Comment: Edi Rama and Erion Veliaj Are Not Socialists

Edi Rama and Erion Veliaj are not Socialists, this is just a persona they have adopted to win over the favour of the international community and to encourage support from Western countries that genuinely subscribe to this political ideology. These ‘Socialists’ are not about democracy and equality and are instead paving the way for a

Albanian Minister Visits North Macedonia to Discuss Economic Cooperation

The Albanian Minister of Finance and Economy Anila Denaj visited North Macedonia this week where she met with Nina Angelovska, and the Minister of Economy, and Kreshnik Bekteshi the Minister of Finance. They discussed shared financial and economic matters in both countries, both of which are hoping to open EU Accession talks in May Other

Ex-Maltese PM Accused of Theft in Deal with Company Eyeing Albanian Healthcare PPPs

Leader of the opposition in Malta has accused ex-Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of “premeditated theft” for his part in a deal with a company eyeing up PPPs in Albania, Montenegro and Macedonia. The deal with Vitals Global Healthcare saw three state hospitals being handed to the private company who were given the concession to run them

PPP by Stealth: A New Draft Law

The Albanian government has drafted a new law that marks another step towards a Public-Private Partnership with a company and investors involved in a deal that ripped off Maltese taxpayers to the tune of millions and sparked a still ongoing, criminal investigation. In a draft law, seen by Exit, the Albanian government set forth a

PPP by Stealth: Hospitals for Sale

[Click here to read this article in Albanian language] It seems the Albanian government could be negotiating a new Public Private Partnership that they are intent on keeping out of the public eye. Through a complex web of Memorandums of Understandings, offshore companies, and hidden investors, they could be planning to sell off public hospitals

Government Empties National Theatre in Preparation for Demolition

The Ministry of Culture has started the removal of contents from the National Theatre, suggesting that the government is preparing to move ahead with its demolition. Yesterday evening and again today, workers were observed removing items from the two theatre buildings. The Municipality had stealthily removed the letters from the front of the building, in

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