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Ardian Turku decreed as new culture minister

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TIRANA, March 11 – Albania’s president decreed Ardian Turku as the new Minister of Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports to replace his predecessor Ylli Pango sacked last week for alleged abuse of post and sexual harassment.
Turku has been the former mayor of the central city Elbasan and also its university rector.

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