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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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Te head of the OSCE office in Albania, Ambassador Florian Rauning, said the summary was “merely a collection of information from reports in the Albanian media and allegations circulating publicly.” (Photo: OSCE)

Leaked OSCE report on criminal ties, corruption darkens mood for political class

TIRANA, Sept. 16 – An OSCE report detailing allegations of corruption and criminal ties for key members of the political class was leaked to the press this week, further sharpening the public
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"The internationals did not elect me. Albanians elected me. That's why my actions are dictated by Albanians, not internationals," Prime Minister Edi Rama said in parliament. (Photo: GoA)

Decriminalization law proposed, as pressure mounts on gov’t

TIRANA, Sept. 17 – Faced with mounting pressure from the domestic opposition and international partners, Albania’s government has come up with a draft law it plans to urgently submit to parliament to
11 years ago
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School year kicks off

TIRANA, Sept. 14 – About half a million Albanian pupils, aged six to 18, started the new school year Monday, with about 30,000 entering the education system for the first time. Albania’s
11 years ago
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