Erion Veliaj, Rising Star in Albania, Felled by Corruption Charges

The mayor of Tirana was once tipped to be Albania’s next prime minister. Now he’s behind bars after being arrested on graft charges, possibly facing a very different future.

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Rama shares footage of Kanye West concert venue: €4 million is an investment, not an expense

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Rama shares negative review of Rozafa Castle: Hopes prosecutors will act against ‘blackmailers’

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Competition Authority launches grocery price monitoring following public complaints

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