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High fuel prices spark debate

High fuel prices spark debate

High prices at the pump persist in Albania despite global fall, sparking debate over lack of competition and high taxes TIRANA, Jan. 22 – A fierce debate over lack of competition and the rising tax burden on fuel is taking

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PM files defamation suit against opposition MPs

TIRANA, Jan. 10 – The office of Prime Minister Edi Rama said its legal department was filing suit against Edi Paloka, head of the main opposition Democratic Party parliamentary group, for defamation. They said the same action was also being

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Albania’s challenges for 2015

Albania’s challenges for 2015

As 2015 kicks into gear, Albanians head into an electoral year in which their views on the Socialist-ruling majority will be tested on how they vote for the coalition parties locally. The media will also play a major role in

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President, gov’t vying for influence in tug of war over nominations

President, gov’t vying for influence in tug of war over nominations

TIRANA, Jan. 8 – A stalemate between Albania’s president and government over a series of key nominations is likely to continue, after President Bujar Nishani said this week he will not accommodate a government request to comply with new procedures

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Higher growth, more employment expected this year, gov’t says

TIRANA, Jan. 6 – Economy Minister Arben Ahmetaj said Tuesday the government expects a 3 percent GDP growth this year as a sign of the fruitful reforms they have undertaken since the Socialist-led government came to power in September 2013.

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Democrats return to parliament

Democrats return to parliament

TIRANA, Dec. 24 – The Albanian Parliament ended its last session for 2014 with the highest attendance since summer, as the main opposition Democratic Party of Tirana Mayor Lulzim Basha ended its lengthy boycott. Democrats returned to parliament after an

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