Bashkim

Armand Duka, the head of the Soccer Federation of Albania since 2002, easily won a fifth term on Wednesday, after winning 38 votes out of 66 in the Federation's Assembly.

Duka easily defeated Bashkim Fino, former Prime Minister and MP for the ruling Socialist Party, in a battle that raised concerns about political intervention in sport.

Tirana responds to twin terror bombings

Bomb blasts in the Albanian capital are being seen as an attempt to undermine the country's anti-crime agenda.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Tuesday's terror attacks have not shaken the government's commitment to fight crime. [AFP]