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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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Albania Opposition Opposes Power Plant Sale
Socialist leader Edi Rama has come out against the government’s plans to denationalize four power plants, arguing that the sale price does not reflect their true value.
Albanian Officials Arrested for Corruption
Albanian police arrested eight officials from the department of metrology in the Ministry of Economy, accused of passive corruption, abuse of power and theft.
EU, OSCE Hail End of Deadlock in Albania
The EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule on Thursday welcomed the apparent end of a two-year political stalemate in Albania, after parliament approved two laws that required cross-party consensus.
Albania Eyes End of Political Logjam
Albania’s ruling Democrats and the opposition Socialists have reached a deal to extended political consensus for reforms which have been blocked by the two-year political crisis.
Albania Court Upholds Expert Testimonies in Meta Trial
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the testimony of three local expert witnesses in the corruption trial of former deputy prime minister Ilir Meta, despite protests from prosecutors.
Albania to Ground Airline Owned by Arrested Businessman
Albania’s National Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, on Friday suspended the licence of Albanian Airlines, a company owned by the arrested Turkish businessman Ali Evsen.
Central Bank Governor Eyes New Term in Albania
President Bamir Topi on November 9 nominated Ardian Fullani to head the country’s central bank for a new seven-year term.
Organ Probe Prosecutor to Visit Albania
The US prosecutor heading the investigation into allegations of Kosovo Liberation Army, KLA, organ trafficking will visit Tirana on November 10.
Albania President and Parliament at Loggerheads on Nominations
The ruling majority in Albania’s parliament has refused to accept President Bamir Topi’s nominations to high state offices, leaving key vacancies unfilled.
Defying Protests, Albania Approves Waste Import Bill
Albania’s parliament overrode a presidential veto on Thursday to approve a waste import bill, which environmentalist say will turn the small Balkan country into Europe’s garbage bin.
Albanian Experts Query Video in Meta Corruption Case
Three expert witnesses called by Albania’s Supreme Court on Monday said the video recording in the corruption trial against former deputy prime minister Ilir Meta was probably manipulated.
Albania Opposition MPs Pay Dearly for Slander
Three Socialist MPs were fined for slander last week for political accusations, ordered to pay thousands of euros to their colleagues from the ruling Democratic Party.
Albania Asylum Seekers Repatriated from Belgium
Nine Albanian migrants who applied for asylum in Belgium in the last two months have been returned to Tirana’s Mother Teresa International Airport today.
Mystery Deepens Over Albania Secret Agent's Death
Two days after he was found charred in his car, having apparently committed suicide, questions remain about who or what caused the death of Isa Çopa, a former agent of the secret service, SHISH, in the port of Durres.
Albanian MP Reprimanded for Gay Slur
Albania’s Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has today reprimanded ruling Democratic Party MP, Tritian Shehu, for saying in parliament that “homosexuality is disease and should be treated with hormones,” last December.
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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?
Socialist Sees Red Over Albania’s Centennial
Albania Turned Blind Eye to Illegal Waste Imports
Foes Reunite after Albania Corruption Scandal
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'
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.
UK's Grimshaw Architects Wins Major Project in Tirana
CEZ Faces Major Losses in Albania
Albania PM Pressed to Invest in Power Grid
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.
Globe to Globe
Culture Watch Award Announced
New Secrets of Ancient Times Emerge in Butrint
Montenegrin Media Most Free in Balkans, Report Says
