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Post Report of the Day

Tirana, Albania

Morale among expats:

It varies. Most people agree that you need to get out of town at least every few months, even just to Italy, to relax and escape. However, people generally love living here. Family life is...

What is the overall climate: is it extremely hot or cold, wet or dry, at any time of year, for example?

We have four seasons, although conditions are not extreme. Summer can get very hot (into the 90s during some days), accentuated by the fact that air conditioning is not universal in office buildings, restaurants, etc....