Bujar Nishani
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| Bujar Nishani | |
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| Bujar Nishani with Michael Spindelegger | |
| 6th President of Albania | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 24 July 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Bamir Topi |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 25 April 2011 – 12 June 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Lulzim Basha |
| Succeeded by | Flamur Noka |
| In office 20 March 2007 – 17 September 2009 |
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| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Gjergj Lezhja (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Lulzim Basha |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 17 September 2009 – 25 April 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Enkelejd Alibeaj |
| Succeeded by | Eduard Halimi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1966 Durrës, Albania |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Odeta Nishani |
| Alma mater | Skanderbeg Military University University of Tirana |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | Official website |
Bujar Faik Nishani[1] (born 29 September 1966) is an Albanian politician. He became President of Albania in July 2012.
Personal life and education[change | change source]
Bujar Nishani was born in Durrës, Albania. In 1988 he finished the Military Academy "Skënderbej". In 1996 he followed his master studies in San Antonio, Texas and California. In 2004 he graduated at the Law Faculty of University of Tirana. He completed his master in European Studies.[2]
He is married to Odeta Nishani and has 2 children. Nishani suffers from a disease. His left hand and his left leg move with difficulty.[3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Përse e ka ndërruar mbiemrin kandidati për President?!, Tema Online, 2012-06-11 (in Albanian)
- ↑ Official biography
- ↑ h[ttp://www.panorama.com.al/2012/06/15/flet-mentor-petrela-si-e-zbulova-semundjen-e-presidentit-nishani-konsiderohet-i-kuruar/ Mentor Petrela: Si e zbulova sëmundjen e Nishanit, konsiderohet i kuruar], Panorama, 2012-06-15 (in Albanian)
