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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More Albanian immigrants come to the country for vacation

News

DURRES, Aug. 8 – Some 50,000 persons came through the Durres port in a week, mainly Albanian immigrants coming from neighboring Italy, according to local police. There were also other immigrants coming

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Human trafficking reduced after new border control system installed

News

TIRANA, Aug. 6 – A better management of the border crossing points and the installation of the TIMS control system have significantly reduced human traffikcing at the country’s borders, according to police

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Albanian-American Association celebrates 60th anniversary

Culture

TIRANA, Aug. 5 – The Albanian-American National Organization celebrated its 60th anniversary over the weekend with a series of activities throughout Albania. There were many members, some 500 of them, who had

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Berisha hails Italy for reducing time of permanent stay for immigrants

News

TIRANA, Aug. 5 – Albanian government of Prime Minister Sali Berisha welcomed and hailed a decision of the Italian government to reduce the time of permanent stay in that country for immigrants

August 11, 2006

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German and Swiss ambassadors urge investment in Pogradec

News

POGRADEC, Aug. 4 – German ambassador Hans Peter Annen and Swiss ambassador Erich Pircher pledged their commitment to add investment from their countries into town of Pogradec and Korca as well. During

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Albanian abolishes visas for Macedonian citizens

News

TIRANA, Albania נThe government endorsed a decision Wednesday (9 August) abolishing visa requirements for citizens of neighbouring Macedonia. They will, however, still have to pay an entry fee. The move will take

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Moratorium on Moratorium

News

TIRANA, Aug. 9 – The Albanian Government decided the exclusion of the government and the president from the moratorium of prohibiting the use of speedboats during the next three years. Certain categories

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Agreement with the Islamic Bank for Development

News

The government approved an agreement with the Islamic Bank for Development on a 6 million Islamic dinars credit for the rehabilitation of the Buna bridge in Shkodra.

August 11, 2006

1 min read

A new National Agency for Natural Resources

News

The executive created the National Agency for Natural Resources that will take care of the monitoring of minerals, hydrocarbons and hydro energy resources. It will consult, suggest and collaborate with the proper

August 11, 2006

1 min read

Al Pacino and the Albanian Diaspora: Does “the Space between a Handshake” Suffice?

Diaspora·Editorial

About five hundred Albanian-Americans visited Albania last week in a symbolic attempt to strengthen their ties with “the old country.” The large group visited different regions of the country and had the

August 11, 2006

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American company chosen to build Rreshen-Kalimash road segment

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Aug. 4 – An international commission chose the U.S. company Bechtel to build the Rreshen-Kalimash road segment, part of the Durres-Kukes-Morine highway. Bechtel offered the best offer out of four contenders.

August 11, 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

More Albanian immigrants come to the country for vacation

Human trafficking reduced after new border control system installed

Albanian-American Association celebrates 60th anniversary

Berisha hails Italy for reducing time of permanent stay for immigrants

German and Swiss ambassadors urge investment in Pogradec

Albanian abolishes visas for Macedonian citizens

Moratorium on Moratorium

Agreement with the Islamic Bank for Development

A new National Agency for Natural Resources

Al Pacino and the Albanian Diaspora: Does “the Space between a Handshake” Suffice?

American company chosen to build Rreshen-Kalimash road segment

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