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Tirana Observatory Releases New Issue on EU Enlargement and European Security

The Spring 2026 edition brings together international scholars, diplomats and policy experts to examine European integration, geopolitical challenges, diplomacy and Albania’s foreign relations. TIRANA, Albania – The Albanian Institute for International Studies

November 12, 2026

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Albania’s 2027 Fiscal Package and the Risks to Investment

Executive Summary The government presents its 2027 fiscal package as a redistribution from capital and higher incomes towards basic consumption and middle-income salaries. Its principal measures—higher dividend and standard VAT rates, a

November 11, 2026

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Albania’s Former Spy Chief Faces New Corruption and Money Laundering Investigation

Prosecutors are considering organized crime charges against Vlora Hyseni as the expanding investigation raises questions about national security and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s decision to appoint her. TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s former

November 9, 2026

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Tourism boom not translating into into higher overall consumption, data shows

Business & Economy·News

TIRANA, May 11, 2024 – It’s the bright spot in Albania’s image: the country is currently seeing a boom in international tourist visits. But most foreign tourists are spending too little money

May 11, 2024

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Strengthening rule of law and democracy key to Albania’s EU bid, EU ambassador says

Main·News

TIRANA, May 9, 2024 – As Albania and the European Union marked Europe Week, the head of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Ambassador Silvio Gonzato says the fight against corruption and

May 11, 2024

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Analysis: Albania’s parliament undermines Constitutional Court in Xhaçka ruling

Features·Main·Op-Ed

Albania’s parliament, under the control of the Socialist Party, has overturned a decision made by the Constitutional Court that would see to the expulsion of MP Olta Xhaçka from parliament. Xhaçka is

May 5, 2024

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Europol’s PANDORA operation shuts down 12 phone fraud call centres

News

In the early hours of 18 April 2024, German, Albanian, Bosnian-Herzegovinian, Kosovar and Lebanese police forces raided 12 call centres identified as the source of thousands of daily scam calls. 21 persons

May 3, 2024

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IRI Director brings Albania’s interfaith experience to Baku Forum

News

Dr. Arben Ramkaj, the chairman of the Inter-Religious Cooperation Center QBNF and the Executive Director of the Albanian Institute for Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Dialogue was invited to the 6th World Forum in

May 3, 2024

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

Region

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

May 3, 2024

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The Roof Garden Commission: Petrit Halilaj, Abetare

Culture

Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj (born 1986, Kostërc,Kosova ) has been commissioned to create a site-specific installation for the Museum’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. For the artist’s first major project

May 2, 2024

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Has the United States’ foreign policy failed in the Western Balkans?

Op-Ed

Agim Nesho The establishment of Serbia’s new government and the emergence of ultra-nationalist pro-Russian figures like Vulin deal a heavy blow to Western policy and its strategy to bring Serbia closer to

May 1, 2024

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Bank of Albania moves to apply for SEPA membership

Business & Economy·News

Albanian businesses and individuals have for years complained that bank transfers — both domestic and international — are costly and slow. SEPA membership would help solve the problem. TIRANA, Apr. 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

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Tirana mayor summoned by special prosecutors in corruption probe

Main·News

TIRANA, Apr. 30, 2024 – Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj was summoned on Tuesday to the office of Albania’s Special Prosecutors for Organized Crime and Corruption (SPAK) as part of its investigation into

April 30, 2024

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

News·Region

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):

April 25, 2024

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Tirana Times

Tirana Observatory Releases New Issue on EU Enlargement and European Security

Albania’s 2027 Fiscal Package and the Risks to Investment

Albania’s Former Spy Chief Faces New Corruption and Money Laundering Investigation

Tourism boom not translating into into higher overall consumption, data shows

Strengthening rule of law and democracy key to Albania’s EU bid, EU ambassador says

Analysis: Albania’s parliament undermines Constitutional Court in Xhaçka ruling

Europol’s PANDORA operation shuts down 12 phone fraud call centres

IRI Director brings Albania’s interfaith experience to Baku Forum

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

The Roof Garden Commission: Petrit Halilaj, Abetare

Has the United States’ foreign policy failed in the Western Balkans?

Bank of Albania moves to apply for SEPA membership

Tirana mayor summoned by special prosecutors in corruption probe

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

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