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Kanye West Concert in Albania Sparks Controversy Over Public Funding

A planned Kanye West concert in Albania has ignited widespread criticism and protests after the government allocated 4 million euros from emergency funds for the event. Critics, including opposition parties and media, accuse Prime Minister Edi Rama of misusing public money amidst ongoing public unrest.

9 Jul, 05:54 — 9 Jul, 05:54
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balkan-insightMostly Factual17d ago

The Albanian Files: The Irregular Anatomy of an ‘Architectural Renaissance’

A new architecture book lifts the lid on Prime Minister Edi Rama’s personal role in bringing world-renowned architects to Albania, inadvertently fuelling discontent over what critics say is an informal form of governance that puts little stock in rules or transparency.

By Vladimir Karaj

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balkan-insight9 Jul, 05:54First to report

The Albanian Files: The Irregular Anatomy of an ‘Architectural Renaissance’

1h later
vg9 Jul, 06:58

Albanias statsminister forsvarer Kanye West-konsert til 45 millioner kroner

6h later
der-standard9 Jul, 13:12

Albanien: Konzert von Kanye West sorgt für heftige Kritik

orf9 Jul, 13:17

Abanien: Konzert von Kanye West sorgt für heftige Kritik

2h later
danas9 Jul, 15:10

Kanje Vest u Albaniji: Vrelo leto, Rama na udaru i stadion pravljen samo za koncert

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balkan-web9 Jul, 17:10Latest update

“Rama bleu mbi 4 mln euro bileta”, Shehaj: Shkollat po përdoren për të mbushur koncertin e një mbështetësi të nazizmit

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