Leftist majority ahead in Albania's local elections
Critiques in Osce relation
22 June, 17:14With a turnout of about 48 percent, the vote was considered a key step toward convincing the European Union to launch membership negotiations with Albania, which was granted candidate status last year.
Osce international monitors in the afternoon presented a relation with many critiques, though freedom of electors choice and a quiet electoral campaign. Only minor scuffles or alleged manipulation attempts were reported during the voting, which in the past has been marred by problems. (ANSA-AP).