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The new Vlora International Airport on Albania’s coastline is set to open in the coming weeks. The area has already attracted interest, with Donald Trump’s son-in-law planning a luxury resort there to attract wealthy visitors.

New Democracy Eurodeputy Fredi Beleri on Tuesday condemned the deprecating attitude of Albania - a candidate country for accession to the European Union - for the European Parliament and the protection of diplomatic missions, following an attack outside the Albanian parliament building during a visit of a European Parliament delegation to monitor Albania's EU accession progress.

The first chapter of accession talks with Albania, which begins on Tuesday and concerns fundamental rights and the rule of law, must include both the rights of minorities, including the Greek ethnic minority, and in particular their property rights, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stressed upon his arrival at the intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg.