Sali Berisha

2012-04-11Promising tax breaks, Albania's prime minister calls for Turkish companies to invest. Also in business news: Representatives of 50 countries gathered in Istanbul to attend the 15th Eurasian Economic Summit.

2012-03-26China is making it way through the Balkans, amidst the economic crisis in Europe.

2012-03-15This year's cold winter in the Western Balkan countries had a negative impact on energy stability.

2012-02-29Bulgarians say Russian-owned Lukoil Bulgaria is setting fuel prices too high. Also in business news: Belgrade hosted the 34th International Tourism Expo, and Greece's long-term credit rating takes a hit.

2012-02-24Modifying the citizenship law might attract more investors and provide more leverage to Albanian descendants of other nationalities, but the proposal has raised some controversy.

2012-02-01Recent arrests connected to an incident a year ago, in which security forces used lethal force against protestors in Tirana, trigger a new barrage of accusations.

2012-02-01BiH unemployment numbers hit a four-year high. Also in business news: Albania and Montenegro have agreed to build a motorway and Bulgaria looks to join the European Financial Stability Pact.

2012-01-19A failure by government institutions to publish official documents in the country’s Official Journal in a timely fashion impedes the government’s work and initiatives.

2012-01-11As temperatures drop, Albanians again face a season of sporadic power.

2011-11-23Though the main focus of his trip was on business and investments, Prime Minister Sali Berisha also gave Israel support on the Palestinian issue.

2011-11-23Swarovski International will open a plant in Serbia. Also in business news: a biofuel production facility opened in Albania and Kosovo citizens are saving money.

2011-11-17The investigation into Council of Europe allegations that the Albanian KLA extracted and traded human organs began amid hopes for justice to be served, but many Serbs are doubtful.

2011-11-16The World Bank says the Western Balkans' economies will average a 2.1% growth in 2012. Also in business news: Albanian Airlines lost its operating license and Romania wants to join the eurozone.

2011-11-11Macedonia and Albania agree to further good neighbourly relations based on respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as economic co-operation.

2011-10-31A deal to unify consular services abroad, to be followed by similar moves in all other sectors, is a source of concern for some about potential Albanian territorial aggression.

2011-10-14The tug-of-war between the government and opposition takes a toll on the country's EU prospects.

2011-09-28Wrapping up his visit to New York, Erdogan sends a message of universal values and pushes for a common future with Balkan states.

2011-09-27Balkan leaders agree they can create prosperity if the region reconciles historical differences, acting as a unified bloc.

2011-09-13Albania needs to calm its problems at home in order to move on the European integration, ministers say.

2011-08-24Croatian borrowers will pay 5.8 kuna for every franc. Also in business news, IMF officials are in Serbia, and Bulgarian companies want to export to Kosovo.