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The 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of Autonomy in Northern Epirus was celebrated in Athens
On February 1914 the native Greek majority population of the areas of Argyrokastro, Delvino, Agioi Saranta, Himara, Premeti, Ersekas and Korytsa begun their armed fight as they denied to be placed under Albanian rule. These areas had been liberated the previous year by the Greek Army during the Balkan Wars after five centuries(!) of Ottoman oppression.
Albania Opposition Ignores EU Call to End Protests
Albania's Democratic Party-led opposition on Thursday started a sixth day of street protests against the centre-left government of Edi Rama, calling on the government to step down so that a "technical" government can be formed to lead the country into free and fair elections.
Terzic: Destruction of Palmyra and churches in Kosovo is same thing
The creation of a Kosovo army would represent a new step toward the deepening of regional instability and Serbia expects the UN Security Council to react.
This is according to the Serbian Ambassador in Moscow Slavenko Terzic.
The Nazi invasion of the Balkans & Yugoslavia
In early 1941, Adolf Hitler could look at a map of Eastern Europe and think that his plans were progressing nicely. The invasion of the Soviet Union, Operation Barbarossa, was coming in a few short months, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria had joined the Tripartite Pact, and Yugoslavia’s government signed on to the same on March 25th, 1941.
Ilham Ahmed: Sudan Wants to Revive Ties with Bulgaria at All Levels
Novinite has met with Sudan's Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Ilham Ahmed, whose country is marking 61 years of independence - but also the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Khartoum and Sofia.
Ms Ahmed, whose mission in Sofia started in September 2014, is also accredited to Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania.
Albanian Opposition Erect Tent to Press Election Demands
Albania's main opposition parties led by the Democratic Party demanded the formation of a technical government that would then ensure a new free and fair election on June 18. In the meantime, the Democrats announced a complete boycott of parliament until their demand is fulfilled.
Albania: Protesters Converge On Tirana, Demand Resignation of Edi Rama
Thousands of demonstrators converged in Tirana to demand the resignation of Albania's Socialist prime minister.
The protesters, led by the opposition Democratic Party, pitched tents on February 18 outside Prime Minister Edi Rama's office to demand his resignation and for a caretaker government to take power and guarantee free elections.
Albanian Opposition Calls Citizens to Anti-Government Rallies
Albania's main opposition party the Democratic Party, PD, will gather citizens from across the country in the capital Tirana for anti-government protests on Saturday afternoon, four months ahead of parliamentary elections set for June 18.
"Four years of arrogance, abandonment, and chaos," was the message carried by the party's promotional video for the protest.
Albania's PM Rama: Albania, Kosovo Will Have Joint Embassies
"Sooner or later, Albania and Kosovo will have joint embassies abroad," stated Albanian PM Edi Rama, reported BGNES.
"If anyone sees in this fact the idea of a Great Albania, this is their problem. This is not a matter of a Great Albania," said Rama.
According to Rama, the establishment of joint embassies will be done in view of cutting expenses.
Croatia, Albania Complain of Serbia's Nationalism to NATO
Croatian defence minister Damir Krsticevic and his Albanian counterpart Mimi Kodheli have penned a joint letter to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, complaining about Serbia's stance towards Kosovo, the Croatian defence ministry confirmed to BIRN.
Albania and Croatia seek NATO support for Kosovo Army
The defense ministers of Albania and Croatia seek NATO to support the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force into Kosovo Armed Forces, Telegraf reports.
Albania and Croatia complain to NATO about Serbia
Albania's and Croatia's defense ministers have sent a letter to NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg concerning "the events in Kosovo."
The letter, penned by Mimi Kodheli and Damir Krsticevic, "condemns the Serbian officials' nationalist rhetoric."
Albanian PM Accused of Breaking Jobs Promise
Ahead of parliamentary elections in June, Prime Minister Edi Rama has been taking to Facebook to say he will help people to find jobs, but he hasn't delivered on his employment promise from the previous polls four years ago, economic experts told BIRN.