer deep-dive episode with interviews that offer a closer perspective on what makes the country tick. The show is hosted by journalist Alice Taylor and aimed at listeners outside Albania who want to follow the country's developments.
Episodes
Inside Albania with HRH Prince Leka of the Albanians
Did you know Albania had a royal family? I talk weddings, children, politics and the royal weapons collection with Prince Leka
Endri Shabani: from Albanian politics to ombudsman
Albanian fashion designer Alisa Dudaj at London Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week
Trump, SPAK, writing in Albania with journalist and author Genc Frasheri
Blerta Kambo on LGBT art, or not, fake news, creativity and being an Albanian in London
MP Jorida Tabaku on politics, family, opposition and the future of the Democratic Party
Ermonela Jaho, the worlds best soprano on life, music and Albanian identity
Hear her sing live in the studio
Laert Vasili on moral degradation in Albania, nationality and the arts
An interview with Albanian actor and stage star, Laert Vasili.
Inside Albania explores legalizing prostitution and Burrnesha
Inside Albania speaks to a survivor of prostitution who warns about Albania’s plans to legalise prostitution, and also on the debate over whether sworn virgins are transgender. With Valerie Tender, Sevim Arbana and Antonia Young
Inside Albania with Jutta Benzenberg
An exclusive interview with German photographer Jutta Benzenberg on her work documenting Albania since the 90s, tragedy in the family and a fire that destroyed all her negatives and how it gave her new hope.
Inside Albania on virtual ministers, AI & Albanian food on Masterchef
With Bujar Bakiu and Anjeza Popaj
Inside Albania with Elizabeth Gowing
Inside Albania with Elizabeth Gowing- a journalist, author and activist who has dedicated 20 years of her life to helping minorities in Kosova
Inside Albania with Noizy
An interview with Noizy, Albania’s number one rapper and a controversial public figure.
Inside Albania with Linda Rama
An interview with the wife of PM Edi Rama- transition, democracy and politics
What it’s like starting a business in Albania
How will the diaspora vote and artists and their inspiration from Albanian nature
Albanian defence Minister Pirru Vengu, Ben Blushi on photography and the future
Are prices in Albania too high for tourists? And Albanian language school in London
The youth of north Albania in music, dance and their own words
Christopher Hyland on the Bektashi State and Kosovo, Swedish EU minister on Albania’s 2-year-dream
Ramadan in Albania and is the country greenwashing for the sake of tourism?
North Albania has talent and Germany on Kosovo terrorist attack
North Albania has talent and Germany on Kosovo terrorist attack
Is social media behind Albanian youth violence? And visiting Gjakova.
Albanian Communism: The missing, the persecuted and the escapees
Elidor Mehili on democracy, Bektashis, migrants and elections
Youth with Jonas Kepi and Albanians building cultural bridges in London
Tropoja’s chestnut crisis, and Albanian mental health
TikTok regulation, literacy and culture in Albania
Arber Kodra: Albania’s Queer Film Marathon and LGBTI rights
Albanian football in the UK, London disappoints and BBC in Tirana
A visit to Peshkopi, Albania
For the opening episode of season 3, we headed to Peshkopi, Dibra to learn about history, food, healing water and Skanderbeg.
Albania’s census, social rights, archeology & migrants
Extraordinary Albanian women boosting the country’s defence sector
Extraordinary Albanians fighting for the country’s youth
Albanians making a difference in the UK and a visit to Qafe Bari ex-prison camp
EU Ambassador to Albania Silvio Gonzato on politics, elections, Butrint and diversity
Lulzim Basha on Elections, opposition, Kosovo and Ukraine
Exclusive: Vasfije Krasniqi recounts sexual assault during Kosovo war, advocacy and breaking stigma
Inside Albania at the Council of Europe- Kosovo, Albania and more
Kosovo, Serbia, Spain, and Albanian Democracy!
RSF analyses media freedom in Albania, Western Balkans left alone to face Russia and China?
Albania leads Europe in Tourism, challenges for people with disabilities, call for help from Gaza!
Buying property in Albania to crime money fuelling construction: Socialist MP & realtor discuss
Albania in NATO, mandatory military service, and why the EU silence on Banjska terrorist attack
Designer Alisa Dudaj, UN Women’s Michele Ribotta: Times are changing for Albanian women
Exclusive |From EU reforms to Western Balkans integration; an interview with Karl von Habsburg
Austrian politician, former MEP, grandson of the last Austro-Hungarian emperor and head of the house of Habsburg-Lorraine, Karl von Habsburg talks EU, Trump, rule of law, Albanian heritage and problems with Serbia.
Serbia’s crimes in Kosovo, Trump and the Balkans, and Albanian, Kosovar passports strengthen
Fertility, abortion, virginity, violence, and women in Albania with Sevim Arbana, Edlira Çepani
Denis MacShane on Berisha, Rama, Trump and Albania and Kosovo in Europe
Why are Albanians unhappy and the need for education, mental health care, improvements in prisons
This week I spoke to Hans Wolf from the Council of Europe's Committee to Prevent Torture about conditions in Albanian prisons. I also had Ben Andoni and Arben Kola in the studio to discuss the reasons why Albanians are among the unhappiest in Europe. Is it politics, perception, pollution or something else?
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislimi on economy, EU accession, crisis with Serbia
1 year on: British Ambassador King-Smith sheds light on UK-Albania relations
Kosovo’s year in review, Meliza Haradinaj breaks down the West’s 'diplomatic failure' in WB
Foriegners in Albania speak on Parliament drama, tourism issues, census, and life
This week, I spoke to two foriegn business owners living in Albania about the current political situation, the census, migration, the cost of living and corruption.
Pros and cons of Italy-Albania migrant deal, EC progress report scrutinises Albania’s EU path
This week, with Lorenzo Picolli, Milena Harito and Dr Andi Hoxhaj discussing the new Italy -Albania migrant deal and with Geldis Gjepali on the good, the bad, and the ugly of Albania's recent European Commission enlargement report.
Albanian women: Myths of communism, stigma and tradition, art in protests, the future
With Jonila Godole, were women really emancipated during the communist dictatorship? How have things changed since then and what needs to be done to achieve more equality? Follow the discussion here.
Tirana Marathon, Berlin Summit and an interview with Sweden's new ambassador to Albania
This week I interviewed those taking part in the Tirana Marathon to raise money for Albanian children with disabilities, I spoke to Swedish Ambassador to Albania Niklas Strom, and Manuel Sarrazin, the German representative for the Western Balkans.
An interview with PM Edi Rama: Berlin Summit, Kosovo-Serbia-Albania relations, and his future in pol
This week, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama talks about enlargement, EU promises, his future in politics and relations with Kosovo and Serbia.
EU patience with Serbia at the limit, Albania’s Oscars bid, AI takes over Euronews
MEP Viola Von Cramon explains how the EU has prepared sanctions against Serbia, I speak to the director of Albania's Oscars entry and discussions ensure over the introduction of an AI newsreader and what it means for journalism.
Gërvalla on Serbia, terrorism and Rama, EU ignores Presevo Valley, WB6 on way to EU
In this week's Inside Albania:
I interviewed Kosova's Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwartz on the recent terrorist attack, how it is time Kosova joins NATO, the failures of the EU and West in believing the warnings, and Serbia's real motives.
I also spoke with Flora Ferati the researcher who brought to light the 'administrative ethnic cleansing' of more than 6000 ethnic Albanians from the sou
Lajcak criticized, Berlin Summit revealed, Albania to legalize online gambling
In this week's show we analyse the draft igaming law with expert Ron Mendelson, discuss criticism of bias against EU envoy Miroslav Lajçak with MEP Thomas Waitz, and delve into Albanian regional policy with Odeta Barbullushi.
Inside Albania is back with kids, Kosovo-Serbia failed negotiations and census in Albania
In the first episode of season 2, I delve into the administrative ethnic cleansing of Albanians in southern Serbia, the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, state Vs private education in Albania, the upcoming census and oil in Shpirag.
Western Balkans Youth Orchestra brings musicians from 15 nations to Durrës
For the Inside Albania season finale, I went to Durrës to meet the Western Balkan Youth Orchestra which brings together musicians from 15 countries to play music and tour the region promoting culture and cross border solidarity.
John Alite: Why young Albanians look to crime and why life in the wrong lane never pays
Albanians make up the largest foreign population in UK prisons while in Albania, we have the highest ratio of prisoners to population size in the region. I asked John Alite, former mafia mobster, what makes young Albanians consider a life of crime and why are so many looking to flee the country?
Activists vs Albanian Government: The tale of the Vjosa River and the Vjosa Narta Lagoon
I headed to the Vjosa Narta Lagoon near Vlorë to talk to an activist from PPNEA who are challenging the Albanian government over a new airport they say will endanger precious wildlife. I also interviewed CEO of Patagonia, Ryan Gellert about the success of the campaign for the Vjosa River National Park and how Albania is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Lea Ypi’s “Free”: Painful but sarcastic recount of life in communist Albania
Divisions in society, artistic license and what plagues Albania today with author of Free, Lea Ypi.
Ahmetaj on the run, Albanian agriculture challenges, medicinal cannabis, understanding addiction
In this episode, I discuss with Agriculture Minister Frida Krifca the challenges facing Albanian agriculture on its EU path, also the push to legalise medical cannabis, the arrest warrant for former deputy Prime Minister and alcohol addiction with Dr Sonila Bitri.
Albania's struggles with human trafficking amid UK migrant crisis
This week the reality of human trafficking from Albania is explained by Sister Imelda Poole from Mary Ward Loreto, along with Patricia Burr from ECPAT who's organisation is suing the British government over children who went missing, including 176 Albanians, from UK asylum hotels. Benedict Spence also discussed the failings of the British government in managing the migrant crisis. Also, on the age
Fadil Berisha: Life between US, Albania, Kosovo, and an endless love of beauty
An interview with world-famous, Albanian photographer Fadil Berisha.
West leans towards Serbia, MEK raid, Yuri Kim unphased by critics, Blockchain! | Inside Albania
Today I interviewed Rep.Ritchie Torres, congressman of the Bronx on his support for Kosovo, British MP Alicia Kearns on the EU's failure to play fair with Serbia, Mustafa Llani on Albania's first Blockchain property sale, and UCL law lecturer Andi Hoxhaj on the MEK and Albanian relations with Iran.
Albanian migration: Harsh debate with British journalist, MP, asylum expert | Inside Albania
As the debate over Albanian asylum in the UK rages on, Alice Taylor spoke to Conservative MP Tim Loughton and asylum expert Daniel Sohege on the public rhetoric, whether Albanians have grounds for asylum, and what happened to the Albanian children missing from UK asylum hotels: spoiler, the UK government does not know.
Brits after Albanian passports, Tahiri out, Dako in, and western silence on Rama’s Kosovo plan
As Albanian interest in going to the UK shows no sign of abating, I am joined by two Brits-Richard Russell and Carolyn Perry who have made Albania home and are applying for Albanian citizenship. I also tackle recent developments between Kosovo and Serbia with the intervention of the Albanian prime minister, the freefall of the Euro, the arrest of Vangjush Dako and release of Saimir Tahiri, and am
North Kosovo: Community vs Western interests | Inside Albania with Alice Taylor
This week, former Kosovar foreign minister Meliza Haradinaj, Kosovo Serb activist Miodrag Milicevic, and Kosovo Albanian journalist Xhemajl Rexha talk about what the local communities actually want, if coexistence is possible, and whether the US would be better talking the lead in the ongoing dialogue.
Albanian democracy, Fredi Beleri, and sustainablity:help or hindrance?
In this week's show, I discuss the return of Albanian prisoners from the UK, the EU response to the arrest of Fredi Beleri, and sustainable business in Albania.
Albania's diaspora vote, hate speech and short-staffed tourism: Inside Albania with Alice Taylor
This week with special guests we look at the diaspora vote and also whether foreign residents should be able to vote in Albanian elections, along with other hot topics.
Albania under the grip of local elections: Inside Albania with Alice Taylor
Welcome to the first episode of Inside Albania with Alice Taylor, exclusively for Euronews Albania. In this episode, topics on the agenda are migration, poverty, school leavers and the 14 May municipal elections.
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