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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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Tirana city hall spends $450,000 for publicity, says Ministry

News

TIRANA, Aug. 16 – In another scuffling gesture the Ministry of Public Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication of the Democratic-Party-led government on Wednesday made a statement accusing the Tirana city hall run by

August 18, 2006

1 min read

Two Different Agendas؅nough to Make an Indian Summer in Albanian Politics

Editorial

By Albert Rakipi Almost a year after its ascent to power, the government of Prime Minister Berisha has formulated a clear and vigorous agenda for economic development. It seems that for the

August 18, 2006

4 mins read

Kosova’s final status ritual

Op-Ed

By Janusz Bugajski The status of Kosova cannot be resolved between Prishtina and Belgrade. Unfortunately, Belgrade refuses to admit that it is not a relevant factor in Kosova’s future and as a

August 18, 2006

4 mins read

900,000 Euro tender to update a master plan of Durres Port

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 14 – The European Union said it will call a tender for an update of the existing development master plan of Albania’s largest Adriatic Port of Durres at a cost

August 18, 2006

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Albanian Telecom 8.5 Mln Euro H1 Gross Profit, Exceeds Target

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 11 – Albania’s state-run fixed-line operator Albtelecom announced a 1.04 billion leks ($10.9 million/8.5 million euro) gross profit for the first half-year, 46.3% above forecast, due to netwok expansion and

August 18, 2006

1 min read

AMBO last step meeting to be held in September in Tirana

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 16 – A last meeting to set the finishing touches to the deal among Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria and the AMBO group will be held Sept. 13 in Tirana, according to

August 18, 2006

1 min read

International tender launched on road segment of Kosovo bound highway

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 14 – The Albanian Ministry of Transport launched Monday an international tender on Milot-Rreshen road segment, part of the Durres-Kukes-Morine highway. That was an international tender also including local companies

August 18, 2006

1 min read

Government helps local authorities for legalization process

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 15 – The government added 30 million leks to the local government authorities countrywide in an effort to give a push to the legalization process that has started last month,

August 18, 2006

1 min read

Bankers Petroleum increases production, profit in Albania

Business & Economy

Tirana, Aug. 14 – According to a news statement Monday from the Bankers Petroleum Ltd., the company has achieved better results during Q2 in Albania. In a report issued Monday the BP

August 18, 2006

10 mins read

ProCredit Bank hikes deposit interest rates

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 16 – ProCredit Bank increased the interest rates for the U.S. dollar and Euro deposits in an effort to attract more persons bring their money. The bank saves money with

August 18, 2006

1 min read

Albanian C-Bank To Rule on Sale of 11.25% EBRD Stake in ProCredit Bank

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 16 – Albania’s central bank said on Wednesday it had received a request from the local unit of international banking group ProCredit on the sale of a 11.25% stake owned

August 18, 2006

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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

Tirana city hall spends $450,000 for publicity, says Ministry

Two Different Agendas؅nough to Make an Indian Summer in Albanian Politics

Kosova’s final status ritual

900,000 Euro tender to update a master plan of Durres Port

Albanian Telecom 8.5 Mln Euro H1 Gross Profit, Exceeds Target

AMBO last step meeting to be held in September in Tirana

International tender launched on road segment of Kosovo bound highway

Government helps local authorities for legalization process

Bankers Petroleum increases production, profit in Albania

ProCredit Bank hikes deposit interest rates

Albanian C-Bank To Rule on Sale of 11.25% EBRD Stake in ProCredit Bank

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