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Miners on strike, threaten larger work action

TIRANA, Sep 8 – Miners held what they called a symbolic strike to remind the government and parliamentarians of their request a higher salary and pension, as well as shorter working hours.
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News24 private TV station protests fine

TIRANA, Sep 3 – News24, an independent Albanian TV station, denounced on Wednesday its receiving a large fine imposed for broadcasting an anti-government advertisement, saying the fine sought to silence criticism of
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Albania to continue help for Kosova recognition

TIRANA, Sep 3 – Kosovar Foreign Minister Skender Hyseni has completed a visit to Tirana. Hyseni met with Albania’s president, premier and his counterpart, during which they discussed bilateral ties, the region
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Berisha launches electoral campaign

TIRANA, Sep 2 – No general elections are expected in the near future in Albania. Elections are scheduled for June 2009, according to the constitution. Meanwhile, the parliament is still debating the
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Albania starts the month of Ramadan

TIRANA, Sep 1 – Muslims in Albania began observing, early Monday, the holy month of Ramadan, which takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The feast is celebrated by
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British police helping Albanian counterparts

TIRANA, Sep 2 – Britain has assisted Albania with advanced fingerprinting technology and other support in trying to reduce crime as part of the country’s efforts to join the European Union. One
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Opposition still in internal conflict

TIRANA, Sep 2 – The opposition has started its electoral campaign with an internal fight regarding who is to enter the coalition and which party will likely lead it. The main Socialist
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