Category Archives: Politics

EU to Liberalise Visa Regime for Albania in 2009

Posted on 17 September 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

The liberalization of the visa regime with the EU is a much expected event for all Albanians. We long to be free to travel. Well, looks like things are moving up, but it will still be up to our government … Continue reading →

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Corruption Needs An Answer !

Posted on 8 May 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

Corruption continues to be a major issue facing all levels of the Albanian society. A recent corruption survey report by the Institute for Development Research & Alternatives (IDRA) reported a 13% increase in the corruption index perception for 2008, compared … Continue reading →

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Two Council of Ministers Websites !

Posted on 6 May 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

I went and checked it out myself. The news was true. The website for the Albanian Council of Ministers had another copy on the internet. The main difference was the domain name ending: from .al to .org The original website: … Continue reading →

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Increasing Economic Difficulties

Posted on 22 April 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

Albanian media report on international market developments, especially those affecting the price of oil. The fact is that Albanians have and regularly are affected but the ups and sometimes downs of the oil prices, especially as gas gets ever more … Continue reading →

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Improving Prospects: Albania joins NATO

Posted on 4 April 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

In a recent article (before the NATO invitation, which was extended yesterday) the Financial Times had the following to say about Albania and its improving prospects for the future: “These are momentous days for Albania. Two separate events – Kosovo’s … Continue reading →

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Ongoing Protests About Gerdec Explosion

Posted on 18 March 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

After the tragedy of Gerdec, there is a growing number of people and different sources protesting against the government as the one ultimately responsible for this human catastrophe. More and more details are coming about the entire story and about … Continue reading →

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New Kosova Report Website

Posted on 27 February 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

Some time ago I discovered a news website called New Kosova Report that I thought was quite nice for those of us who would like to keep up with news about developments in Kosova. This is taken from their About … Continue reading →

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