Section: Albania
ICAO’s non-participation in MH17 crash investigation raises questions in Moscow
The manufacturer of Buk missile system was recognized as the guilty party in this catastrophe by many but investigators did not ask the manufacturer, Russian Foreign Ministry speaker notes MOSCOW /TASS/. The fact that ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) does not participate in the investigation of MH17 crash in east Ukraine causes...
Russian diplomats indignant over Polish minister’s remarks on Moscow’s counter-sanctions
The Polish minister of agriculture and rural development called the destruction of contraband food products in Russia a sin WARSAW/TASS/. The Russian embassy in Poland has voiced indignation over remarks by Marek Savitsky, the Polish minister of agriculture and rural development, who called the destruction of contraband food products in Russia a...
Moscow urges other countries to make information about east Ukraine MH17 crash public
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Channel News Asia last week that the investigation into the crash was “not independent, not comprehensive and not truly international” MOSCOW/TASS/. Moscow calls on countries that have information about MH17 crash in eastern Ukraine to make it public, Russian Foreign Ministry...
Mechanism of Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine is working – Russian foreign ministry
MOSCOW, /TASS/- The Russian foreign ministry sees its task concerning the Contact Group on Ukraine in ensuring its active and efficient work, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. She said the Contact Group’s efforts may be different, depending on the current situation. “We assess each concrete result it...
U.S. Department of State releases Trafficking in Persons Report
TIRANA, July 27 /ATA/- The U.S. Department of State published the annual Trafficking in Person Report on Monday, highlighting that Albanian government is making significant efforts to fully comply with the standards for the elimination of trafficking in humans. Albanian women and children, the report notes, are primarily subjected to sex...
Durrres port, 61 % of freight volume with ports of Egypt, Turkey and Russia over past 6 months
DURRES, July 27 /ATA/-By Gëzim Kabashi/ – Around 61 percent of the freight volume of export- import products handled at Albania’s biggest port of Durres over the past six months come from three countries, namely Turkey, Egypt and Russia, while the rest of the total volume of exchanges the rest comes from the ports of other 14 countries....
World Cup 2018 qualifying draw: Albania placed in same group with Italy and Spain
TIRANA, July 25 /ATA/ – Albania were drawn alongside Israel, Macedonia, Lichtenstein, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and Spain in Group G, according to the preliminary WEFA World Cup 2018 qualifying draw in Russia on Saturday. The proceedings of the qualification groups draw for the 2018 World Cup, due to be held in Russia, took place in St....
Thomson Majesty cruise ship, with 1568 tourist on board, expected to arrive in Durres port
TIRANA, July 21 /ATA/- Thomson Majesty liner, with some 1568 tourists from 14 countries around the world on its board, is scheduled to arrive in the port of Durres on Thursday. Thomson Majesty cruise ship is the fourth luxury ship docking at Albania’s main port of Durres over the past three weeks. The luxury ship is expected to arrive in...
Kotzias-Bushati: Albania, Greece share common European agenda, committed to cooperate in overcoming pending issues
TIRANA, July 15 /ATA/ – Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzia affirmed in Tirana on Wednesday that Albania is part of Europe and the Balkans, as well as a strategic partner and ally. “Our two countries and people live in this area and we need to become more creative. We want to contribute creatively to Albania’s preparations for joining the...
Dade: OSCE should continue to play decisive role in current security situation
TIRANA, July 6 /ATA/-By Gjergji Mima/ – The head of the Albanian delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Arta Dade, said during the OSCE PA’s plenary session on Helsinki +40 Project, which was held in Helsinki, that the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe should continue to play a crucial role in the current security...
