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Albania to Start Election Procedure for New President
On Thursday, Albania's parliament will start the procedure for the election of a new head of state, with the ruling Democrats under pressure to select a candidate based on consensus.
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07 Aug 07 / 03:09:00
IMF Fears Energy Crisis in Albania Will Damage Growth
Tirana _ The IMF expressed worries on Monday that the energy crisis that has swept Albania will have adverse effects on economic growth.
06 Aug 07 / 05:46:00
Albania Affirms Support for Kosovo Independence
Tirana_Albania’s newly elected President, Bamir Topi, met his Kosovar counterpart, Fatmir Sejdiu, on Monday, confirming Albania’s support for Kosovo’s independence.
30 Jul 07 / 03:09:00
Montenegrin and Albanian Customs Pledge Cooperation
Podgorica _ Montenegrin and Albanian custom services are ready to improve cooperation in the fight against smuggling, their representatives said on Monday.
27 Jul 07 / 03:09:00
Energy Crisis Cuts Albanian Working Hours
Tirana_The Albanian cabinet decided Thursday to cut the working hours of public employees to save power in the midst of a national energy shortage.
26 Jul 07 / 03:09:00
Montenegro and Albania Fight Organized Crime Together
Podgorica_ The state prosecutors of Montenegro and Albania promised Thursday to improve their common efforts to fight organized crime.
26 Jul 07 / 03:09:00
Albania's Electricity Monopoly Seeks Rate Hike
Tirana_ Amidst a severe energy crisis, the Albanian Power Corporation, KESH, announced Wednesday it will request an electricity price hike to recover from the higher cost of imports and low hydropower production due to the country’s drought.
25 Jul 07 / 05:16:00
Albania's New President Sworn In
Tirana_ Bamir Topi was sworn in as Albania’s new president with promises to lead the country’s integration process into the European Union and NATO and to help resolve the status of Kosovo, the Albanian dominated province of neighboring Serbia.
24 Jul 07 / 05:11:00
Eighth Butrinti 2000 Festival Closes in Albania
Tirana _ Albania’s international theatre festival, Butrinti 2000, closed on Monday after a week of highlights that brought theatre companies from all over the Balkans to the 2,500-year-old Roman amphitheatre.
20 Jul 07 / 04:00:00
Heat Wave Helps Fires Raging Across Albania
Tirana_ A heat wave driving temperatures over 40 degrees has sparked a series of fires across Albania.
18 Jul 07 / 03:57:00
Albanian Government Criticized Over Police Reform
Tirana_The European Commission’s advisors to Albania’s police force have criticized a government restructuring that has driven out some officers, and which opposition politicians say was designed to advance police loyal to the ruling party.
17 Jul 07 / 03:08:00
Contact Group to Take over Kosovo Status from UN
Brussels _ The final phase of the Kosovo status process may take place outside the context of the United Nations and under the auspices of the Contact Group, European officials have said.
16 Jul 07 / 03:08:00
Albanian Broadcaster Slapped with Record Fine
Tirana _ Albania’s Top Channel broadcaster, which has sharply criticized the government over the past two years, has been hit with a record 13-million-euro tax bill.
13 Jul 07 / 03:08:00
Majority of Albanians Against Early Elections
Tirana _ A majority of Albanians oppose early elections that may be forced on them without a resolution to a political deadlock over selection of a new head of state, results from a new poll showed.
11 Jul 07 / 03:40:00
Standoff in Parliamentary Ballot to Pick New Albanian President
Tirana_ Albania moved one step closer to early elections after a second round of voting in parliament failed to produce the votes necessary to select the next head of state.
11 Jul 07 / 03:08:00
Portugal Sees Ahtisaari Plan As Basis for Kosovo
Brussels_ Portugal’s six-months in the rotating presidency of the European Union will emphasize finding a solution on Kosovo, Portuguese Foreign Affairs Minister Luis Amado said Wednesday.
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Albania Politicians Splash Out on US Lobbying
Albanian politicians spend huge sums annually on US lobbying, trying to impress voters with their access to policymakers - but what do they achieve and where does the money come from?
03 Apr 12 / 15:16:11
Socialist Sees Red Over Albania’s Centennial
02 Mar 12 / 13:55:14
Albania Turned Blind Eye to Illegal Waste Imports
16 Feb 12 / 17:11:18
Foes Reunite after Albania Corruption Scandal
13 Feb 12 / 16:01:26
A Flourishing Albanian ‘Neighborhood’ Benefits the Balkans
10 Feb 12 / 13:27:14
Secret Waste Imports Alarm Albania’s Greens
02 Feb 12 / 11:57:13
Ghost Companies Stalk Albania’s Energy Ambitions
24 Jan 12 / 14:01:15
Cover-Up of Protestor Deaths 'Blow to Albania’s Reputation'
Business
Euro Crisis Sapping Balkan Recovery, EBRD Warns
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development report predicts that eurozone crisis will buffet Balkan economies, slowing growth in 2012.
17 May 12 / 10:13:14
UK's Grimshaw Architects Wins Major Project in Tirana
10 May 12 / 10:06:55
CEZ Faces Major Losses in Albania
09 May 12 / 08:38:50
Albania PM Pressed to Invest in Power Grid
11 Apr 12 / 09:06:41
Albania’s Power Crisis Pinned on Company Errors
Culture and Lifestyle
Albania Cancels Eurovision Broadcast After Bus Crash
Albania’s public broadcaster, RTSH, will not broadcast the first semifinal of the Eurovision song contest on Tuesday as a mark of respect for the victims of Monday's bus crash.
17 May 12 / 14:35:41
Globe to Globe
16 May 12 / 16:24:51
Culture Watch Award Announced
15 May 12 / 17:05:47
New Secrets of Ancient Times Emerge in Butrint
08 May 12 / 13:58:27
Montenegrin Media Most Free in Balkans, Report Says
