1. CNN - Albanian Government Threatens Firepower Against Rioters - Mar. 3, 1997 albanian government threatens firepower against rioters. Amid crisis, President Berisha wins second term. March 3, 1997. Web posted at 1205 p.m. EST (1705 GMT) TIRANA, Albania (CNN) Protesters http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9703/03/albania.update

Albanian government threatens firepower against rioters Amid crisis, President Berisha wins second term March 3, 1997 Web posted at: 12:05 p.m. EST (1705 GMT) TIRANA , Albania (CNN) Protesters in southern Albania had until 2 p.m. Monday (1300 GMT) to lay down their weapons or security forces would be authorized to shoot without warning, the government said. Protest leaders responded by cautioning people to stay indoors. The order was part of a state of emergency declared by the Albanian parliament following two months of civil unrest. The riots and demonstrations were sparked by the collapse of pyramid savings schemes that wiped out many people's savings in Europe's poorest nation. QuickTime Movies Small Frame (748K/17 sec. QuickTime movie Large Frame (1.9M/17 sec. QuickTime movie As secret police and protesters prepared for what could be another bloody confrontation, the parliament elected President Sali Berisha to serve a second five-year term. The election result, a foregone conclusion, came in the wake of protesters' calls for Berisha's resignation. The vote was 113 in favor to one against with four abstentions, Speaker Pjeter Arbnori announced. Members of Berisha's party hold 122 seats in the 140-seat parliament and Berisha was the only candidate in the previously scheduled vote.

2. CNN - Albanian Government Tries To Isolate Armed Protesters - Mar. 6, 1997 albanian government tries to isolate armed protesters while President Sali Berisha promised that force would not be used to retake towns where the government has lost control http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9703/06/albania

Albanian government tries to isolate armed protesters President meets with insurgency leaders March 6, 1997 Web posted at: 9:54 a.m. EST (1454 GMT) Latest developments: President promises force won't be used, but fighting continues Key bridge bombed Related stories and sites TIRANA, Albania (CNN) Albania's military fought with armed protesters in the south Thursday while President Sali Berisha promised that force would not be used to retake towns where the government has lost control. In Rome on Thursday, Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini told reporters Berisha had given his assurance that the army would try to isolate the towns and then try to reach a settlement for insurgents to lay down their arms. Meanwhile, Berisha met in Albania's capital Tirana with political opposition leaders. Attending the Thursday talks were Neritan Ceka, head of the Democratic Alliance, and Skender Gjinushi, leader of the Social Democratic Party two of Berisha's strongest critics. Key bridge bombed Army tanks and armored personnel carriers roamed roads in the region and protesters prepared for a violent confrontation.

3. Albanian Elections Reflect Will Of The People. Future Government Must Improve Hu the same time, we expect the future albanian government to substantially improve its human rights record with the Council of Europe, the albanian government is obliged to honor its http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/62/028.html

Date: Thu, 3 Jul 97 19:26:39 CDT Subject: IHF Report on Albanian Elections Albanian elections reflect will of the people; Future government must improve human rights record International Helsinki Federation: Greek Helsinki Monitor press release 1 July 1997 Tirana 1 July 1997. Four major human rights groups stated today that the parliamentary elections of 29 June 1997 in Albania were conducted in a general free and fair manner and called upon the future government to substantially improve Albanian's human rights record and re-establish the rule of law. The Vienna-based International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights (IHF) and three of its affiliates, the Albania Helsinki Committee in Tirana, Human Rights Watch/Helsinki in New York and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee in Oslo monitored the elections in a number of major cities and smaller town including Tirana, Durres, Lushnje, Kavaje, Kruja, Bathore and surrounding areas. Based on our observations and consultations with OSCE election monitors, local NGOs and journalists , we conclude that the elections reflect the political will of the Albanian electorate. Some irregularities were observed, such as incidents of intimidation, incomplete voting lists and a few reported acts of violence including one tragic death. These incidents should be investigated by Electoral Commissions and the police and those found to be responsible should be held accountable. But we believe that these irregularities were not sufficient to question the validity of the vote as a whole.

4. RADIO FREE EUROPE/ RADIO LIBERTY However, she says that the albanian government in cooperation with the intelligence services of the U.S., Italy and links they had with the albanian government at the time or due http://www.rferl.org/nca/features/2001/09/23092001101212.asp

Choose a Language Site Afghan [Dari] Afghan [Pashto] Afghan [English] Albanian Arabic [Radio Free Iraq] Armenian Armenian [English] Azerbaijani Belarusian Bulgarian Estonian Georgian Kazakh Kyrgyz Latvian Lithuanian Macedonian Romanian Persian Russian Slovak South Slavic [Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian] Tajik Tatar-Bashkir Turkmen Ukrainian Uzbek Top Stories RFE/RL Newsline Features Reports ... E-mail this page to a friend Albania: Country Free Of Terrorists, Officials Say By Jolyon Naegele The September 11 attacks in the United States have raised questions about the presence of suspected terrorists linked to Osama Bin Laden in several parts of the Balkans, including Bosnia and Albania. RFE/RL's Jolyon Naegele, reporting from Tirana, spoke with Albania's new foreign minister and the country's state police chief about the security situation and sends this report. Tirana, 23 September 2001 (RFE/RL) Albania's newly appointed foreign minister, Arta Dade, says her government has guaranteed it support to the United States in its efforts to fight global terrorism. Dade described the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon as "a monstrous assault" directed not against the United States but against "all values of humanity."

5. CIA - The World Factbook -- Albania Disputes international the albanian government calls for the protection of the rights of ethnic Albanians outside its borders in the Kosovo region of Serbia http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/print/al.html

Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Albania Introduction Albania Background: Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged legislative elections in 2001 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but identified serious deficiencies that should be addressed through reforms in the Albanian electoral code. Geography Albania Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece and Serbia and Montenegro Geographic coordinates: 41 00 N, 20 00 E Map references: Europe Area: total: 28,748 sq km water: 1,350 sq km land: 27,398 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Maryland Land boundaries: total: 720 km border countries: Greece 282 km, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 151 km, Serbia and Montenegro 287 km

6. Department Of Information Press in Kosova. This is the official website of the albanian government Department of Information. Using the official information http://www.keshilliministrave.al/english/default.asp

Home Page Prime Minister Government Minister of State Integration Central Institutions Shqip English Main Curriculum ... Central Election Commission Prime Minister Fatos Nano Prime Minister Program of Government Public Relations Photo of the day The Information and Public Relations Department Main news Press Offices ... Government’s Bulletin Public Administration Department of Public Administration Law on Civil Service Status Vacancy Announcement Travel Guide How to travel to Albania Passports and Visas Albanian Embassies in World Albanian Consulates Foreign Embassies in Tirana Business Banking System Tax and Duties Custom references prices Objects under privatization ... The Council of Ministers ratified the supplementary budget for the year 2004 - Are ratified some changes and amendments in the resolutions of the Council of Ministers No. 335, date June 23, 2000 “For the rules of the procurement, some changes and amendments in the resolution of the Council of Ministers, No. 675 date December 20, 2002 “For the utility of the budget funds planed for the goods, services and construction”, and the resolution “For the ratification of the docume

7. OneWorld.net - The MAJFT Movement Meet Representatives Of The Albanian Governmen The MAJFT Movement Meet Representatives Of The albanian government. The MJAFT movement had a February 13 with representatives of the albanian government, on latters request http://www.oneworld.net/article/view/79604/1

OneWorld.net News News:Albania Search for in OneWorld sites OneWorld partners OneWorld Network Africa Canada Latin America South Asia SouthEast Europe UK United States América Latina en Catalunya España maailma.net Nederland Unimondo.org Unseulmonde.ca Radio Radio SEEurope AIDS Radio OneWorld TV AIDS Channel CanalSIDA (en España) Digital Opportunity Kids Channel Learning Channel Itrainonline.org NEWS IN DEPTH PARTNERS GET INVOLVED ... OUR NETWORK 07 June 2004 News Today's news Editorial Guest editorials Archives Special Reports Palestine-Israel Archives Campaigns Climate change Corporate accountability ICT 4 All Archives The MAJFT Movement Meet Representatives Of The Albanian Government The MJAFT movement had a meeting on February 13 with representatives of the Albanian Government, on latter’s request. The meeting was set up after the requests of the MJAFT movement made clear in the previous protests. The Government was represented in the meeting by the Minister for State Coordination Mr. Marko Bello, and the director of Power and Energy Company Andis Harasani. MJAFT laid out some requests that had to do with Albanian citizen pockets like KESH, ALBTELECOM, etc. MJAFT has also given the representatives a handout with the requests and their motivations. Among other things in the handout you could read: Worried by the increase of the prices in different and also vital services our movement has identified and visible these problems before they became a fountain of further poverty.

8. Can The Albanian Government Resolve The Pyramid Crisis? Advanced Search. Navigation Bar, Can The albanian government Resolve The Pyramid Crisis? 3 February 1997, Vol 1, No. 538 by Fabian Schmidt. http://www.tol.cz/Publications/AB/AB.970203-538.html

Analytical Brief Title Search Advanced Search Can The Albanian Government Resolve The Pyramid Crisis? 3 February 1997, Vol 1, No. 538 by Fabian Schmidt Following the collapse of pyramid investment schemes in Albania, tensions are running high. Besides continuing street protests and strong pressure from the opposition on the government to resign, the country is now also facing the danger of hyperinflation. The government is trying to cope with the crisis by promising to repay the cheated investors and at the same time by threatening demonstrators with harsh prison sentences and cracking down on opposition figures. Last week Albania faced the worst riots since the end of communism in 1991. Protesters blamed President Sali Berisha and his government with profiting from the collapse of pyramid investment schemes and torched government buildings all over southern Albania. The total damage from the riots is estimated at about $50 million. The government is now eager to calm down tensions and bring public life to normal again by using a carrot and stick approach. Berisha tried to reduce public dissatisfaction by promising compensation to at least some of those who lost their life savings in pyramid schemes. On 28 January he told a rally of 10,000 supporters in Tirana that the government would "work to repay the money that was stolen" from them "quickly and fairly." The government thus has taken different approaches towards different investment companies. At least five top pyramid schemes have collapsed since last fall, while others are still operating but only paying interest, not returning capital.

9. Construction Of Durres-Kukes Road A Priority For The Albanian Government Email this page. Print this page. Construction of DurresKukes Road a Priority for the albanian government. By Orest Erzeni for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 03/11/03. Photos by Gent Shkullaku http://www.balkantimes.com/html2/english/031103-OREST-001.htm

Politics Feedback Email this page Print this page Construction of Durres-Kukes Road a Priority for the Albanian Government By Orest Erzeni for Southeast European Times in Tirana - 03/11/03 Photos by Gent Shkullaku Construction of a road linking Albania's main port of Durres with the country's northernmost city, Kukes, is a key part of the government's strategy for developing the national road network during the period 2003-2005. The road will link the east-west and north-south regional corridors and will thus be one of Albania's major road axes. It will also be one of the most difficult to construct. Under the final plan, approved at a meeting of the national council of roads on 7 October, the four-lane road will be 175km long and is expected to cost more than 256m euros. Two additional plans were presented at the meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Fatos Nano. One envisaged a 250km-long road costing 213m euros. The decision was made in favour of the plan which called for the shortest road, one which could be traveled within two hours. Albanian Minister of Transportation Spartak Poci (left) and Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano (2nd from left) during the meeting to discuss the Durres-Kukes road project.

10. Albanian Government Cracks Down On Opposition After Demonstrations Against Pyram Advanced Search. Navigation Bar, albanian government Cracks Down On Opposition After Demonstrations Against Pyramid Schemes. 24 January 1997, Vol 1, No. http://www.tol.cz/Publications/AB/AB.970124-531.html

Analytical Brief Title Search Advanced Search Albanian Government Cracks Down On Opposition After Demonstrations Against Pyramid Schemes 24 January 1997, Vol 1, No. 531 by Fabian Schmidt The collapse of a series of pyramid investment schemes in Albania last week has resulted in the largest public anti-government protests since the Democratic Party took over in 1992. The opposition, trying to capitalize on the momentum the protests have gained, called for the government's resignation. But President Sali Berisha opted instead to quell the protest by cracking down both on the fraudulent investment companies and on the opposition parties. While the opposition hopes it can follow the example of the reform movements in Belgrade and Sofia, the government has made clear that it will not allow public dissatisfaction to jeopardize its hold on power and arrested a number of prominent opposition leaders. About 500,000 people, or a sixth of the total Albanian population, are estimated to have invested nearly half a billion US dollars in the collapsed investment companies. Many investors were left penniless after the pyramids collapsed. The political implications of the current discontent with the government are thus understandably huge. The Democrats, aware of the need to restore credibility quickly, have now taken action through both the executive and the legislative branches. Police this week arrested 188 people including the leaders of the collapsed companies Sude, Populli and Xhaferi; they are Maksude Kademi, Bashkim Driza and Rapush Xhaferi, respectively. The Democratic Party-controlled parliament, meanwhile, unanimously voted on 23 January to ban pyramid investment schemes and said a draft law concerning compensation for cheated investors will be discussed on 27 January. The new law went into force immediately and provides for a minimum 20 years' imprisonment and the confiscation of all property held by people running pyramid schemes. People convicted of abetting them may receive 10 years sentences.

11. Albanian Government Halts Action Against Insurgents albanian government Halts Action Against Insurgents to pacify armed rebellion in the south, the albanian government agreed Thursday to halt military operations there for 48 http://the-tech.mit.edu/V117/N10/albania.10w.html

Albanian Government Halts Action Against Insurgents By Tracy Wilkinson Los Angeles Times TIRANA, Albania In an effort to pacify armed rebellion in the south, the Albanian government agreed Thursday to halt military operations there for 48 hours. In exchange, opposition politicians called on the insurgents to lay down their weapons and accept amnesty. The agreement emerged from more than five hours of talks between President Sali Berisha and most of his political opposition, their first meeting since he imposed emergency rule to crush an uprising by armed civilians who have seized control of the southern quarter of this country. Diplomats praised the talks as a breakthrough. But they and Albanian opposition leaders said the agreement fell far short of the demands for new elections and constitutional reform needed to settle the political crisis jolting Albania. More ominously, reports from Vlore, the southern town that is the center of the revolt, indicated people there immediately rejected the deal. Organized in an ad hoc "resistance movement," rebellious residents in Vlore and other towns have looted army arsenals and are vowing to fight until Berisha resigns. Squared off in a tense confrontation, rebel and government armies have, according to reports from the area, had minor skirmishes, though an all-out offensive failed to materialize. In the last 24 hours, seven people were killed in Vlore, and food supplies, such as milk for children, were beginning to dwindle, residents told aid workers in Tirana.

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13. Albanian Government Condemns Violence By Protesters Email this page. Print this page. albanian government Condemns Violence by Protesters. Contact Us Disclaimer ©. 1999 2003 Southeast European Times. All Rights Reserved. In a statement issued http://www.balkan-info.com/html2/english/030428-WMI-005.htm

Politics Feedback Email this page Print this page Albanian Government Condemns Violence by Protesters TIRANA, Albania In a statement issued Friday (25 April), the government condemned the violence that occurred during a protest in the Bathore neighborhood of Tirana. Residents were demanding better infrastructure, electricity service and legalisation of their home property. They ended up clashing with police as security forces tried to prevent them from reaching government buildings in Tirana. Several policemen were injured. (Albanian Daily News - 26/04/03; Albanian Radio - 25/04/03) Feedback Email this page Print this page Peacekeeping Justice Politics Society ... Contact Us

14. Albanian Government facts, maps, flags and pictures from countries around the world. The albanian government. Country name conventional long form Republic http://www.abacci.com/atlas/politics3.asp?countryID=121

15. Albanian Government Thanks Islamic Relief The albanian government has expressed its sincere gratitude in recognition of Islamic Relief’s emergency flood relief work in northern Albania. http://www.islamic-relief.com/submenu/About Us/visits/AlbGov.htm

ez_codePath = "http://www.islamic-relief.com/SCRIPTS/" document.write(""); showPermPanel('Bar', 00, 87) showPermPanel('P1', 00, 240) Your browser does not support script ISLAMIC RELIEF GLOBAL PROGRAMS Albanian Government Thanks Islamic Relief The floods completely destroyed over 5000 homes, and damaged 30,000 more. At one point 100,000 people had to be evacuated due to relentless floodwaters. The loss of crops and livestock in northern Albania has had a great impact on food availability in both the short and long term. Albanian television reported Islamic Relief's work to the public, serving to reinforce Islamic Relief's growing image as an organisation committed to helping and assisting the people of Albania. A group of children in northern Albania Food distribution in Shkodre

16. Untitled Document AATDA Albanian American Trade and Development Association is an organization established to promote the development of trade and investment between our two countriesÑthe United States of December 17 sale was approved by the government several days later of the Albanian market, with approximately 400 000 clients. Official albanian government sources have indicated http://www.albaniabiz.org/

17. AATDA - Albanian American Trade And Development Association albanian government Endorses Privatization Strategy for Insurance Company The albanian government endorsed the privatization program for the Insurance http://www.albaniabiz.org/news/april_29_2002_A.html

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18. AATDA - Albanian American Trade And Development Association Your browser does not support this script, albanian government INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF ALBANIA. http://www.albaniabiz.org/tradeopps/albanian-gov-invites.html

Your browser does not support this script ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF ALBANIA A competitive bidding will follow the pre-qualification process. The deadline for submitting the documentation is 20 August 2001. For more details about the background on the SBA as well as the application information, please visit www.mac.doc.gov/eebic , or call AATDA for help in gaining further information. UPGRADING AND REPAIR OF WATER SUPPLY/SANITATION PROJECT ROAD NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT UPCOMING TENDER FOR BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF ALBANIA ... GOA ISSUES - FOUR PRIVATIZATION TENDERS

19. Albanian Government And World Bank Signed The Agreement For The albanian government and World Bank signed the agreement for the Integrated Water and Ecosystems Management Project. TIRANA, April http://www.worldbank.org.al/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/ECAEXT/ALBANIAEXTN/0,,cont

var templatePathPrefix = "http://siteresources.worldbank.org/"; Home Site Map Index FAQs ... Topics Search Albania All Home Countries Europe and Central Asia Albania Albanian Government and World Bank signe... Overview Development Topics Related Links Contacts Resources For Procurement/Tender E-Subscription How Can You Report Fraud or Corruption in World Bank Projects? Albanian Government and World Bank signed the agreement for the Integrated Water and Ecosystems Management Project TIRANA, April 26 2004 Today Albania and the World Bank signed the agreement for GEF trust fund on the Integrated Water and Ecosystem Management Project (USD 4.87 million). The agreement was signed on behalf of the Republic of Albania by the Minister of Finance Arben Malaj, and on behalf of the World Bank by the Country Manager Nadir Mohammed. The ceremony was organized at Sheraton Hotel in Tirana in the presence of Government high officials as well as members of the team who have prepared the project. This project was approved last month by the World Bank Board of Directors and will provide funds to improve the municipal wastewater services in the coastal cities of Durres, Lezha and Saranda. In support of global environmental goals, the project seeks to improve the health and habitat conditions of globally significant marine and coastal ecosystems along the coast line of Albania in an integrated manner. The Project will: support an integrated approach to ecosystem management based on the reduction of nutrients through the development and establishment of Constructed Treatment Wetlands for wastewater treatment;

20. Albanian Government And World Bank Signed Credit Agreement For albanian government and World Bank Signed Credit Agreement for Power Project. For more information about the activity of Albania government. http://www.worldbank.org.al/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/ECAEXT/ALBANIAEXTN/0,,cont

var templatePathPrefix = "http://siteresources.worldbank.org/"; Home Site Map Index FAQs ... Topics Search Albania All Home Countries Europe and Central Asia Albania Albanian Government and World Bank Signe... Overview Press Releases Feature Stories Development Topics ... Contacts Resources For Procurement/Tender E-Subscription How Can You Report Fraud or Corruption in World Bank Projects? Albanian Government and World Bank Signed Credit Agreement for Power Project Tirana, April 6 Today Albania and the World Bank signed the credit agreement for the Power Sector Generation and Restructuring Project (USD 25 million). The agreement was signed on behalf of the Republic of Albania by Minister of Finance Arben Malaj, and Director of Albanian Corporate of Energy (KESH) Andis Harasani and on behalf of the World Bank by the Country Manager Nadir Mohammed. The ceremony was held at the premises of Sherator Hotel in Tirana in the presence of Prime Minister Fatos Nano, other members of the Albanian cabinet as well as members of the team who have prepared the projects. This project was approved last month by the World Bank Board of Directors and it will finance the construction of a new thermal power plant in Vlora and provide technical assistance to improve the performance and support the reform of the power sector.

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