Tirana Times

This Auditorium Comes With a Price Tag -Corruption in Albania’s Public Universities

Corruption remains one of Albania’s most stubborn obstacles toward development and its dream for European integration. Although the country marked its biggest historical leap in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for the

2 weeks ago

9 mins read

Culture·News·Social Issues

Pushing Against Inertia: How Harnex Is Testing the Balkans’ Appetite for Innovation

Tirana loves a good spectacle. Walk through the capital today and you are greeted by sleek new glass towers, vibrant urban spaces, and a relentless political chorus proclaiming Albania as the next

2 months ago

4 mins read

News

Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Action: Between Deterrence, Diplomacy, and Regional Responsibility

The latest Saudi action in Yemen should be understood not as escalation for its own sake, but as part of a broader strategic approach that combines deterrence with diplomacy, aimed at safeguarding

6 months ago

7 mins read

A recap of culture in Albania during 2018

Culture

Debates, confrontations and conflicts stirred the arts and culture sphere in Albania. Some issues are still left inconclusive, beginning with the National Theatre activities calendar, whether the National Library will move buildings,

7 years ago

11 mins read

77 year-old man takes care of old Berat church

Culture

Jani Pjetri is a 77 year-old man from Berat, who though retired, is independently working as the caretaker of the St. Mary Church in the village Sinje of Berat. Pjetri returned from

7 years ago

5 mins read

Evidence shows gov’t institutions helped DH Albania win Great Ring project tender

News·Premium

TIRANA, Jan. 9 – New evidence made public on Wednesday show the company DH Albania – which won the government tender to build one lot of the Great Ring road currently under

7 years ago

4 mins read

Dardha village, Albania’s sole ski resort destination

Features

TIRANA, Jan. 10 – With much of Albania covered in snow during the first days of this cold January, southeastern Albania is the sole and perfect destination that ski lovers can enjoy

7 years ago

4 mins read

Editorial: A foreign minister that cannot be the face and the voice of Albania in the world

Editorial·Op-Ed·Premium

TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL The newly appointed Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, the 28 years old boy from Kosovo who has three Bachelor degrees and two masters, cannot represent Albania

8 years ago

5 mins read

Inflation rate misses target by 1% for second year in row

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Jan. 10 – Albania’s average inflation rate remained unchanged at 2 percent in 2018, missing Albania’s central bank 3 percent target by 1 percent for the second year in low, hinting

8 years ago

2 mins read

Experts urge reforms to make growth sustainable

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Jan. 10 – At a time when the Albanian economy is growing amid growing pessimism by businesses and households and thanks to weather-related conditions and a hike in international commodity prices,

8 years ago

4 mins read

Albanian President rejects new foreign minister

News·Premium

TIRANA, Jan. 10 – Albania’s President, Ilir Meta, rejected on Wednesday evening Prime Minister Edi Rama’s proposal to appoint 28-year-old, Kosovo national Gent Cakaj as the new foreign minister, creating a new

8 years ago

3 mins read

Albanian lute heritage dates since 14th century

Culture

By Sonja Methoxha A debate recently stirred Albanian people’s sentiments over the heredity of the musical instrument lahuta (lute). This came after Serbia managed to successfully submit to UNESCO its candidature of

8 years ago

5 mins read

Albanians in Italy send home €120 mln annually in remittances

Business & Economy

TIRANA, Jan. 9 – Albanian migrants living and working in Italy send home more than €120 million annually in remittances, making Italy, home to some 500,000 resident Albanians, a key contributor to

8 years ago

2 mins read

Corrupt district judge’s arrest highlights need for all-inclusive justice reform

News·Premium

TIRANA, Jan. 9 – Albanian investigative TV show Stop published a video on Tuesday showing Fier judge Roland Hysi receiving monetary bribes and asking for sexual favors from a divorced woman in

8 years ago

3 mins read

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Tirana Times

This Auditorium Comes With a Price Tag -Corruption in Albania’s Public Universities

Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Action: Between Deterrence, Diplomacy, and Regional Responsibility

A recap of culture in Albania during 2018

77 year-old man takes care of old Berat church

Evidence shows gov’t institutions helped DH Albania win Great Ring project tender

Dardha village, Albania’s sole ski resort destination

Editorial: A foreign minister that cannot be the face and the voice of Albania in the world

Inflation rate misses target by 1% for second year in row

Experts urge reforms to make growth sustainable

Albanian President rejects new foreign minister

Albanian lute heritage dates since 14th century

Albanians in Italy send home €120 mln annually in remittances

Corrupt district judge’s arrest highlights need for all-inclusive justice reform

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