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Protesters Arrested Outside Albanian Parliament as MPs Debate US Defence Loan

A protest outside Albania's parliament escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police, as tensions rose over a $302mn US defence loan agreement.

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Albania fast-tracks US$302mil US loan to upgrade military

Nato member Albania has publicly committed to the new target for members to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security by 2035.

3 days ago·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Albania’s Parliament Approves $302 Million US Defense Loan

Albania’s parliament approved a $302 million US loan to fund military purchases, as the NATO member steps up defense spending and prepares to host the alliance’s next summit.

3 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Albania: Parliament Approves $302 Million Loan From US to Modernize Army

"This loan will be used for defense investments, mainly in the context of Albania's commitments to NATO," the head of the Socialist parliamentary group, Taulad Bala, told Parliament.

3 days ago·Marousi, Greece

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Albanian parliament approves $302M US loan for military modernization

Ruling majority approves financing package for NATO-standard military equipment as opposition boycotts vote over procedure

3 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Protesters arrested outside Albanian parliament as MPs debate US defence loan

A protest outside Albania's parliament escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police, as tensions rose over a $302mn US defence loan agreement.

3 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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