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Privatizing Albanian Castles Worries Heritage Experts
Historians and archeologists oppose plans to let entrepreneurs turn ancient monuments into bars, cafés and motels.
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
US policy-makers remain wary of the concept of ethnic solidarity - but harnessing natural links between Albanian communities in the Balkans will actually reduce tensions, strengthening state structures and helping to stabilize the region.
Secret Waste Imports Alarm Albania’s Greens
Activists say Balkan Insight’s discovery that hundreds of tons of hazardous waste entered the country without any records makes a mockery of the government’s environmental pledges.
Tough Prosecutor Shakes Albania’s Establishment
Ina Rama’s impressive showing on a pro-government TV show has wowed critics and has inspired talk of her a model stateswoman.
Ghost Companies Stalk Albania’s Energy Ambitions
Aspiration to become a regional electricity powerhouse by building hundreds of new power plants are running into sand amid allegations of corruption and murky bidding procedures.
Cover-Up of Protestor Deaths 'Blow to Albania’s Reputation'
Gabriel Partos, an analyst with the Economist Intelligence Unit, tells Balkan Insight that allegations of a high-level conspiracy to cover-up the murder of protestors during the January 21 riots is a further blow to Albania’s already tarnished reputation.
Albania’s Small Parties Seek Say on Poll Reform
As Socialists and Democrats attempt to hammer out a deal on improving Albania’s flawed election system, smaller parties say a two-party stitch-up won’t change matters for the better.
Greek Crisis Turns Albanian Thoughts to Home
The economic turmoil in Greece is forcing the million or so Albanians who have made it their home over the past few decades to consider their options.
Tirana Film Fest Faces Oblivion
With a dwindling budget Tirana’s International Film Festival closed its ninth edition facing a struggle for survival.
New Force Vows to Break Mould in Albania
The nationalistic Red and Black Alliance is the new kid on the block in Albania – but is it the equivalent of a meteorite, flashing briefly across the sky, or a lasting addition to the arena?
Filmmaker Vladimir Blazevski Says Punk’s Not Dead
Macedonian producer Darko Popov reflects on the acclaimed black comedy of Vladimir Blazevski, "Punk’s not Dead" and the struggle to produce and promote films in the Balkans.
Albania: Political Détente May End in Tears
After peace broke out between the big parties late this year, the question is whether the Berisha-Rama honeymoon can survive the challenges ahead, including the election of a new president.
Drive For Balkan Extradition Deal Nears End
Serbia’s initiative to establish a pan-Balkan extradition treaty may see lift-off next year - but Kosovo’s exclusion from the scheme looks like another politically driven error.
Albania: A Year to Forget
Street protests, an alleged coup, yet another disputed election and fresh corruption scandals marked another stagnant year in Albania.
