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Government under pressure from Greeks and Turks

Tirana, 19 March 2007 (AENews) – Albanian government is under heavy pressure both from Greeks and Turks for the privatization of Albtelecom, the fixed lines telecommunication company, ABC daily reported recently.

Four Albanian insurance companies on sale

Tirana, 19 March 2007 (AENews) – Four insurance companies in Albania could change ownership in the upcoming months, according to different sources. In February, 51% of the medium-sized company InterAlbanian was sold to Aspis Group of Greece, for EUR 2.1mn. 

No guaranties for regular electricity supplies

Tirana, 15 March 2007 (AENews) – KESH's new director, Gjergj Bojaxhi, said in his official presentation that he could not guarantee regular supply of electricity during this year, but that it would depend on the metrological conditions rather than his decision-making.

Privatization of Albtelecom, new deadline for Calik Enerji

Tirana, 15 March 2007 (AENews) – May 2007 is the new deadline set by the Albanian government for the Turkish company, Calik Enerji, to fulfill all regulative requirements in regard to the privatization of Albtelecom.

Government approves 17 concessionary small power plants

Tirana, 15 March  2007 (AENews) – Albanian government has opened the way for the construction of 17 new small hydro-power plants ranging in power from 2 to 10 Megawatt. 

World Bank disproves government of Albania

Tirana, 14 March 2007 – (AENews) – World Bank Office in Tirana said that the Albanian government had published an incorrect news where WB had supposedly granted its support to a foreign company interested in investing on the coastline of Albania.

Albtelecom’s privatization postponed

Tirana, 14 March 2007 (AENews) – Turkish prime minister, ErdoÄŸan  Recep Tayyip, postponed his two day visit to Tirana due to health problems, while the Albanian minister of Economy, Genc Ruli, announced there was a lack of progress in privatization of Albtelecom, Albania’s fixed line telecommunication corporation.

Prime Minister Berisha presents new cabinet of ministers

Tirana, 13 March 2007 (AENews) – Last night Albanian Prime Minister, Sali Berisha, announced the new members for his cabinet of ministers. The new members will have to be decreed by the Albanian President, Alfred Moisiu, and then they will have to be ratified by the Albanian Parliament.

Albanians call for boycott of Greek products in the country

Tirana, 12 March 12, 2007 (AENews) – Many young Albanians have been discussing in different internet sites about the call to suspend consumption of Greek products in the country as a response for the Greek army video, which showed Greek soldier's singing an offensive song against Albanians.

Opposition abandons electoral procedures in Shijak

Tirana, 12 March 2007 (AENews) – Opposition representative in the electoral process, held Sunday, abandoned counting procedures and declared the process failed. The opposition candidate, Igli Cela, withdrew from the race.

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