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2017 In Albania
The following lists events in the year 2017 in Albania. Incumbents *President of Albania, President: Bujar Nishani (until April 28), Ilir Meta (from April 28) *Prime Minister of Albania, Prime Minister: Edi Rama *Deputy Prime Minister of Albania, Deputy Prime Minister: ** until 22 May: Niko Peleshi ** 22 May-13 September: Ledina Mandia ** from 13 September: Senida Mesi Events February *18 February - The Democratic Party of Albania, opposition during a 2017 Albanian opposition protest, protest held in Tirana, announced that all the opposition parties will boycott the parliament because of the current situation in the country. March *12 March - Four ministers of the government resign amid corruption accusations by the opposition. April *4 April - The opposition announced that the opposition parties would boycott the Albanian parliamentary election, 2017, June legislative elections if their demands are not met. *28 April - The fourth round of the Albanian presidential election, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanian Presidential Election, 2017
Indirect presidential elections were held in Albania on 19, 20, 27 and 28 April 2017, the eighth such elections since the collapse of the communist regime in 1991. In the first through third round, no candidates were proposed and no vote took place in the Parliament of Albania. In the fourth round, the incumbent Chairperson and former Prime Minister of Albania, Ilir Meta was elected as the seventh President of Albania with 87 votes. The Opposition of Albania did not take part in the election, due to the general boycott of the Parliament announced during the 2017 opposition protest. Criteria and procedure The election of the president of Albania is regulated by the constitution of Albania, particularly articulated in the fourth part, comprising articles 86 to 94. In order to be eligible for candidacy, individuals must fulfill several criteria as delineated in the constitution: they must be Albanian citizens by birth, have resided in Albania for no less than the past 10 yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Years Of The 21st Century In Albania
A year is a unit of time based on how long it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun. In scientific use, the tropical year (approximately 365 solar days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 45 seconds) and the sidereal year (about 20 minutes longer) are more exact. The modern calendar year, as reckoned according to the Gregorian calendar, approximates the tropical year by using a system of leap years. The term 'year' is also used to indicate other periods of roughly similar duration, such as the lunar year (a roughly 354-day cycle of twelve of the Moon's phasessee lunar calendar), as well as periods loosely associated with the calendar or astronomical year, such as the seasonal year, the fiscal year, the academic year, etc. Due to the Earth's axial tilt, the course of a year sees the passing of the seasons, marked by changes in weather, the hours of daylight, and, consequently, vegetation and soil fertility. In temperate and subpolar regions around the planet, four seasons are generally recogn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010s In Albania
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural number, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 In Albania
The following lists events in the year 2017 in Albania. Incumbents *President of Albania, President: Bujar Nishani (until April 28), Ilir Meta (from April 28) *Prime Minister of Albania, Prime Minister: Edi Rama *Deputy Prime Minister of Albania, Deputy Prime Minister: ** until 22 May: Niko Peleshi ** 22 May-13 September: Ledina Mandia ** from 13 September: Senida Mesi Events February *18 February - The Democratic Party of Albania, opposition during a 2017 Albanian opposition protest, protest held in Tirana, announced that all the opposition parties will boycott the parliament because of the current situation in the country. March *12 March - Four ministers of the government resign amid corruption accusations by the opposition. April *4 April - The opposition announced that the opposition parties would boycott the Albanian parliamentary election, 2017, June legislative elections if their demands are not met. *28 April - The fourth round of the Albanian presidential election, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dritëro Agolli
Dritëro Agolli (13 October 1931 – 3 February 2017) was an Albanian poet, writer and politician. He studied in Leningrad in the Soviet Union, and wrote primarily poetry, but also short stories, essays, plays, and novels. He was head of the League of Writers and Artists of Albania from 1973 until 1992. He was a leading figure in the Albanian Communist nomenklatura. Biography Agolli was born to an Albanian, Bektashi family in Menkulas in the Devoll District. He and his family spoke Albanian in the Tosk dialect. He finished high school in Gjirokastër in 1952. He later studied at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Leningrad and took up journalism upon his return to Albania, working for the daily newspaper Zëri i Popullit () for 15 years. Agolli was also a deputy in the Albanian Parliament. Beginnings as a poet Agolli first was a poet. His early verse collections were ''I went out on the street'' (, Tirana 1958), My steps on the pavement (, Tirana 1961), and Mountain pat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Albania
The Council of Ministers () is the principal executive organ of the Albanian government. The Council is led by the Prime Minister of Albania and includes 17 other ministers, nominated by the Prime Minister and confirmed by the Parliament of Albania, Albanian parliament. The Council is responsible for carrying out both foreign and domestic policies. It directs and controls the activities of the ministries its members lead as well as other executive state bodies. The Prime Minister is nominated by the President of Albania based on the proposal of the majority party or coalition in the parliament. The nominee must then secure a vote of confidence in parliament to be appointed. If the parliament does not have confidence in the nominee, the President presents another within 10 days. Once appointed, the Prime Minister presents his policy program and proposed cabinet before the Parliament where the government, as a whole, is confirmed. The Deputy Prime Minister of Albania, Deputy Prime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World (Lindita Song)
"World" is a song by Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter Lindita. It was issued as a single on 29 March 2017 by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) and Universal Music. The song was written by the singer herself together with Gerald Xhari, and composed by Klodian Qafoku. An English-language pop-rock ballad, it is lyrically a manifesto that discuss the challenges within a modern society simultaneously calling for rising up against wars and pleading for peace and love. The song represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv, Ukraine, after Lindita's victory at the country's pre-selection competition Festivali i Këngës with the song's Albanian-language version "Botë". It ultimately failed to qualify for the grand final also marking the country's seventh non-qualification in the contest. During her minimalistic performance, she was accompanied by four backing vocalists while the LED screens portrayed a variety of imagery. "World" was positively received by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindita (singer)
Lindita Halimi (born 24 March 1989), commonly known as simply LINDITA, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame after winning the sixth edition of Top Fest with "Ëndërroja". In 2016, she participated in the fifteenth season of ''American Idol''. In 2017, she represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "World", after winning Festivali i Këngës 55. Recognized for her powerful and versatile vocal delivery ranges from screaming to opera singing, Linda has had collaborations with Stevie Wonder in 2013 and Valerie Simpson. She has also opened for the Backstreet Boys. Early years and career Lindita Halimi was born in Viti, Kosovo (then part of SFR Yugoslavia), on 24 March 1989. She took part in the third edition of ''Ethet'' (Albanian '' Idol'') and reached the Top 10. She has participated in Top Fest twice. In 2009 she won the competition. She has released several singles, mostly ballads. In 2013 she moved to the United States. In Dece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 2017
The Eurovision Song Contest 2017 was the 62nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, following the country's victory at the with the song " 1944" by Jamala. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (UA:PBC), the contest was held at the International Exhibition Centre and consisted of two semi-finals on 9 and 11 May, and a final on 13 May 2017. The three live shows were presented by Ukrainian television presenters Oleksandr Skichko, Volodymyr Ostapchuk and Timur Miroshnychenko, being the first contest since the inaugural edition without a female host. Forty-two countries participated in the contest. and returned to the contest after a year's absence, while did not participate on financial grounds. had originally planned to participate, but later withdrew after its representative, Julia Samoylova, was banned from entering Ukraine by virtue of having travelled directly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Albania
The prime minister of Albania (), officially the prime minister of the Republic of Albania (), is the head of government of Albania. The office of the prime minister is a core institution in the politics of Albania formed after the Albanian Declaration of Independence, Albanian declaration of independence on 28 November 1912. Since that time, the nation has navigated a dynamic political evolution spanning distinct periods, encompassing a Principality of Albania, monarchy, a People's Socialist Republic of Albania, communist regime and the eventual History of Albania#Fourth Republic, democratic order. In 1912, Ismail Qemali was inaugurated as the first prime minister of Albania, guiding the nation toward sovereignty amidst the complex conditions in the Balkans. In 1944, Enver Hoxha implemented a radical change in government, transforming Albania into an authoritarian and isolationist communist regime. In 1991, the nation fall of communism in Albania, transitioned into a democracy t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
