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The ‘Big Brother’ Factor: How Reality TV Winner Aided Albanian Socialists’ Election Victory

The winner of the popular reality show gave ruling Socialist politicians vital visibility just ahead of the country’s local elections. Original post Here

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Fear of tensions in the north/ KFOR and Kosovo police surround the municipality of Zveçan

The situation in the north of Kosovo seems to be more tense than ever before. After a calm yesterday, Serbian citizens are expected to protest again today. ABC News journalist, Linda Karadaku from Zveçani reports that KFOR military police and Kosovo police have surrounded the municipality building. KFOR stands in …

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North Kosovo/ Police: Situation under control

The Kosovo police announced that they are managing the situation created by the Serb protests in the north, while saying that the protesters have shown violence. In a statement addressed to the media, the Police said that in Leposavic, Zubin-Potok and in Zveçan, protests are taking place, until in front …

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Albania sees unprecedented tourism boom ahead of high season  

TIRANA, May 29, 2023 – If you are noticing a far larger number of foreign visitors around Tirana these days, you are not alone: Albania is seeing a record number this spring and is set to have the busiest tourism year ever, according to official state data and hospitality industry …

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Ksamil, speedboat operator punished for lacking documents

The Border Police are following the controls along the coastline in the South of the country. Another craft has been stranded, bringing their number to seven. It is known that the driver of the boat was punished with an administrative measure of 10,000 ALL,  as he did not have the …

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Yuri Kim starts the farewell tour in Tropoja: “When I am with you, I feel I am with my own family”

Ambassador Yuri Kim visited Tropoja to begin the process of bidding farewell as she completes her assignment in Albania. During her visit to Bajram Curri, she met with local citizens, expressing her gratitude and fondness for Tropoja as one of her favorite places in Albania. Noting her family roots in …

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Dibra man arrested for domestic violence, hunting rifle seized

A 46-year-old man in Diber was arrested, after he abused his wife and 17-year-old son. It is known that he threatened couples with a gun that he would kill them. So, it is reported that everything started for reasons of jealousy. As material evidence, the double shotgun with which the …

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Rama appeals to mayors to serve the citizens without making any distinctions

The Prime Minister of the country, Edi Rama, continued his thanksgiving tour this Sunday, after the convincing victory in the majority of municipalities in the May 14 elections. He said that thanks to the investments, many Albanians who are abroad have invested their savings in Albania. The chairman of the …

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VIDEO/ Six arrested on Morina’s border

The Court of Kukës has given the measure of ‘3-month imprisonment’ for the six Syrian, Algerian and Moroccan immigrants. Two days ago, they were arrested at the  Morina border. Even this time, the immigrants seem not to have received the measure well, as they revolted and started cursing in the …

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Winners of the international competition “Tiranathlon”

The third edition of the international competition “Tiranathlon” has ended, where over 200 competitors from 18 different countries of the world participated. This great sports event was organized in the Farka Lake Park. The activity also coincided with the year when Tirana holds the title of European City of Sport, …

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Belgrade School Shooting Has Online Ripple Effect in Balkans

A recent mass shooting at a school in Belgrade had a widespread impact online in the Balkans, sparking a series of copycat threats, misleading articles, fake video footage and insensitive reports in countries across the region. Original post Here

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Kosovo Cautious on Albania PM’s Plan for Serb Municipalities Association

Albanian PM Edi Rama has presented a proposal to France and Germany for the establishment of Kosovo’s Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities in a bid to break the deadlock between Pristina and Belgrade on the issue. Original post Here

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Albania PM joins pressure on Kosovo gov’t with unconsulted proposal 

TIRANA, June 8, 2023 – As Western pressure mounts on the Kosovo government to accept the creation of the Association of Serbian-majority Municipalities, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced he has sent a draft solution on the matter to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.  Rama …

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Kamza, Saranda marked biggest growth of businesses in 2021

Number of businesses increased by a total of about 5.5% on a national scale, but in the municipalities of Kamza and Saranda the number of businesses increased by twice the national average. On the other hand, a series of small municipalities saw a decrease in the number of businesses, where …

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Anti-drug operation in Shkodër/ A 65-year old woman is declared wanted

The fifth phase of the “Alpet e Pastra” operation in Shkodër has been completed, where it was possible to destroy 510 seedlings and 2760 suspected cannabis sativa narcotic plants. 460 cannabis plants were found cultivated in Lotaj village of Shale administrative unit. 2300 cannabis plants and 510 seedlings planted in …

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Accused for abuse of duty/ Vangjush Dako to appear before the court

The former mayor of Durrës, Vangjush Dako, appears today before the Special Court. The session will take place at 10:00, where the security measure will be introduced. Along with Dako, several other officials of the Municipality as well as a builder were arrested, while three others were left under house …

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Alibeaj: Democratic Party must elect a chairman as soon as possible

Enkelejd Alibeaj says that the Democratic Party should take the full form of its operation, an hour earlier. In the outer premises of the Assembly, Alibeaj told the journalists that the chairman of the Democratic Party should be elected as soon as possible. “It will take an hour or so …

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Tensions in Democratic Party leadership/ Basha: I distance myself from violence

Lulzim Basha, in a statement for the media, spoke about the tensions between the MPs and his supporters after the Democratic Party leadership meeting. Asked by journalists about the tensions, Basha said that there was no violence while adding that threats or fighting against different opinions are not his model. …

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Rama: I handed over to Macron and Scholz the confidential document for association

Prime Minister Edi Rama has considered the situation in North of Kosovo to be an alarming situation. At the press conference, Rama revealed that he has handed over to President Macron and Chancellor Scholz the document for the formation of the association, considering it as the Gordian knot between Kosovo …

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“The proposal for the Association”/ Rama: Contribution to continue the dialogue

Prime Minister Edi Rama says that his proposal for the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority in Kosovo is a contribution to continue the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. In a press conference from the Prime Minister’s Office, Rama stated that Kosovo and Serbia are not agreeing on the …

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Belgrade School Shooting Has Online Ripple Effect in Balkans

A recent mass shooting at a school in Belgrade had a widespread impact online in the Balkans, sparking a series of copycat threats, misleading articles, fake video footage and insensitive reports in countries across the region. Original post Here

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Kosovo Cautious on Albania PM’s Plan for Serb Municipalities Association

Albanian PM Edi Rama has presented a proposal to France and Germany for the establishment of Kosovo’s Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities in a bid to break the deadlock between Pristina and Belgrade on the issue. Original post Here

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Albania PM joins pressure on Kosovo gov’t with unconsulted proposal 

TIRANA, June 8, 2023 – As Western pressure mounts on the Kosovo government to accept the creation of the Association of Serbian-majority Municipalities, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced he has sent a draft solution on the matter to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.  Rama …

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Kamza, Saranda marked biggest growth of businesses in 2021

Number of businesses increased by a total of about 5.5% on a national scale, but in the municipalities of Kamza and Saranda the number of businesses increased by twice the national average. On the other hand, a series of small municipalities saw a decrease in the number of businesses, where …

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Anti-drug operation in Shkodër/ A 65-year old woman is declared wanted

The fifth phase of the “Alpet e Pastra” operation in Shkodër has been completed, where it was possible to destroy 510 seedlings and 2760 suspected cannabis sativa narcotic plants. 460 cannabis plants were found cultivated in Lotaj village of Shale administrative unit. 2300 cannabis plants and 510 seedlings planted in …

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Accused for abuse of duty/ Vangjush Dako to appear before the court

The former mayor of Durrës, Vangjush Dako, appears today before the Special Court. The session will take place at 10:00, where the security measure will be introduced. Along with Dako, several other officials of the Municipality as well as a builder were arrested, while three others were left under house …

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Alibeaj: Democratic Party must elect a chairman as soon as possible

Enkelejd Alibeaj says that the Democratic Party should take the full form of its operation, an hour earlier. In the outer premises of the Assembly, Alibeaj told the journalists that the chairman of the Democratic Party should be elected as soon as possible. “It will take an hour or so …

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Tensions in Democratic Party leadership/ Basha: I distance myself from violence

Lulzim Basha, in a statement for the media, spoke about the tensions between the MPs and his supporters after the Democratic Party leadership meeting. Asked by journalists about the tensions, Basha said that there was no violence while adding that threats or fighting against different opinions are not his model. …

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Rama: I handed over to Macron and Scholz the confidential document for association

Prime Minister Edi Rama has considered the situation in North of Kosovo to be an alarming situation. At the press conference, Rama revealed that he has handed over to President Macron and Chancellor Scholz the document for the formation of the association, considering it as the Gordian knot between Kosovo …

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“The proposal for the Association”/ Rama: Contribution to continue the dialogue

Prime Minister Edi Rama says that his proposal for the Association of municipalities with a Serbian majority in Kosovo is a contribution to continue the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. In a press conference from the Prime Minister’s Office, Rama stated that Kosovo and Serbia are not agreeing on the …