Azerbaijan’s international oil strategy

Azerbaijan’s international oil strategy

On May 23, 2024 was held the presentation of the documentary film “TRACE OF THE CENTURY” dedicated to the international oil strategy of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, in the Tirana Times Bookhouse, Europa Hall, Titana, Albania. The event was

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20 years after the EU accession, Czechia and Slovakia reflect on their common journey

20 years after the EU accession, Czechia and Slovakia reflect on their common journey

A message of peace and regional cooperation shines through in the example of these two EU member states for the rest of the countries in the WB.   Czechia and Slovakia have found themselves together and apart in various forms

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Albania marks 15th anniversary of NATO membership as Alliance takes stock of present and future challenges

Albania marks 15th anniversary of NATO membership as Alliance takes stock of present and future challenges

AIIS’ international conference gathers decision-makers and experts in Tirana to discuss regional security Two significant anniversaries set the stage for an international conference organized by the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS): the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the

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In depth: Balkan countries play Russian roulette with mosquitoes

In depth: Balkan countries play Russian roulette with mosquitoes

Headache, fever and muscle aches. A fellow citizen had the feeling that a cold was bothering his body. He was almost certain that the seasonal flu had taken over when he felt nauseous, but he expected to get over it.

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In-depth: Lack of proper controls on pesticide use in the region leads to worry

In-depth: Lack of proper controls on pesticide use in the region leads to worry

It is difficult to imagine present-day agriculture without them, but the use of chemical substances is always a risk. Pesticides are the best regulated compounds on the market, but their incorrect and frequent application can lead to unsafe food and

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History made as College of Europe set to open Tirana campus

History made as College of Europe set to open Tirana campus

If Albania needed a sign that the European Union is still serious about its enlargement in the Western Balkans, it has received it in a special way: College of Europe, a renowned institution for training future European leaders, is set

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Albania PM joins pressure on Kosovo gov’t with unconsulted proposal 

Albania PM joins pressure on Kosovo gov’t with unconsulted proposal 

TIRANA, June 8, 2023 – As Western pressure mounts on the Kosovo government to accept the creation of the Association of Serbian-majority Municipalities, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced he has sent a draft solution on the matter to

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Albania voices support for Thaci as trial starts in The Hague 

Albania voices support for Thaci as trial starts in The Hague 

TIRANA, April 3, 2023 – Albania has voiced support for Kosovo’s former president Hashim Thaci and three other ex-leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), whose trial started on  Monday in The Hague on alleged war crimes.  All of the

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In Tirana visit, Kosovo PM discusses contentious deal with Serbia

In Tirana visit, Kosovo PM discusses contentious deal with Serbia

TIRANA, March 27, 2023 – Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited Tirana over the weekend, holding discussions with Albania’s top leaders and focusing on his country’s ongoing dialogue with Serbia, which has been high on the agenda in recent months.

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Serbia and Kosovo agree to normalization implementation deal, but questions raised as Serbia refuses to sign

Serbia and Kosovo agree to normalization implementation deal, but questions raised as Serbia refuses to sign

TIRANA, March 19, 2023 – European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says an agreement has been reached on implementing an EU-backed deal on normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo.  However, Serbia’s president refused to sign the deal in writing,

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