Bad to worse: Albania
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Albania's government is in a state of chaos, with rebels having captured the southern half of the country and Pres Sali Berisha virtually ceding power by naming a Socialist prime minister. Foreigners flee and looters run wild as anarchy reigns. Prospects for planned June 1997 elections are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Hope, and danger, for ethnic Albanians
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Fears that a civil war or civil unrest will manifest in Albania grow as calls for the combining of the three republics of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo increase, as well as protests in Macedonia. Attacks by the Kosovo Liberation Army since 1996 and economic problems do not help matters.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Ilir Meta
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The tasks facing the prime minister of Albania, Ilir Meta, are examined in detail. They include avoiding risks from regional violence, and lawlessness. His career is also examined.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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