2021 in Albania

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Events in the year 2021 in Albania .

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Ongoing — COVID-19 pandemic in Albania

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The People's Socialist Republic of Albania joined the United Nations on 14 December 1955, and has participated in several UN peacekeeping operations. The current Representative of Albania in the UN is Mr. Ferit Hoxha. Albania is a non-permanent member of the 15-country UN Security Council for the two-year term (2022–2023).

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References

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  2. "Zgjedhjet parlamentare në Shqipëri do të mbahen më 25 prill 2021". trt.net.tr (in Turkish). Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  3. "UN elects five new members to serve on the Security Council". UN News. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
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