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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.
IMF Delays Romania Funds Due to Political Instability
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has delayed disbursing an aid tranche to Romania originally scheduled for next month and will resume talks on a standby loan agreement only when the country has a government.
IMF Mission to Visit Romania
A second IMF mission will review Romania’s progress in achieving benchmarks linked to a major aid package, from October 28 to November 9.
EC Pans Albania’s Custom Reference System
The European Commission, EC, has criticized the reference prices system used by the Albanian Custom Administration to tax imported goods, saying that such system is not in line with EU standards.
Political Developments Spark Kosovo Identity Debate
Following decades of enforced separation, Albanians are discussing how different they’ve become.
MEPs Back Bosnia, Albania for Visa Liberalisation
A European Parliament, EP, committee supports the call of special rapporteur for visa issues, MEP Tanja Fajon, for the acceleration of visa liberalisation for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania, once the two countries meet established criteria.
