Albania Single
2002
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2004
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2001
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United States-European Union Cooperation in the Balkans
Bosnia and Herzegovina: The United States and the European Union together:Collaborate as the two exclusive donors for the Independent Judicial Commission. (Our combined support helps ensure that the Commission carries out its mandate effectively in judicial and prosecutorial selection and court restructuring); Coordinate their efforts in helping make the Bosnia and Herzegovina courts and prosecutors' offices more efficient and effective through enhanced IT solutions;Support the development of a single, state-level High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, which will be responsible for vetting and disciplining all justice system positions;Provide technical and resource support for the transfer of human rights cases from the Human Rights Chamber to the Constitutional Court, while building capacity in the latter;Help introduce the VAT, through automation and training. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
There is no designated housing at post other than that for the Ambassador. Other State housing is assigned by the Inter Agency Housing Board (IAHB) on the basis of arrival, vacancy, family size, and rank. An increasing number of Embassy staff reside outside the compound in various neighborhoods of Tirana where it is possible to find housing that meets Western standards. USAID participates in IAHB. FurnishingsLast Updated: 9/30/2003 9:34 AM All residences are fully furnished. Furniture provided by the Embassy generally includes a suite of living room furniture, (sofa, loveseat, two arm chairs, coffee table, and end tables); a suite of dining room furniture seating 6–8; a breakfast set for the kitchen; a master bedroom suite including one queen bed; and a suit ... [Read More]
Albania
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion and the Government generally respected this right in practice. According to the Constitution, there is no official religion, and all religions are equal; however, the predominant religious communities (Sunni, Bektashi, Orthodox, and Roman Catholic) enjoy de facto recognition that gives them the legal right to hold bank accounts, own property and buildings, and to function as legal entities based on their historical presence in the country. Religious movements--with the exception of the four de facto recognized religions--may acquire the official status of a legal entity by registering under the Law on Associations, which recognizes the status of a nonprofit association irrespective of whether the organization has a cultural, recreational, religious, or humanitarian character. While the Government does not require registration or licensing of religious groups, the State Committee on Cult ... [Read More]
Albania
The Government did not restrict access to the Internet; however, less than 1 percent of the population had access to the Internet because it was too expensive. The Government did not restrict academic freedom. b. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association The Constitution provides for freedom of assembly, and the Government generally respected this right in practice. The law requires organizers to notify police about gatherings in public places, and the police may refuse to permit them for reasons such as security and traffic; however, there were no reports that such denials were made arbitrarily. On May 15 and 26, former political prisoners and victims of political persecution staged a formal protest on Tirana's main boulevard, se ... [Read More]
Albania (05/05)
The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) is the U.S. Department of State's single, centralized public contact center for U.S. passport information. Telephone: 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778). Customer service representatives and operators for TDD/TTY are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Costa Rica is a country of source, transit, and destination for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of labor and sexual exploitation. Women and children from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, China, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Russia, Romania, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Guatemala are trafficked for sexual exploitation. Costa Rica also serves as a transit point for individuals trafficked to the United States, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and Europe for sexual exploitation. Women and children are trafficked within the country for sexual exploitation. Men, women, and children are trafficked internally for forced labor as domestics, agriculture workers, and workers in the fishing industry. Child sex tourism is a major problem in the country. The Government of Costa Rica does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it i ... [Read More]
International Adoption Albania
Adoptionop@aol.com DOCTORS: The U.S. Embassy maintains current lists of doctors and sources for medicines, should either you or your child experience health problems while in Albania. ALBANIAN DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: A written request clearly stating the reasons why he/sh ... [Read More]
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