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Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro Fail to Qualify for Eurosong
All Balkan contestants in the semi finals on Tuesday failed to qualify for Eurosong. Macedonia and Albania are still hoping they will qualify on Thursday show in Malmo.
Albanians Laugh Off Top Gear Jibes
While Mexico may have protested over jibes made on the popular BBC show Top Gear, Albanians have taken a new episode on the search for an Albanian mob car in good fun.
Premier Proud of Facebook's Reach in Albania
Prime Minister Sali Berisha has hailed the widespread use of Facebook in Albania as a measure of his government’s technological achievements.
Albania Film Festival Highlights New Freedoms
With a logo that resembles a biometric passport- a celebration of Albanians' new freedom to travel to the EU without visas- Tirana’s International Film Festival, TIFF, launched its eighth annual competition on Monday.
World AIDS Day Poses Challenge for Balkans
The region may have avoided an epidemic but there is no room for complacency.
Kosovo Journalist Wins 2010 Balkan Fellowship Prize
Majlinda Aliu from Kosovo, wins first prize in this year's Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence Programme for her article “Trapped in Black: Balkan War Widows”.
Albania Artist Seeks Guinness Record Title
With his fifth bid to enter the Guinness Book of Records, Saimir Strati aims to draw attention to Albania's rich tradition of mosaic artwork.
Albania Arrests Five Over Fake Dollar Bills
Police in Durres announced the arrest of five people suspected of trying to place million-dollar bills as real.
Comic Norman Wisdom Mourned in Albania
In a letter of condolence to Norman Wisdom's family, Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha remembered the late British comic who was much beloved by the Albanian public.
Albania World Heritage Site in 'Damage' Row
Heritage experts have visited an ancient city in Albania amid claims the construction of a new road has damaged the historical site.
Region Marks Mother Teresa's Centenary
Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia are marking the birthday of Mother Teresa, born 100 years ago in Skopje.
Archaeologists Hail Roman Discoveries in Apollonia
Two significant Roman artefacts have been unearthed in the ancient city of Apollonia, archaeologists have announced.
'Allegretto Albania' Enjoys Success at German Theatre Festival
Albania Actor Nets Top Award at Moscow Fest
Albanian actor Nik Xhelilaj has been awarded the best actor prize at the Moscow film festival for his role in the German-Albanian co-production “The Albanian.”
Wreckage of WWII Italian Ship Found off Albania Coast
Albania Police Bust Antiques Smugglers
Five individuals were arrested in the town of Elbasan on Wednesday accused of smuggling antique religious artifacts and paintings, police said in a statement.
Culture Policy Focus
Albania Struggles to Protect its Vandalized Heritage
While authorities promise action following the shocking destruction of an ancient fresco by blundering thieves, activists and experts remain skeptical of their pledges.
Business
Albanian Businesses Pessimistic About Economy
A survey published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania reveals that the majority of its members saw an economic downturn in 2012 and expect worse in 2013.
CEZ Files Lawsuit Against Albania
Albania-Kosovo Trade Dispute Escalates
