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Interviewed by: Lorik Idrizi
“Many of us see corruption embedded in everyday life—from bribery for public services to nepotism in job opportunities—but we’ve grown up in a system where it’s so normalized that it feels like there’s no alternative. The...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with Union Bank, the European Union (EU), and other donors, is enhancing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Albania. The initiative includes a €5 million loan aimed...
Both democracy and socio-economic development are closely connected to the quality of education. The lower the quality of education, the higher the ignorance. The higher the ignorance, the easier it is for politicians to manipulate voters. The more massive...
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KDP RESHAPING, THE AGORA OF THE ANALYTICAL JOURNALISM
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IVAN IVANOVIC: CORRUPTION HAS BECOME A NORM BECAUSE IT OFTEN GOES UNPUNISHED
Interviewed by: Lorik Idrizi
“The main reason corruption has become a new norm is that it often goes unpunished in many Balkan countries. When people...
Open lists for democratization of parties
Author: Sefer Selimi Jr.
At the foundation of a functioning democracy lies the clear division between the power that manages public money, the one who...
German Green on Elon Musk: ‘Hands off our democracy!’
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck warned US billionaire Elon Musk against meddling in the upcoming German election, and criticized Musk's recent outspoken support for...
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UN study predicts Montenegro’s population will fall to 328,000 by 2100
Montenegro's population is projected to reach 328,000 by 2100, according to the United Nations (UN) "World Population Prospects 2024" study.
The study notes that in...
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North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Mickoski to attend Trump inauguration in Washington
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European writers gather in Albania to celebrate literature and EU values
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Greece holds strong as top European travel destination amid growing competition
Greece remains a top choice for travelers from major European markets, but competition with destinations such as Spain, Portugal, and Croatia is growing
The country...