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Tirana Times

Albania joins EU sanctions on Russia, closes airspace

TIRANA, Feb. 28 – Albania has joined EU sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine, including closing Albania’s airspace to all Russian carriers and Russian-registered aircraft, the foreign minister announced Sunday evening.  
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Albania condemns Russia’s actions in Ukraine

TIRANA, Feb. 22 – Albania has condemned Russia’s recognition of two self-declared republics in eastern Ukraine and the pouring of Russian troops into the regions, making its stance known at an emergency
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Ballot boxes used in the elections. With most votes counted, the Socialist led coalition has won the majority of municipal council seats. (Photo: Tirana Times/CEC Handout)

CoE’s regional govts body to hold remote monitoring mission for March 6 by-elections 

STRASBOURG, Feb. 18, 2022 – A delegation from the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will carry out a remote election observation mission on Feb. 24 and
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