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Europe's Youngest Premier In Albania
Ilir Meta, the new premier, takes an impartial line on Kosovo and promises quick results in the battle to restore order and root out corruption.
10 Nov 05
Albania's Crippled Economy Crawls Ahead
Macro-economic indicators are good in Albania, despite the impact of the Kosovo crisis. But rampant crime and corruption, combined with a questionable political will, continue to deter critical foreign investment.
10 Nov 05
Albania And Kosovo Celebrate Independence Day
Albania is reluctant to openly support the Kosovo Albanian demands for independence but Albanians on both sides of the border threw themselves into celebrations for Albania's first official Independence Day on November 28.
10 Nov 05
Tirana and Belgrade Restore Ties
Tirana smooths over nationalist opposition to its decision to re-establish diplomatic ties with Belgrade.
6 Sep 05
Albanian Crack-down on Traffickers
A senior Albanian official has been implicated in a major drug trafficking operation.
6 Sep 05
New Kosovo Bank to Kick-Start Economy
Kosovo's first commercial bank pledges to promote economic growth in one of the poorest regions in Europe.
6 Sep 05
Kosovo Serb Divisions Intensify
The Serb National Council decision to rejoin Kosovo's joint institutions has deepened divisions among the minority's leaders.
6 Sep 05
Kosovo Daily Shut Down
International officials shut down Dita after it failed to pay a fine for an article naming alleged Serb war crimals
6 Sep 05
Kosovo's 'Serbian Affair'
Kosovo Albanians say they have little interest in Sunday elections, but the UN is preparing for trouble
6 Sep 05
Berisha Poll Disappointment
Sali Berisha comes under pressure to step down as head of Albania's main opposition party after its poor showing in local elections.
6 Sep 05
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