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Albania’s Penal Code Draft Sparks Outcry

Tirana, August 5, 2025 — The Albanian government’s draft for a new Penal Code, presented in late July 2025, has ignited fierce debate across the political spectrum, the legal community, civil society,
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Tirana Mayor Indicted in Corruption Probe

TIRANA, Albania , Tirana Time, July 23, 2025— Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) has officially indicted Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana, on multiple corruption charges in a sweeping criminal case
3 months ago
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Parliament to investigate property transparency

TIRANA, Sept. 11 – A group of 35 parliamentarians asked the parliament’s presidency to create an investigative parliamentary commission to check properties of senior officials in top public posts during the 1998-2006
19 years ago
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Ceremony on 9/11 5th anniversary

TIRANA, Sept. 11 – The United States embassy in Tirana held a ceremony Monday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that caused some 3,000 victims there. Following is
19 years ago
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Olldashi and Rama in Brussels

TIRANA, Sept. 13 _ Interior Minister Sokol Olldashi and Socialist leader Edi Rama went both to Brussels this week to meet with European Union officials. Olldashi met with European Commission vice president
19 years ago
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Nano group preparing a political platform

TIRANA, Sept. 11 – A group of Socialist parliamentarians who support former prime minister and party leader Fatos Nano is working to prepare a platform on how to win the local government
19 years ago
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Europe: SAA yes, challenge ahead

STRASBOURG, Sept. 6 – The European Parliament ratified Wednesday the Stabilization and Association Agreement with Albania, which is a first step toward membership. The SAA has now to be ratified by all
19 years ago
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Jewelers of a Turkish diplomat robbed

TIRANA, Sept. 5 – Local newspapers reported that some unidentified persons had robbed the jewels of the 42-year old Turkish diplomat Ahmet Akyz resident in Selite not far from Tirana. The thieves
19 years ago
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