Sali Berisha

thumbnailGreece's National Bank buys out rival Eurobank
2013-02-20The merger creates the largest bank group in the country. Also in business news: Romania narrowly misses a recession and foreign investment in Turkey dropped in 2012.
thumbnailMacedonia and Albania to open new border crossing
2013-02-18Citizens at the border area in Trebeniste-Dzepiste look forward to improved cross-border communication and trade.
thumbnailExperts: Democracy can overcome nationalist rhetoric
2013-02-11Citizens and media must not accept nationalism as a substitute from politicians for better services and functioning institutions.
thumbnailRemoval of memorial sparks protests, incidents
2013-01-22The removal of the memorial for fighters of the Liberation Army for Presevo, Medvedjo and Bujanovac has prompted calls to the international community to prevent discrimination.
thumbnailAlbania protests report of massive corruption
2013-01-03The opposition said a recent report on money that was transferred out of Albania through illegal activities proves that the government is corrupt.
thumbnailNew 'digital highway' connects Kosovo, Albania
2012-12-03An additional fiber optic network helps broaden Kosovo's telecommunications infrastructure.
thumbnailAlbanians celebrate 100 years of independence
2012-11-30Albania's 100th anniversary was observed across the country and in Kosovo.
thumbnailGovernment, opposition cast blame in protester's death
2012-11-08Lirak Bejko was one of 20 people protesting the lack of government payments former political prisoners are entitled to under a 2007 law.
thumbnailAegean relaunches attempt to acquire Olympic Air
2012-10-24Aegean Airlines says the two companies' names and logos will remain. Also in business news: Kosovo and Macedonia signed a 1.2 million-euro financing agreement on the Cross-Border Co-operation Programme IPA 2011.
thumbnailAlbania candidacy hinges on reforms, elections
2012-10-12The European Commission recommended giving Albania EU candidate country status, but with the condition that the country achieve progress in several sectors.
thumbnailEU urging immunity reform in Albania
2012-09-13Failure to pass legislation on immunity reform for MPs will seriously set back the country's EU accession.
thumbnailDebate over new Albanian head of secret service
2012-08-16The removal of Albania's secret service chief caused a stir among the country's political top.
thumbnailAlbania, Kosovo experts urge better quality education
2012-08-11Professors and students said the low standard in higher education in some regional countries will have dire consequences.
thumbnailSocialists boycott Albania president vote
2012-06-12The ruling Democratic Party elevated Interior Minister Bujar Nishani to president over the objections of the Socialist Party.
thumbnailTourism plan may bring euros to Albania
2012-06-11As the summer season kicks off, the town is getting ready to welcome tourists.
thumbnailPolitical standoff stymies Albania's presidential vote
2012-06-09Disagreement between the major parties in parliament has delayed the election of the next president.
thumbnailAlbania seeks Turkish investments
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.
thumbnailChina's 'Silk Road' in the Balkans
2012-03-26China is making it way through the Balkans, amidst the economic crisis in Europe.
thumbnailWeather, politics play roles in Balkan energy crisis
2012-03-15This year's cold winter in the Western Balkan countries had a negative impact on energy stability.
thumbnailIlir Meta: My trial was transparent
2012-03-06More than a month after the Albanian High Court acquitted him of corruption charges against him, Socialist Movement for Integration head Ilir Meta comments on his trial.

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