The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
02 October 2026
‘Albania could lose opportunity at EU membership due to Trump’s megalomaniacal project’

‘Albania could lose opportunity at EU membership due to Trump’s megalomaniacal project’

The protests in Albania have been going on for more than twenty days. Angry demonstrators have taken to the streets carrying signs featuring flamingos to oppose plans for a so-called Trump resort, but the underlying discontent extends beyond this single project. The planned luxury resorts by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the U.S. president’s daughter and son-in-law, are set to be built in a protected nature reserve known as a habitat for flamingos. The European Union is also viewing the plans with concern: according to Brussels, proceeding with construction could affect Albania’s chances of joining the EU.

Trump is gaining ground in Colombia

Trump is gaining ground in Colombia

Colombia is experiencing unrest in its streets following the narrow election victory of right-wing nationalist lawyer and businessman Abelardo De La Espriella.

Iceland resumes whaling

Iceland resumes whaling

Whaling returns to Iceland following a two year hiatus.

‘Europe’s largest fruit store’ moves from Belgium to the Netherlands

‘Europe’s largest fruit store’ moves from Belgium to the Netherlands

Since the 1980s, two-thirds of all kiwis sold in Europe have been passing through the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Soon, however, that whole story will come to an end. New Zealand producer Zespri is relocating its Belgian operations to the Dutch port of Vlissingen. After 2028, no more kiwis will be coming to Kiwiweg in Zeebrugge; instead, the Netherlands is snagging the contract.

Up to 8,840 euros per month for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines

Up to 8,840 euros per month for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines

Ukraine is attracting recruits with higher wages and fixed-term contracts.

Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history

Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history

Remarkable coffee news is coming to us from South Korea.

From ‘two sled dogs’ to air defense: Greenland significantly bolsters its defense

From ‘two sled dogs’ to air defense: Greenland significantly bolsters its defense

Greenland is investing heavily in its military activities.

For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire

For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire

Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire, following the stock market debut of his space company SpaceX. His net worth reached an estimated $1.05 trillion, making him three times richer than the second-richest person, Google founder Larry Page. Bloomberg reports.

Musk is taking half a billion SpaceX shares public at $135 each

Musk is taking half a billion SpaceX shares public at $135 each

On Thursday, before the U.S. stock markets closed, SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, announced the price at which it is going public.

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef

Renowned Danish chef René Redzepi left Noma, the world-famous modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, in March after admitting to having mistreated and physically assaulted staff for years.