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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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Albania, Kosovo to end double taxation

TIRANA, March 19 – Albania and Kosovo have decided to end the practice of double taxation in an effort to boost economic and financial ties. Albania’s government said this week it had
12 years ago
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U.S. supports anti-corruption initiative

TIRANA, March 14 – Vying to assist with one of Albania’s toughest problems, the U.S. Embassy in Tirana has offered to support several programs that help Albanian authorities and people deal with
12 years ago
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Albania to increase military cooperation with Turkey

TIRANA, March 19 – Defense Minister Mimi Kodheli reported to the defense parliamentary commission Wednesday on plans to strengthen military cooperation they have with Turkey, a key NATO ally for Albania. Kodheli
12 years ago
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Gerdec victims remembered

Defense minister promises further clean up of the area, as victims’ families call for tougher punishments for those responsible TIRANA, March 15 – A ceremony has been held to remember the victims
12 years ago
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Summer Day celebrated

TIRANA, March 14 – Thousands of Albanians filled the main streets in Elbasan and Tirana last Friday to celebrate Summer Day, a national holiday marking the end of winter. The Summer Day
12 years ago
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Albania urged to work harder on gender equality

Despite revisions to the law before the June 2013 elections, women continue to be under-represented in public office, including in parliament, international representatives say. TIRANA, March 19 – International community representatives called
12 years ago
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Economy concerns dominate in NDI survey

TIRANA, March 20 – The poor economy, low incomes, and unemployment are the most pressing concerns for most Albanians, according to a survey by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) carried out last
12 years ago
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Crime numbers disputed in parliament debate

Harsh debate has taken place in parliament as governing and opposition parties accuse each other of manipulating crime figures for political gain TIRANA, March 12 – Albania’s political opposition has accused the
12 years ago
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