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Journalists protest political pressure

TIRANA, Oct 27 – The Albanian Journalists Union media organization protested what it called political pressure ahead of the general elections next year. The media organization criticized some editors or television shows
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2 judges fired of corruption

PESHKOPI, Oct. 26 – Albania’s High Council of Justice, that is headed by President Bamir Topi, dismissed two judges of corruption and abuse of power. It has said it is to consider
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Ray Bondin honored by Albania

TIRANA, Oct 26 – Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha publicly thanked Dr Ray Bondin for his contribution towards the valorization of cultural heritage in Albania. During a public ceremony in the city
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Former intelligence head dies

TIRANA, Oct 26 – Bashkim Gazidede, who led Albania’s secret service after communism fell and commanded the security forces during a 1997 state of emergency, died of lung cancer in Tirana. He
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Gerdec witness detained by police

TIRANA, Oct 27 – Albanian media reported that Andi Belliu, one of the witnesses for the March 15 blast in Gerdec, which killed 26 and injured 300 people, was shortly detained by
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