03/03/2010
TIRANA, Albania -- Corruption is damaging Albania's image in the world, OSCE Deputy Ambassador to Tirana Renate Hermanns said on Tuesday (March 2nd). Speaking at a conference on preventing conflicts of interest, Hermanns said that the growing phenomenon deters foreign investment. Interior Minister Lulzim Basha reiterated that fighting corruption is a top government priority. About 600 public administration officials received certificates after completing training on the issue. (Balkan Web, Lajmifundit, Shekulli, Telegrafi - 02/03/10)