Albania and the EU

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Albania slams hardliner's call for Serbian border blockade — 12 January 2012, 22:14 CET

Albania on Thursday slammed calls from a Kosovo hardline opposition leader to temporarily block the border with Serbia as a way of barring Serb products from entering the breakaway territory.

Kosovo hardliner calls for blockade of border with Serbia — 11 January 2012, 22:18 CET

A hardline Kosovo opposition leader called Wednesday on Albanians to take part in a blockade of the border with Serbia this weekend to prevent Serb products from entering the breakaway territory.

Albania's PM brushes off union with Kosovo — 17 December 2011, 10:57 CET

Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha brushed off Friday any possibility of uniting his country with ethnic Albanian-majority Kosovo, saying the only future for the two neighbours was within the European Union.

EU prosecutor starts trafficking probe in Albania — 10 November 2011, 22:11 CET

An EU-appointed prosecutor probing alleged organ trafficking from Kosovo in late 1990s has launched an investigation in Albania, a government official said on Thursday.

Foul play behind surge in Albanian asylum seekers: Belgium — 18 October 2011, 18:00 CET

Belgium warned Tuesday that foul play may be the cause for a surge in Albanian asylum seekers this month, but said they would be sent home quickly in accordance with visa-free regime regulations.

Probe into alleged organ trafficking in Albania — 05 October 2011, 18:44 CET

An EU-appointed prosecutor probing alleged organ trafficking from Kosovo in late 1990s will soon visit Albania, an official said on Wednesday.

Albania condemns anti-NATO violence in Kosovo — 29 September 2011, 00:12 CET

Albania on Wednesday condemned violence by Serb "criminal gangs" against NATO forces at the disputed Kosovo-Serbia border that has delayed EU-brokered talks between Pristina and Belgrade.

Italian, Greek ministers to push Albania to solve crisis — 12 September 2011, 22:52 CET

The Italian and Greek foreign ministers briefly visited Tirana on Monday to push Albanian political leaders to solve a long-lasting crisis that threatens the country's European perspective.

Albania vote results needed 'without delay': EU Commission — 20 May 2011, 16:03 CET

The European Union's executive called on Albania's electoral commission on Friday to publish local election results "without delay" and ensure the process is free of political interference.

Albania election fight prompts EU's Barroso to cancel trip — 19 May 2011, 17:12 CET

European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has cancelled a planned trip to Albania this week because of political tensions following local elections.

EU urges Albania leaders 'not to put lives at risk' — 18 May 2011, 23:50 CET

The European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Wednesday urged politicians in electorally-tense Albania to remain calm and cautioned "not to put lives at risk."

Close count after Albanian polls — 09 May 2011, 12:16 CET

Albania's ruling right and opposition were running neck-and-neck in early counting Monday after polls seen as a key test of the volatile country's effort to achieve European Union candidate status.

Political stalemate in Albania must be resolved: EU — 30 March 2011, 17:08 CET

The political stalemate that has blocked Albania's path towards European Union integration must be resolved, EU enlargement commissioner Stefan Fuele said here Wednesday.

Kosovo victim testifies on torture in Albanian camp — 16 March 2011, 22:10 CET

A witness told a major war crimes trial Wednesday that he was badly beaten and tortured at a KLA guerrilla camp during the 1999 Kosovo war, often collapsing after a night of ill treatment.

Arrests in multi-million-euro Albanian petrol fraud — 14 March 2011, 22:16 CET

At least 11 people were arrested in Albania in connection with a multi-million-euro (dollar) petrol scam in the latest of a series of high profile anti-corruption cases, prosecutors said Monday.

Kosovo rebels plead not guilty at war crimes trial — 14 March 2011, 17:53 CET

Two former KLA guerrilla leaders accused of war crimes for allegedly torturing civilians in prison camps set up in Albania pleaded not guilty at the start of their trial before a Kosovo court on Monday.

Tirana says Serbia-Kosovo dialogue 'indispensable' — 08 March 2011, 18:16 CET

Albania said Tuesday that the direct dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo under EU auspices is "indispensable" for the peace and stability of the Balkans.

War crimes trial of ex-Kosovo rebels to start March 14 — 01 March 2011, 19:35 CET

The trial of two former KLA guerrilla leaders accused of war crimes for allegedly torturing civilians in prison camps set up in Albania will open here on March 14, the EU mission said here Tuesday.

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 — 03 January 2008, 12:30 CET

Albania is a potential candidate country of the European Union.