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 to last year figures by the same institute.
According to the U.S.A. Ambassador in Albania, John [...]

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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 expensive to buy.
Meanwhile, experts report another difficult year for Albania where the price of food, [...]

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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 declaration of independence and … the invitation to join the NATO alliance – offer one [...]

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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 important aspects that could have spared the lives of some 13 people who died and [...]

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The news was sad, but nevertheless true. The famous Albanian singer, composer and producer Eda Zari asked to relinquish her Albanian citizenship for the German one. This was more of an obligatory choice since the German government rules required it.
Eda is well known among Albanians not just for her beauty, but also for her unique [...]

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Over a month ago I worked on building a website for Prof. Dr. Dhori Kule, who then was one of the running candidates for the position of Rector at the University of Albania. Last week the media (daily Shekulli or here, Vision Plus TV, reported the winners for all the universities in the country and [...]

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Most of the city of Tirana will be without water for two entire days in the coming week. The water utility company of Tirana will be repairing the main water supply pipe (the Bovilla pipe) so that all those sections of the city that are furnished by it will be left without water.

My guess is [...]

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