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“Kosovo mafia investing in real estate”

July 1st, 2009, by B92

PODGORICA - Mafia groups from Kosovo have amassed several million dollars over the years and invested it in real estate, according to the World Security Network.
This organization states that the Kosovo mafia has thus been able to take firm control over many business and political spheres.
The WSN report, excerpts of which were quoted by [...]


source: http://www.b92.net//eng/news/crimes-article.php?yyyy=2009&mm=07&dd=01&nav_id=60203
NEWS

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June 27th, 2009, by novinite.com
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Italy: Illegal animal trade worth 3 bln

June 24th, 2009, by ANSA
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An El Dorado for criminals

June 23rd, 2009, by Osservatorio Balcani
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June 19th, 2009, by Sandro Donati
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Serbia: Hitting Criminals Where It Hurts

June 18th, 2009, by Transitions Online
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