Latest News from Albania

Hoxha Grandson Arrested in Albanian Cocaine Bust

In a major drugs busting operation near Elbasan, 40 km south of Tirana, police seized more than 19.5 kg of pure cocaine and 20 kg of of chemical elements used to mix the cocaine.

"Our investigation discovered a structured international criminal enterprise with activities from Latin America into the Balkans and Western Europe," police said.

Mihajlovic, Ahmetaj on projects of regional importance

BELGRADE - Zorana Mihajlovic, Serbian deputy prime minister and minister of construction, transport and infrastructure, will confer with Arben Ahmetaj, Albanian minister of economic development, trade and entrepreneurship, on projects of regional importance in the Serbian government on Thursday.

Messini robbers caught trying to flee country

Two Albanian nationals were to face a prosecutor in Kalamata on Wednesday in connection with three burglaries in the region of Messini ? of two homes and a warehouse.

The suspects, aged 28 and 34, were caught after stealing 114 kilograms of olive oil from a warehouse in a Messini village.

Albania PM's 'Charlie' Tribute Called Two-faced

Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday joined more than 40 world leaders who marched in Paris as a sign of unity against the terrorist attacks against the satirical magazine Charlie Hedbo and a Jewish supermarket, in which 17 people were killed, including 10 journalists.

World Bank Revises Croatia's GDP Growth Down

New estimates of Croatia's likely GDP growth from the World Bank are not looking good for the country as it battles to exit a six-year economic crisis.

The World Bank in June 2014 estimated Croatia's GDP growth that year would be minus-0.5 per cent, rising to 1.2 per cent growth in 2015.

Pope Lauds Albania's Religious Tolerance

At a time of strained relations between Muslims and majority communities in Europe, the Roman Pontiff has singled out Albania as a country where different faiths coexist more happily.

Balkan Leaders Join Paris Unity Rally

Over 1.5 million people and 40 world leaders, including heads of state from the Balkans, joined the solidarity march on Sunday after the attacks by Islamist radicals that targeted satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.  

Croatia elects first woman president after tight vote

Opposition challenger Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic was elected Croatia's first female president on Jan. 11, narrowly winning a tight run-off vote with a pledge to kickstart the EU country's ailing economy.
      

Protest sent to Albania over display of expansionist map

Protest sent to Albania over display of expansionist map

BELGRADE -- Ivica Dacic says Serbia has sent a protest note to Albania because a map showing "Greater Albania" appeared on the residence of the country's prime minister.

However, the foreign minister added, Serbia continues cooperation with the Albanian prime minister, and has never brought it into question.

Balkans deal with threat of terrorists travelling across the region

Balkans deal with threat of terrorists travelling across the region

ISIL fighters crossing through Balkan countries are a serious threat because they are able to commit terrorist attacks anywhere, experts say.

Terrorists reach ISIL battlefields by travelling through Balkan countries. [AFP]

Dacic: Double standards of West toward Serbia and Albania

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic stated on Saturday that the West continues to implement the policy of double standards toward Serbia ad Albania.

Sports Court to Hear Albania-Serbia Dispute

"The football associations of Albania and Serbia seek to annul the UEFA decisions or subsidiarily to reduce the sanctions that were imposed," the Court said.

"Two arbitration procedures have been opened and are being conducted in accordance with the Code of Sports-related Arbitration," it added

Family of Killed Albanian Protester Seeks MEP's Aid

Disillusioned with political promises and with the justice system in Albania, relatives of a victim of January 21st, 2011 protest in Tirana have asked the European Parliament to help push forward the investigation.

Balkan countries strengthen military co-operation through US-Adriatic Charter

Balkan countries strengthen military co-operation through US-Adriatic Charter

Kosovo will continue to participate in the Charter as an observer.

Representatives from the US-Adriatic Charter countries met in Tirana last month. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania]

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