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The Unofficial View of Tirana (26)

One death, two anniversaries, and an opening. On October 7, Ramiz Alia, the last communist leader of Albania passed away. Only a few politicians attended, including rumored presidential candidate and notorious gambler Fatos Nano. PM Sali Berisha, president Bamir Topi, and PS-leader Edi Rama all avoided the last ceremony of the man who simply walked [...]