Albania Upholds Ethnic Greek Mayor-Elect’s Vote-Buying Conviction

An appeals court confirmed the conviction for vote-buying of Fredi Beleri, mayor-elect of Himara, whose case has caused a diplomatic row between Tirana and Athens – potentially barring him from Albanian domestic political life for two decades.

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Albanian activist leaves Israel on a flight to Turkey

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Celebrations and historical remembrance: Montenegro marks 20 years of independence

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