Gramoz Pashko
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Gramoz Pashko was an Albania
n economist. He cofounded the Democratic Party of Albania
in 1990. Dr. Pashko served lately as the rector of the University of New York, Tirana. He was married to Mimoza Ruli.
During the early 1990s, Prof. Pashko served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy. A few months later, he quit the positions and the Democratic Party membership (which he cofounded back in 1990) to form the Democratic Alliance Party. In his career, Prof. Pashko also served as economic advisor to several left wing Prime Ministers.
helicopter crash over the Adriatic Sea
, while traveling unconsciously to Italy for immediate medical treatment. Six people died during the crash, pilots Vangjel Çondi, Demush Hebaj and Qemal Kondi and Pashkos son Ruben, who was traveling with him when the crash occurred.
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
n economist. He cofounded the Democratic Party of Albania
Democratic Party of Albania
The Democratic Party of Albania is a center-right, Conservative, political party in Albania and the leading party in the governing coalition since the 2005 parliamentary elections...
in 1990. Dr. Pashko served lately as the rector of the University of New York, Tirana. He was married to Mimoza Ruli.
During the early 1990s, Prof. Pashko served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy. A few months later, he quit the positions and the Democratic Party membership (which he cofounded back in 1990) to form the Democratic Alliance Party. In his career, Prof. Pashko also served as economic advisor to several left wing Prime Ministers.
Career
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy 1991
- Deputy Minister of Education 2001 until 2004
- Rector, New York University in Tirana 2002 until 2006
Death
Professor Pashko died on July 16, 2006 in a Bell 222Bell 222
The Bell 222 is a twin-engined light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other minor changes. A cosmetically modified version of the 222 was used as the titular aircraft in the US television series Airwolf.-Development:In the late...
helicopter crash over the Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
, while traveling unconsciously to Italy for immediate medical treatment. Six people died during the crash, pilots Vangjel Çondi, Demush Hebaj and Qemal Kondi and Pashkos son Ruben, who was traveling with him when the crash occurred.