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Updated 99-10-07
Information on the situation for homosexuals in Albania:

Legal

 
In January 1995, Albania approved a new Penal Code, fully decriminalizing consensual relations between men. Until then, the penalty for same-sex consensual homosexual relations (= sex between men) was up to ten years imprisonment.
 
This result was mostly thanks to the gay association Shoqata Gay Albania (SGA), which began operating in 1994. Founded by Genc Xhelaj, the organization then operated illegally and under great danger. But enduring several arrests and harassment from the police, they continued their lobbying effort both nationally and internationally.
 
With the current civil war situation in Albania, it is very difficult to say how the current situation is for homosexuals. Travellers are of course recommended they show utmost caution.
Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Albania 16 (14?) 16 16
I have found contradictory information on the age of consent for heterosexual relations.

Further information on the situation in Albania can be found at:

QRD on Albania

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Statistics: 

Republic, Europe 
Area: 28,748 km² 
Population: 3.36 mill. 
Capital: Tirana 
Currency: lek
Independence Day: Nov. 28
ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.al
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