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Gruesome Kosovo probe held under tight security — 27 November 2012, 19:07 CET

Visitors need 24-hour security clearance, grizzled Belgian guards man the entrance, no phones or cameras please: welcome to the latest, and probably the last, of the big Balkans war crimes probes.

Albanians in Balkans vow to unite 'within EU' — 25 November 2012, 23:13 CET

The leaders of Albania and Kosovo vowed to achieve unity for ethnic Albanians in the region during the centennial celebration of Albania's independence in the Macedonian capital Sunday but said it should be "within EU boundaries".

Balkans nations vow to fight illegal migration — 06 November 2012, 00:01 CET

Western Balkans countries will step up efforts to prevent their citizens frommaking unfounded asylum requests and abusing visa-free entry to the European Union, officials said Monday.

Clinton to urge Albania to unite behind EU target — 01 November 2012, 15:42 CET

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was to urge Albania's political rivals Thursday to end long-running feuds that have left Tirana trailing other nations in the Balkans drive to join the European Union.

Next steps for EU enlargement — 10 October 2012, 17:59 CET

The European Commission has recommended for a fourth time to open accession negotiations with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It recommends granting EU candidate status to Albania subject to completion of key reform steps, and proposes negotiating a Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Kosovo once it has made progress in fulfilling a number of short term priorities. The Commission also confirmed that Croatia is on track in its membership preparations. In a set of annual reports, the Commission also assesses the progress towards EU accession made elsewhere in the Western Balkans, Turkey, and Iceland over the past year.

Albania curbs immunity for lawmakers and officials — 19 September 2012, 15:01 CET

The Albanian parliament has voted through constitutional changes that curb immunity for lawmakers and government officials after pressure from the EU, it said in a statement Wednesday.

Former Albanian president elected pro-EU party chief — 08 September 2012, 00:43 CET

Former Albanian president Bamir Topi was elected Friday to lead a new center-right pro-EU party that aims to play a positive role in calming down political tensions in the Balkan country.

International Tax Guide Albania (Deloitte) — 21 August 2012, 12:41 CET

Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on Taxation in Albania.

Albania: country overview — 21 August 2012, 12:34 CET

Albania is a potential candidate country for EU accession following the Thessaloniki European Council of June 2003. On 18 February 2008 the Council adopted a new European partnership with Albania.

Albania's EU entry is a priority for new president — 24 July 2012, 22:57 CET

Albania's new President Bujar Nishani was sworn in Tuesday pledging to tackle stalled legal reforms and the ongoing political crisis which threatens the country's EU integration.

Albania's EU entry is a priority for new president — 24 July 2012, 13:32 CET

Albania's new President Bujar Nishani, who is due to be sworn in later on Tuesday, wants to tackle stalled legal reforms and the ongoing political crisis which threatens the country's EU integration.

Under EU pressure, Albania votes through electoral reforms — 19 July 2012, 17:02 CET

Albania's ruling coalition and opposition came together Thursday under intense pressure from the European Union to vote through electoral reforms after three years of political wrangling.

EU's Kosovo mission extended two years — 05 June 2012, 13:27 CET

The European Union's police, customs and judicial mission in Kosovo, the bloc's largest-ever civilian operation abroad, was extended Tuesday for a further two years until June 2014.

Macedonia, Albania condemn inter-ethnic violence — 16 March 2012, 16:27 CET

Skopje and Tirana on Friday condemned inter-ethnic clashes that erupted in Macedonia this month and vowed they would not jeopardise the Balkan countries' joint future in NATO and the EU.

EU Assistance in Albania: Activities — 03 February 2010, 17:25 CET

EU Assistance is available in all EU candidate states and potential candidates for membership. The assistance of the EU in Albania include activities in the following areas: Strengthening of public administration and judiciary, Police and public order, Customs, and Development of infrastructure, etc.

Albania: Economy Overview — 03 February 2010, 17:12 CET

Albania, a formerly closed, centrally-planned state, is making the difficult transition to a more modern open-market economy. Macroeconomic growth averaged around 6% between 2004-08, but declined to about 2% in 2009. Inflation is low and stable.

Starting a business in Albania — 02 February 2010, 22:09 CET

This World Bank site provides information about the procedures and costs associated with starting a business in Albania.

EU Delegation to Albania — 02 February 2010, 21:55 CET

Contacts of the European Delegation to Tirana.

Albania country guide — 21 August 2012, 12:47 CET

Albania is a potential candidate country of the European Union.