Today: Apr 30, 2026

Editorial - Page 36

The Distortion of the Gay and EU Debates

Our Prime Minister’s propensity to shock is indeed of proverbial stock. His declaration of the government intention to legalise gay marriage has caused a ruckus domestically and has hit the international news,
17 years ago
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Albania Pending

Almost a month after the general elections, there is no official final result. We are daily following an unending, contested electoral process. Throughout this continuous saddening spectacle of complaints, commissions and commissioners,
17 years ago
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NATO White List, Schengen Black List

By Adela Halo Albanians’ scepticism towards visa liberalisation was just rewarded. Albania may be a NATO member of full-fledged rights, but it is not even part of the proposal of the European
17 years ago
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A “traitor” as a kingmaker

Prime Minister Berisha has put an end to all the guess-work around the future government after the draw between the centre-right coalition and the two left-wing ones. With no hesitation whatsoever, not
17 years ago
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Elections, SP Loses, DP Does Not Win

The enigma of the Albanian parliamentary elections continues unresolved. In fact, Sunday’s elections are heading towards the new enigma of neither of the coalitions being able to form the new government. After
17 years ago
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Elections – Five Potential Scenarios

The parliamentary elections to be held this coming Sunday will be crucially important from three perspectives. First of all, the June 28th elections are expected to mark a turning point towards a
17 years ago
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All at sea

Just ten days before the conduct of the parliamentary election what can be safely asserted is a state of absolute confusion regarding the offers of Albania’s political parties to their electorate; an
17 years ago
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The Great Rama Experiment

By: HENRI ȉLI Finally, Edi Rama has plainly articulated the essence of his political offer for the June 28th general elections. During a most popular televised program, the leader of the Socialist
17 years ago
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A European ID Card For The Elections

The only potentially detrimental issue to the 28th of June parliamentary elections, at least thus far, is that of identity cards. There are now very few days left for citizens to obtain
17 years ago
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The Arrogance of Ivanov of FYROM

FYROM and the President of FYROM have shown their arrogance for the second time towards the neighbouring state of Kosovo and the President of Kosovo, Fatmir Sejdiu. Two weeks ago, all presidents
17 years ago
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Elections How (not) to manipulate

About a month away from the parliamentary elections, the concern remains. Albania might just sing the old song of a controversial electoral process, not in line with international standards. Nothing particularly foretelling
17 years ago
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