Category Archives: Social Issues

Who is Exploiting our Youth now?

Posted on 25 May 2009 by the Albanian Blogger

They are almost always free, innocent, oblivious, and look good if you line them up behind you when you’re giving a speech. You can find a lot of them in schools around the country and all you have to do … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Smoking Law has Gone up in Smoke – Completely

Posted on 19 March 2009 by the Albanian Blogger

In two months it will be a year since the anti-smoking law came into force in Albania. At that time this new legislation was welcomed by most people. However, as you look at the current situation and the developments till … Continue reading →

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Well known surgeon arrested in Tirana

Posted on 6 November 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

Recently one of the most experienced and well known oncology surgeons in Tirana’s main hospital “Mother Teresa” was arrested on bribery charges. The surgeon’s arrest was treated as a high profile case by the media, and rightly so. The police … Continue reading →

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Adjusting to a different pace !

Posted on 12 September 2008 by the Albanian Blogger

Ever since my college days, I had plans about pursuing the next step in my education, but the direction and timing for that were never as clear as this year. Now, four years since I last finished university, a great … 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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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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