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Albanian government aide charged in NY murders
An Albanian government aide has been arrested and charged with murder, kidnapping and racketeering for crimes in New York. The charges were announced Tuesday after the unsealing of an indictment in federal court in Manhattan. Prosecutors said Almir Rrapo was arrested by the Albanian National Police on July 2 at the request of the United States.... »
Syria, Albania talk Balkans
President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday discussed with Albanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ilir Meta the latest developments in the Balkan region.Minister Meta briefed President al-Assad on the situations in the Balkan region. President al-Assad and Minister Meta also discussed the bilateral relations, underlining the importance of upgrading cooperation on all levels, particularly in... »
Albania sees ties with Serbia, Cyprus
Albania’s foreign minister says his country’s recognition of Kosovo won’t impede improving ties with Serbia and Cyprus which do not. Ilir Meta says Albania backs Kosovo’s entry into the European Union to bring about regional stability. He says despite some EU states’ refusal to recognize Kosovo “everyone agrees’ that it will eventually join the bloc... »
Albania: 10 killed, 20 injured
Ten people were killed and 20 others injured Saturday when a bus plunged into a ravine in northern Albania, local media reported, according to dpa. At least eight of the injured were listed in a life-threatening condition, reports said. The bus was travelling from Durres on Albania’s Adriatic coast to Fushe Arrez, 70 kilometres north of... »
Albanian drug runners arrested in Italy
Four ethnic Albanians have been arrested by the Italian police in the northern city of Bologna and seized 30 kilos of heroin. The heroin was stuffed in a garbage bin and was buried underground near rail tracks. The heroin was to be sold to Italians for 2 million Euros. The arrested Albanian were three men and one... »
Abdullah bin Zayed opens Sheikh Zayed Airport in Kukes, Albania
Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan last night inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed International Airport in the Albanian city of Kukes in presence of Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Ilir Meta, Interior Minister Lulzim Basha, Abdul Hadi Abdul Wahid Al Khaja, UAE Ambassador to Greece & non-resident Ambassador to Albania, Mohammed Saif Hilal... »
Abdullah bin Zayed meets Albanian Deputy Premier
Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Adullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks here last night with Albanian Deputy Prime Minister Ilir Meta. Meta welcomed Sheikh Abdullah and his accompanying delegation and expressed the hope that his visit will further contribute in enhancing ties of cooperation between the two friendly countries. They discussed bilateral cooperation and the opportunities... »
Albanian Muslims sue journalist for Islam articles
The main group representing Albania’s Muslim majority population says it is suing a journalist who suggesting the government should ban their faith. The Albanian Muslim Community says in a statement released Tuesday that Kastriot Myftaraj allegedly incited religious hatred with his writings in the small circulation, Tirana-based Sot (Today) daily newspaper. Myftaraj published two articles last... »
NATO ends mission in Albania
NATO announced on Wednesday that it has closed its headquarters in Albania after having completed its mission in the western Balkan country. A cerebration to mark the occasion was staged in an Albanian military academy, which was attended by Albanian President Bamir Topi and other high military officials. “Today’s ceremony closes an important page in our... »
Albanians welcome EU visa-free travel
Albanians welcomed on Thursday the European Union’s proposal to lift travel visas for its citizens, hailing it as “historical”. “It is a historical achievement for Albania,” Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said after the EU announced its plan to scrap travel visas for Albanians and Bosnians. Berisha expressed gratitude to the EU and its member countries... »
