Tirana Times

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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Chief justice denounces unprecedented disregard from Socialist-controlled parliament over key ruling

News

TIRANA, Feb. 5, 2024 – In a rare press conference, the head of Albania’s Constitutional Court, Chief Justice Holta Zacaj, has rebuked Albania’s Socialist-controlled parliament for its refusal to adhere to a

February 6, 2024

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Albania’s Constitutional Court clears controversial deal with Italy to host third-country migrants in extraterritorial camps

Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 29, 2024 – In a tight 5-4 vote, the Albanian Constitutional Court has ruled that a controversial agreement between Albania and Italy on migrants is “in line” with the country’s

January 31, 2024

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Albanian saw quality of life stagnate as rest of region improved, according to EBRD report

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Jan. 31, 2024 – A recent report by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has highlighted a stark contrast in the perception of quality of life between Albania and

January 31, 2024

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Ryanair unveils expansion plans and new routes from Tirana International Airport

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Jan. 24, 2024 – Europe’s largest airline, low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair, is doubling down in Albania with six new direct destinations to complement its existing 16 and the announcing of plans

January 24, 2024

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Francesco Becchetti owns several companies in Albania, including Agon Channel. (Photo: Archives)

Taxpayers bail out air traffic control company whose foreign accounts were seized by Belgian court to pay Becchetti

Business & Economy·News

TIRANA, Jan. 24, 2024 – The Albanian government has had to pump millions of euros to keep afloat Albcontrol, the state-owned company responsible for air navigation services in Albanian airspace, as its

January 24, 2024

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EU committee urges Albanian parliament to give opposition denied oversight rights

Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 24, 2024 – The latest meeting of the EU-Albania Association Stabilization Parliamentary Committee has convened at the European Parliament, urging the ruling majority in the Albanian parliament to give back

January 24, 2024

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Javelins for Kosovo, Black Hawks for Albania, U.S. reinforces military defense, as experts worry about the future

International·Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 22, 2024 – As tensions in Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina continue, and with worries of Russian meddling, there has been an increase of investment in the defense of staunchest U.S. allies

January 22, 2024

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Why Albania sees Kosovo as an Autonomous Province of hers

Books·Op-Ed

The article below was first published on Feb. 26, 2020 in the Tirana Observatory. Many of the issues affecting the Albania-Kosovo relationship remain the same since then, albeit new issues have risen

January 21, 2024

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Op/Ed: The Future of Europe – Assuming Responsibility with Courage

Op-Ed

By Karl von Habsburg In mid-December last year, a friend from Ukraine paid a visit to Vienna. Ihor Zhaloba, a historian from Chernivtsi, a university professor, a member of the Ukrainian Academy

January 21, 2024

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Albania’s parliament in deadlock as opposition disrupts proceedings over investigative commissions, electoral reform

Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 19, 2024 – Albania’s parliament has started the new year in deadlock with now familiar scenes of opposition MPs disrupting proceedings in protest of what they say are “anti-democratic maneuvers”

January 18, 2024

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As Ecuador violence makes global headlines, experts point to Albanian connection

Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2024 – Ecuador’s war on organized crime has made headlines across the world recently as the country’s president declared an internal state of war following armed clashes, unleashing the

January 17, 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

Chief justice denounces unprecedented disregard from Socialist-controlled parliament over key ruling

Albania’s Constitutional Court clears controversial deal with Italy to host third-country migrants in extraterritorial camps

Albanian saw quality of life stagnate as rest of region improved, according to EBRD report

Ryanair unveils expansion plans and new routes from Tirana International Airport

Taxpayers bail out air traffic control company whose foreign accounts were seized by Belgian court to pay Becchetti

EU committee urges Albanian parliament to give opposition denied oversight rights

Javelins for Kosovo, Black Hawks for Albania, U.S. reinforces military defense, as experts worry about the future

Why Albania sees Kosovo as an Autonomous Province of hers

Op/Ed: The Future of Europe – Assuming Responsibility with Courage

Albania’s parliament in deadlock as opposition disrupts proceedings over investigative commissions, electoral reform

As Ecuador violence makes global headlines, experts point to Albanian connection

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