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Albania Threatens Forced Evacuation
Floods in the low plains in northern Albania have led to a rapidly deteriorating situation during the last 24 hours, and meteorologists warn that the worst is not yet over. The Albanian government said on Monday that intends to force the evacuation of villagers who refuse to abandon their homes.
Heavy Rains Flood Albanian Low Plains
Several hundred families had been evacuated from their premises in Albanian low plains near the Drini and Mati rivers while their houses and farmlands were flooded by an unprecedented amount of water.
Albania PM Names ‘Balkans’ Most Dangerous Mafia’
In a late evening press conference on Wednesday Prime Minister Sali Berisha presented a series of documents on what he called “the most dangerous mafia clan in the Balkans”, referring to the Albanian opposition.
Albania To Accept More Guantanamo Prisoners
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said on Wednesday that Albania would be open to accepting more prisoners from Guantanamo, but not the Chinese Uighurs that could endanger its relationship with China.
Albania Judge Under Investigation for Corruption
Albania’s High Council of Justice lifted on Wednesday the immunity of the Serious Crimes Court Judge Marsela Balili, following a request from General Prosecutor Ina Rama.
Albania Court To Review Greek Territorial Deal
Albania’s constitutional court accepted on Thursday an appeal by the opposition Socialist Party to review the legality of a territorial agreement with Greece, which delineates the continental shelf between the two countries in the Ionian Sea.
Corruption in Balkans Hinders Investments
The 2009 corruption perception index released by the Berlin-based watchdog Transparency International shows that most countries in the Balkans have not improved their position in the global anti-corruption index.
Albania’s Capital Shaken by Earthquake
A light earthquake shook the Albanian capital Tirana, early on Wednesday, with no injures or damages reported.
Albania Oil Tycoon Arrested for Assault
Albanian controversial oil magnate Rezart Taci handed himself over to police in Tirana on Thursday, after the local district court ordered his arrest following charges of assault over the beating of local publisher, Mero Baze.
Ismail Kadare To Receive Prince of Asturias Prize
Albanian writer Ismail Kadare will receive Spain’s highest literary honour, the Asturias prize, at a Friday ceremony in Oviedo.
