1999 in Albania
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The following lists events that happened during 1999 in Republic of Albania.
Incumbents
- President: Rexhep Meidani
- Prime Minister: Pandeli Majko (until 29 October), Ilir Meta (starting from 29 October)
Events
March
- 24 March - Nato air strikes against Yugoslav military targets. In Kosovo thousands flee attacks by Serb forces. Mass refugee exodus into Albania.[1]
October
- Majko resigns as prime minister in October 1999, after losing Socialist Party leadership vote. 30-year-old Ilir Meta becomes Europe's youngest prime minister.[1]