Himara
Albanian government removes Gazette clause for seizure of Greek homes in Himara
The Albanian government has removed a clause from the
Kotzias: Greek minority affairs a ‘fundamental element’ in Greek-Albanian relations
Greek minority issues, including those relating to property, are fundamental elements of Greek-Albanian relations, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said in a letter sent on Wednesday, replying to questions tabled by MPs on the demolition of Greek minority-owned residences and businesses in Himara, southern Albania.
Violation of minority rights a ‘minefield’ for Albania’s European course, Athens warns
Reacting to the planned demolition of 19 homes belonging to ethnic Greeks in Albania’s Himara region, the Greek foreign ministry on Tuesday again warned that proceeding with such actions will jeopardise Albania’s European perspective.