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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
7 days ago
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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
4 weeks ago
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Gjergj Bojaxhi

Bojaxhi announces independent run in Tirana

TIRANA, March 30 – Gjergj Bojaxhi, a former manager of Albania’s power corporation and several other state entities, has announced he is running for mayor of Tirana as an independent candidate. Bojaxhi
11 years ago
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Rama appeals for more Italian investments

TIRANA, March 29 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has continued efforts to attract investments from nearby Italy with a visit this week to meet local authorities and businesses in the Abruzzo region.
11 years ago
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Dutch Ambassador to Tirana Dewi van de Weerd gave a speech at a forum organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies

Dutch gov’t remains critical of Albania’s EU efforts, want stringent criteria met

TIRANA, April 1 – While officially supporting Albania’s EU future, the Dutch government says Albania should not be allowed in until meeting stringent criteria, according to a speech Dutch Ambassador to Tirana
11 years ago
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De Biasi granted Albanian citizenship

TIRANA, March 28 – Gianni De Biasi, Albania’s Italian-born football coach since 2011, has been granted citizenship upon request, the Albanian president’s office has announced. De Biasi, received Albanian citizenship officially las
11 years ago
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Jiang Yu takes over as new Chinese ambassador

TIRANA, April 2 – Ambassador Jiang Yu presented her credentials to President Bujar Nishani this week, officially taking over the duties of the top representative of the People’s Republic of China. Madam
11 years ago
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