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Motives for Attack on Albanian Soldiers Unclear
Three days after the attack in Afghanistan, which killed a captain and gravely wounded a corporal, statements from the Albanian Ministry of Defence fail to clarify the motives.
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Winter Holds North Albania in Icy Grip
Despite recent easing of the weather, 22 communes, mainly in the mountainous north, remain cut off by heavy snow.
Albania Arrests Three Over Murder Case
Police on Thursday arrested three people and issued a warrant for a fourth suspect over of the murder of a mother and her son in Patos in 1997.
Macedonia Gay Rights Record 'Worst in Balkans'
Macedonia least respects the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community, of all the countries in the Balkans, an international watchdog says.
Fresh Snowfall Prolongs Balkan Winter Weather Misery
Heavy snowfall continued over the weekend in the Balkans, claiming more victims, blocking traffic and exacerbating problems in areas already cut off by the extremely cold weather.
Albania Nationalist Leader Resigns from Top Justice Job
The head of the nationalist group Red and Black Alliance, Kreshnik Spahiu, resigned on Friday as deputy chairman of Albania's High Council of Justice in the face of a parliamentary investigation into his political activity.
Cold Snap Torments Balkans
The worst wintry conditions in decades continue to torment the Balkans, causing deaths, cutting power and blocking roads.
Albania Risks Visa-Free Regime with VIP Citizenship
A plan by Prime Minister Sali Berisha to give Albanian citizenship to foreigners who invest €100,000 in the country could put the state's visa-free regime with the EU at risk.
Albania Struggles to House Homeless Roma
Albanian authorities are struggling to house dozens of homeless members of the Roma community after the state ombudsman sheltered them his Tirana office six days ago to highlight their plight.
Three Indicted for Bribe on Albania’s Supreme Court
Prosecutors in the city of Fier have indicted three suspects, including a relative of a Supreme Court Judge, over an alleged attempt to influence a verdict in a murder trial.
Albania Lifts Immunity of Three MPs
Parliament on Thursday lifted the immunity of three MPs who are being investigated over their alleged roles in a violent protest last January.
Albanian Media Embellish Mayor’s US Visit
A spokesperson for the mayor of Washington told Balkan Insight that the mayor did not invite Lulzim Basha to the US as local media have erroneously reported.
Albania and EULEX to Sign Organ Probe Deal
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha says Albania will sign an agreement with the EU law mission in Kosovo, EULEX, to institutionalize cooperation on the investigation into organ harvesting allegations.
BIRN Launches 2012 Balkans Journalism Fellowship
Balkan Investigative Reporting Network has announced a call for applications for its 2012 fellowship for journalistic excellence.
Albanian MPs go AWOL From Parliament
A report published on Monday by the Institute of Democracy and Mediation finds that Albanian MPs have a poor record of attendance.
Three Arrested for Murder in Albania Deadly Riot
The head of the Republican Guard, his driver and an IT expert from the premier's office have been placed under house arrest as part of the probe into a deadly protest in January 2011.
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Foes Reunite after Albania Corruption Scandal
A political feud with more twists than a Hollywood thriller has ended happily for the main protagonists – but ordinary Albanians feel less delighted with what they have discovered about their political bosses.
A Flourishing Albanian ‘Neighborhood’ Benefits the Balkans
Secret Waste Imports Alarm Albania’s Greens
Ghost Companies Stalk Albania’s Energy Ambitions
Cover-Up of Protestor Deaths 'Blow to Albania’s Reputation'
Albania’s Small Parties Seek Say on Poll Reform
Greek Crisis Turns Albanian Thoughts to Home
New Force Vows to Break Mould in Albania
Business
Albania’s Posts Growth of 2.6% in Third Quarter of 2011
Albania’s gross domestic product grew by 2.6 percent compared with the same period in 2010, according to Albania’s National Institute of Statistics, INSTAT.
Albania Oil Company Upgrades its Reserves
Albania Probes Czech Power Giant For Fraud
Albania Pledges Cash For Electricity Imports
Ghost Companies Stalk Albania’s Energy Ambitions
Culture and Lifestyle
Privatizing Albanian Castles Worries Heritage Experts
Historians and archeologists oppose plans to let entrepreneurs turn ancient monuments into bars, cafés and motels.
Privatization of Albanian Monuments Opposed
Postmodern theater, Albanians and Serbs
Tirana Film Fest Faces Oblivion
Filmmaker Vladimir Blazevski Says Punk’s Not Dead
