Imprisonment of Albanian Mayor on Vote-Buying Charges

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Albanian mayor from Greek minority imprisoned on vote-buying charges, raising tensions with Greece. Greece calls for stop to process, citing impact on Albania's EU application. Mayor offered money for votes, arrested before election. Court gives him a two-year sentence.

Key Points

  • Mayor from Greek minority imprisoned for vote-buying
  • Greece calls for stop to process, citing impact on Albania's EU application
  • Court gives mayor a two-year sentence

Cons

  • Tensions raised between Albania and Greece
  • Concerns over objectivity of judicial process