Kosovo’s huge Government keeps expanding

Kosovo Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, who has been criticized for appointing around 80 deputy ministers, making his government the largest Kosovo has ever had, now has invented a new position – the one of the coordinator – in an effort to accommodate members of the ruling coalition. The coordinators will receive the same salary as ministers. They also have the right to expand further the Government by appointing up to three advisors each.

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Under New Law, Albania’s Mountains Risk Same Fate as Coast, Critics Say

While all eyes are on the damage caused by tourism construction on Albania’s coast, the government has passed a law designed to boost investment in the mountains too, much to the concern of environmentalists. Original post Here

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Duka Meets Trump Special Envoy Paolo Zampolli to Discuss Sports Diplomacy

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Begaj Calls for Cooperation as New Parliamentary Session Begins: “Responsibility for Albania Is Shared”

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