Albania Won’t Pay International Arbitration Fine Until Appeal Finalised

Albanian Minister of Finance Anila Denaj said the government will not pay the fine to Francesco Becchetti until a final decision has been ruled. In 2019, the Court of International Dispute Resolution (ICSID) at the World Bank ruled that the government must pay EUR 110 million. While the ruling has not been made public, this

Kosovo Constitutional Court Reviews Validity of Parliament’s Vote on Government

The Constitutional Court of Kosovo held an online public hearing on Wednesday, based on the request of the opposition Vetevendosje, which has claimed that the government of Avdullah Hoti is unconstitutional due to the vote of an MP who was convicted of corruption. Etem Arifi, an MP with the Ashkali Party for Integration, was sentenced

Between Two Flags; Kosovo Albanians Have Strong Feelings for Red and Black

Despite not being listed as an official holiday in Kosovo, the Albanian National Flag Day or Independence Day has a very important place with the country’s people. November 28 highlights the strong feelings of Kosovo Albanians; cities decorated with Albania’s flag, national songs in every bar and citizens wearing red as a tribute to the

Amnesty Requested for a Domestic Violence Victim Who Murdered Her Husband

Around 9000 people signed a petition requesting the pardon of Suzana Zogiani Sekiraqa, who was convicted after murdering her husband with an axe in France. Zogiana Sekiraqa said she brought evidence to the court showing she committed the act after being repeatedly abused by her husband. The petition was initiated by Kosovo journalist Teuta Arifaj

Exit Explains: Rama, Basha, and the Yellow House Report

Prime Minister Edi Rama has made several serious allegations against Democratic Party Chairman Lulzim Basha, related to the so-called “Yellow House report” following the end of the Kosovo war. Over the weekend, Rama made several allegations against President Ilir Meta, former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, and Basha regarding the report of Dick Marty which was

Four Albanian Children Retrieved from Syrian Refugee Camp, More to Follow

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced yesterday that four Albanian children and one of their mother’s will be returned to the country from refugee camps in Syria. Where there’s a will, there’s a way! 4 Albanian kids were able to leave the suffering in #AlHol camp yesterday night & go home. Thank you @SyRedCrescent & all

Court Returns Armored Car Seized by ‘Force of Law’ to Ex-Gang Leader 

The Special Anti-Corruption Court has returned his armored car, business licenses and stock ownership to a murder convict, Lulzim Berisha, after the “Force of Law” (OFL) special police operation had seized his assets in February 2020 on suspicion of being acquired through criminal activity, ACB News reported. The court found that all the above assets

Exit Explains: Albanian Public Debt is 86% of GDP

Albanian public debt has reached historic levels- as much as 86% of the Gross Domestic Product. The Socialist Party government has not made the total figure pubic but through thorough analysis of it by Exit.al for In a Few Words on Euronews, a picture of its value and growth during their tenure has emerged. Debt

Haki Rugova Placed Under One Month of House Arrest

The Court of Peja has put the Mayor of Istog, Haki Rugova under house arrest for a period of one month. He was arrested two days ago for suspected abuse of office, acting in conflict of interest, and forging documentation. His deputy was also arrested and has also been placed under house arrest. Rugova’s lawyer,

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