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SPAK Brings New Charges Against Former Deputy PM Balluku

Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive
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Milošević’s Language Returns to Serbia’s Government

Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove
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Edi Rama during a campaign rally. (Photo: SP Facebook/Handout)

Analysis: How to read Albania’s election results

Five reasons behind the strong Socialist victory: The prime minister’s abilities, a low turnout, a divided opposition, failures from new parties and a problematic electoral system contributed to the election outcome. By
9 years ago
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A statement by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn noted that Albania’s parliamentary elections on June 25 took place in a calm and orderly manner. Photo: http://ec.europa.eu/)

EU, US statements express satisfaction with election process

TIRANA, June 26 – European and American officials have expressed satisfaction at the way the electoral process took place in Albania, adding problematic issues noted by election observers must also be addressed,
9 years ago
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Edi Rama during a campaign rally. (Photo: SP Facebook/Handout)

Prime minister under fire for asking police officers to campaign

TIRANA, June 20 – Albania’s third largest party, the Socialist Movement for Integration, has filed a complaint with prosecutors, urging them to investigate Prime Minister Edi Rama over his campaign statement that
9 years ago
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