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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
1 month ago
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President, gov’t clash over justice system

TIRANA, Oct. 26 – Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri has sent a letter to President Bujar Nishani protesting against the activity of some judges and prosecutors who, the letter says, had either violated
12 years ago
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Albania hails Germany’s commitment to the region

Germany, said Rama, brings more than just money — it brings “a culture of proper administration.” TIRANA, Oct. 21 – Albania highly appreciates Germany’s commitment in the promotion of the Balkans as
12 years ago
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More Syrian refugees arrive in southern Albania

GJIROKASTRA, Oct. 23 – More than a dozen Syrian refugees, including several women and children, have been detained by Albanian authorities as they were crossing the Albania- Greece border illegally near the
12 years ago
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Authorities launch drive to curb power theft

Power thieves to face tougher criminal penalties, including prison time, prime minister says, aiming to stop 150 million euro annual drain on state budget. TIRANA, Oct. 23 – The Albanian government has
12 years ago
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PM postpones Belgrade visit following match row

Albania and Serbia prime ministers are now scheduled to meet on Nov. 10, three weeks later than originally scheduled, following a political row after football violence Belgrade match between the two countries.
12 years ago
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Lift of 300 kWh threshold to increase power prices

The reform would affect around three-quarters of Albanian households with a monthly consumption of 300 kWh starting next January. TIRANA, Oct. 14 – Power prices for both household and business consumers are
12 years ago
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U.S. hails Albania’s NATO efforts

TIRANA, Oct. 12 – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has sent a letter to his Albanian counterpart Mimi Kodheli to thank Albania on its participation at the global coalition created to fight
12 years ago
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