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18 Feb 08

Freezing Temperatures Engulf Albania

Tirana _ A bitter cold snap engulfed Albania over the weekend, with the thermometer plunging well below zero, creating problems for in country’s ailing infrastructure.

17 Feb 08

Tirana Jubilant over Kosovo's Independence

Citizens of Albania celebrate Kosovo’s unilateral declaration of independence as an event of epic significance for their nation and the Balkans – never mind political complications that may arise.

17 Feb 08

Albania Hails Kosovo Independence

Tirana _ Albanian President Bamir Topi welcomed Kosovo’s declaration of independence on Sunday as a major step forward for the consolidation of peace and security in the Balkans.

17 Feb 08

Protesters Stage Anti-US Rally in Belgrade

Belgrade _ Hundreds of protesters blocked the Embassy of the United States in downtown Belgrade on Sunday, less than an hour after Kosovo’s leaders unilaterally declared the province’s independence from Serbia.

17 Feb 08

Albania: US, EU states first to recognize Kosovo

Tirana _ Lulzim Basha, Albania’s foreign minister, on Sunday said that the United States and four EU member states would lead the way in recognising the independence of Kosovo, Serbia’s breakaway province.

17 Feb 08

Kosovo's Obelisque of Independence

Pristina _ A big sculpture bearing the words “NEW BORN” is to be Kosovo’s obelisk of independence to be placed in a Pristina square, following the UN-administered territory's declaration of independence from Serbia on Sunday.

17 Feb 08

Tirana Celebrates Kosovo Day

Tirana _ The Albanian capital is celebrating Kosovo’s independence with a “Freedom Walk” and traffic-free events.

17 Feb 08

Albania: Kosovo Opens New Chapter

Tirana _ Albania's Prime Minister Sali Berisha has said that Kosovo’s declaration of independence opens a new chapter in relations between Albanians and Serbs, despite their difficult shared history.

16 Feb 08

Kosovo Serbs in Prayer & Protest

Mitrovica _ "We are all expecting something difficult and horrible," the Head of the Serbian Orthodox Church told hundreds of Kosovo Serbs, on the eve of the province's declaration of independence.

16 Feb 08

Huge Albania Flag Travels to Kosovo

Tirana _ A giant Albanian flag is reportedly travelling to Pristina, to be unveiled at celebrations marking Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia.

15 Feb 08

Albania in Big Power Price Hike

Tirana _ Albania’s electricity utility is to increase prices by up to 70% from next month in a bid to curb its huge deficit.

14 Feb 08

Albania Oil Production Boosts Company

Tirana _ Stocks in a Canada-based oil company rose more than 14% Thursday, after a rosy report on its operations in Albania.

14 Feb 08

Albania Buys Four New Navy Ships

Tirana _ Albania is to add four new patrol ships to its navy fleet after reaching a €31 million deal with the Netherlands.

13 Feb 08

Trans-Adriatic Pipeline Deal Sealed

Tirana _ A € 1.5 billion deal to develop a pipeline transporting Caspian and Middle East natural gas via Albania and under the Adriatic Sea to Italy and beyond, has been sealed.

13 Feb 08