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The majority of Kosovars speak Gheg, but officially use Tosk for historical reasons. As Kosovo emerges in the form of an independent state, Migjen Kelmendi, former rock star and editor in chief of 'Java' magazine, discusses 'nationalist deliriums'
After a Greek veto on its joining NATO during the annual summit in Bucharest on 2 - 4 April, the country could still be on track to start EU membership talks by the end of 2008 if it meets the relevant criteria. View from the lens
Whilst Tirana celebrated an invitation to join the NATO alliance alongside Croatia on 2 April, the opposition mobilised itself to denounce the government
On 2 April NATO invited the two candidates to join the defence alliance, but leave Macedonia waiting
The Italian-writing, Paris-dwelling, prize-winning Albanian writer, painter and photographer, 39, describes beauty as disturbing, discusses her inspirations and is hopeful for Kosovo
Insular for a long time, Albania has not always been a prime destination for travel agents. The current tourist craze for the Adriatic could benefit this little country on the Yugoslav peninsula
While the Balkan province is mourning the death of President Rugova, the issue of its independence from Belgrade is still on the UN negotiating table.
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