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Albanian authorities strip ethnic Greek mayor of his post for alleged vote buying
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanian authorities strip ethnic Greek mayor of his post for alleged vote buying

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albanian election authorities on Friday stripped an ethnic Greek minority mayor of his post after he was imprisoned on charges of vote-buying in municipal elections last year. In response to Friday’s decision, the Greek foreign ministry issued a statement saying Beleris’ case “raises several questions concerning fundamental principles of the rule of law” in Albania. Beleris belongs …

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Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran and expelled the country’s embassy staff over a major cyberattack nearly two months ago that was allegedly carried out by Tehran on Albanian government websites, the prime minister said Wednesday. “As negotiations surrounding the Iran nuclear deal continue to stall, this activity indicates Iran may feel less restraint in conducting cyber …

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Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack

The Independent  

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Albania offers ex-Soviet built naval base to NATO
2 years, 6 months ago

Albania offers ex-Soviet built naval base to NATO

Associated Press  

TIRANA, Albania — Albania has offered NATO a naval base in an effort to highlight the small country’s value in the alliance “in these difficult times,” the prime minister’s office said Thursday. Prime Minister Edi Rama said Pashaliman naval base, 180 kilometers south of the capital Tirana, could be “an added value” to the alliance and they had prepared a …

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