Llazar Semini
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Kostunica Keeps Kosovars Guessing
The fall Slobodan Milosevic and his hated regime has thrust the thorny issue of Kosovo's future to the fore.
6 Sep 05
Rugova Aide Shot Dead
LDK politicians are being targeted following their recent local election victory
6 Sep 05
Pristina and Tirana Mend Fences
Relations between Pristina and Tirana are set to improve following Ilir Meta's recent visit to Kosovo.
6 Sep 05
Albania And Kosovo Celebrate Independence Day
Albania is reluctant to openly support the Kosovo Albanian demands for independence but Albanians on both sides of the border threw themselves into celebrations for Albania's first official Independence Day on November 28.
17 May 05
Albania: Political Infighting Threatens Economy
The power struggle between political rivals Ilir Meta and Fatos Nano is damaging the country's economic prospects.
6 Feb 02
Greater Albania Gaffe
The Tirana government attempts to limit damage caused by a minister's shock support for a Greater Albania
20 Apr 01
Albanian Leaders Condemn Macedonian Revolt
Albanian political leaders call on their ethnic kin in Macedonia to end their violent uprising.
16 Mar 01
Corruption Plagues Albanian Judiciary
The Albanians judicial system is struggling to root out corruption and incompetence
8 Feb 01
Kosovo Election Campaign Violence
Violence has marred preparations for Kosovo's critical local elections next month.
15 Sep 00
Kosovo Election Campaign Kicks Off
Albanian political parties in Kosovo square up ahead of October's municipal elections
12 Sep 00
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