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Kosovo and Albania signed a landmark agreement to coordinate their foreign policies and unify their diplomatic missions – though some experts doubt it will mean much in practice.
Sunday’s local elections in Albania ran more smoothly than expected – but an opposition boycott will leave the Socialist-led government struggling to defend the result as legitimate.
Concerns that Thursday's opposition rally could end in widespread violence ebbed as supporters rallied peacefully in Tirana – while MPs delivered their resignation letters to the country's assembly.
The gambling industry in Albania and Kosovo hits the most socially marginalized groups, while the governments in the two countries launch into opposing policies to tackle its damaging effects.
The protest movement in Albania has not achieved all its goals – but those taking part say it has revived their belief in their ability to bring about real change.
