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King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation under Vision 2030. Photo courtesy of: Saudi Press Agency (SPA) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Saudi Arabia Launches Innovative Business Platform for Foreign Investors

By Sidonja Manushi TIRANA, Albania – The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched International Business Concierge (IBC), a new platform designed to facilitate the entry of foreign companies into the Saudi market,

November 14, 2026

3 mins read

Headline

NATO Summit Off for 2027, Raising Questions About Albania’s Ambitions

The uncertainty over the summit exposes tensions between Prime Minister Rama’s international ambitions, Albania’s limited resources and a deepening political crisis at home. TIRANA, Albania – Albania will not host a NATO summit

November 14, 2026

5 mins read

Culture·Features

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

7 mins read

Albania and Italy seek extradition after Turkish police nab globetrotting drug kingpin

News

TIRANA, Nov. 11, 2023 – Albanian authorities have announced plans to initiate extradition proceedings to bring home one of the country’s most wanted men and an internationally notorious drug kingpin, Dritan Rexhepi,

November 11, 2023

3 mins read

Albanians continue to show overwhelming support for NATO as they worry about armed conflict in Kosovo and Russia’s meddling – AIIS survey

Main·News

National survey by the Albanian Institute for International Studies also indicates most people in Albania want better military preparedness. Support for Ukraine following Russian aggression there also continues to be strong among

November 10, 2023

3 mins read

Op/Ed: 2.3 million Palestinians from Gaza to Albania!

Op-Ed

Biting satire by LUTFI DERVISHI One of the world’s most complicated conflicts, the Arab-Israeli conflict, could be resolved by Albania. It’s not just about offering ideas, which we’ve never lacked, but it’s

November 9, 2023

6 mins read

Migration Management – a weight too Big for the EU but not for Albania

Op-Ed

How it is that such a burden comes to Albania’s poor shores will be an outstanding mystery loaded with doubt and resentment. The absurd and dystopian reality of migration detention centres are

November 7, 2023

4 mins read

Albania will host Italy’s asylum seekers, Rama and Meloni announce

Main·News

TIRANA, Nov. 6, 2023 – In a surprise move at a Monday press conference in Rome, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have announced a bilateral agreement

November 6, 2023

6 mins read

Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza (Photo: TIA/Handout)

First in Europe, Albania ranks third globally in tourism growth – UNWTO report

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Nov. 6 – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has revealed that Albania secured the third position globally in terms of tourism sector growth during the first seven months of

November 6, 2023

2 mins read

Albert Rakipi and the College of Europe: The bold idea that brought EU’s venerable institution to Albania

Features·Main·News·Special

How a think-tanker’s vision, backed by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, secured the College of Europe’s presence in Tirana. TIRANA, Oct. 26, 2023 – More than a year ago, Albert Rakipi, a

November 5, 2023

12 mins read

Analysis: Corruption probe involving former prime minister seen as litmus test for Albania’s new justice system

News·Op-Ed

TIRANA, Nov. 2, 2023 – Albania’s former prime minister, Sali Berisha, is being investigated for “passive corruption” by Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), with a specialized court ruling

November 2, 2023

4 mins read

New investigation offers proof Russians owned shell company that paid for Basha’s 2017 lobbying in Washington

News

TIRANA, Nov. 2, 2023 – A new investigation published Thursday by Finance Uncovered in cooperation with the BBC has offered proof that Russian owners were behind the company that paid for lobbying

November 2, 2023

19 mins read

Elez Biberaj announces retirement from VoA after 43 years of service

Culture

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 – Elez Biberaj, the prominent Albanian-American journalist, is retiring after an illustrious 43-year career at the Voice of America (VoA), according to a message he sent to colleagues.

November 2, 2023

3 mins read

Bank of Albania increases key interest rate, again, aiming to tackle inflation

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Nov. 2, 2023 – Albania’s central bank supervisory council has announced another hike in Bank of Albania’s key interest rate, up by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to a rate of

November 2, 2023

2 mins read

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Tirana Times

Saudi Arabia Launches Innovative Business Platform for Foreign Investors

NATO Summit Off for 2027, Raising Questions About Albania’s Ambitions

Tirana Observatory Releases New Issue on EU Enlargement and European Security

Albania and Italy seek extradition after Turkish police nab globetrotting drug kingpin

Albanians continue to show overwhelming support for NATO as they worry about armed conflict in Kosovo and Russia’s meddling – AIIS survey

Op/Ed: 2.3 million Palestinians from Gaza to Albania!

Migration Management – a weight too Big for the EU but not for Albania

Albania will host Italy’s asylum seekers, Rama and Meloni announce

First in Europe, Albania ranks third globally in tourism growth – UNWTO report

Albert Rakipi and the College of Europe: The bold idea that brought EU’s venerable institution to Albania

Analysis: Corruption probe involving former prime minister seen as litmus test for Albania’s new justice system

New investigation offers proof Russians owned shell company that paid for Basha’s 2017 lobbying in Washington

Elez Biberaj announces retirement from VoA after 43 years of service

Bank of Albania increases key interest rate, again, aiming to tackle inflation

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