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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

1 month ago

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Adriatik Llapaj, who has spent the past two weeks staging a solitary protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office demanding the government’s resignation, is pictured with supporters on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, alongside other protesters as his demonstration against the prime minister continues into the new year.

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Albania 2026: Power Under Investigation

As Albania enters 2026, the country stands at a political and institutional crossroads shaped decisively by the shocks of 2025. What initially appeared to be a year of electoral routine and managed

1 month ago

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Deputy PM Balluku Arrest Bid Shakes Albania’s Rule of Law

Will Parliament Lift the Deputy Prime Minister’s Immunity? Tirana Times, December 28 th , 2025. Albania has entered one of the most serious institutional confrontations since the launch of its justice reform,

2 months ago

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Privatization of Butrint: How Albania is Selling Off Its Archaeological Heritage

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Butrint is one of the most prestigious archaeological sites in Albania. However, the government has decided to entrust its management to a private foundation, at the risk of jeopardizing its classification on

1 year ago

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THE HISTORY OF AN ART GALLERY

Culture

ON THE OCCASION OF 10th ANNIVERSARY OF GALERIAKALO With the exhibition titled PROMENADE organized last week, FONDACIONI KALO ART and GALERIAKALO celebrated their 10th anniversary. A selected number of artworks by

1 year ago

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Albania joins SEPA, marking tangible step in economic integration with the EU

Business & Economy·Main

TIRANA, Nov. 22, 2024 – Albania’s application to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has been approved, and the country will join on Jan. 1, 2025, alongside Montenegro, the central bank

1 year ago

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The Re-election of Donald Trump and its Implications

Op-Ed·Politics

By Bernd J. Fischer Professor Emeritus ,Indiana University On November 6th the world woke to what was, for many, an unexpected event, the re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United

1 year ago

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Q&A: Trump will not sap the strength of US democratic institutions

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Ilir Ikonomi, author, journalist, AIIS Associate In your opinion what were the factors that prompted Trump’s election victory? Donald Trump had a strong, dedicated, and enthusiastic base of support throughout the election

1 year ago

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Kosovo is not fashionable!

Op-Ed

By Sylë Ukshini The greatest ambassador of the Albanian nation in the world, of all time, has been and will remain, without any doubt, our world-renowned writer, Ismail Kadare. In an article

1 year ago

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Baku hosting Global Summit of Religious Leaders within the framework of COP29

International

Baku, Azerbaijan – On November 5-6, 2024, the city of Baku is hosting the Global Summit of Religious Leaders within the framework of COP29, a highly significant event that brings together religious

1 year ago

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The UNED Campus in Gjirokaster a gateway to global academic excellence and a bridge to Europe

Op-Ed

By Ricardo Mairal Uson It is an immense honor and privilege for me to stand before you today, on this momentous occasion—the inauguration of the UNED Center in the historic and culturally

1 year ago

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UNED Campus in Gjirokastra: A European Hub in the Western Balkans

Op-Ed

By Jerina Zaloshnja It is a beautiful, joyous day in Gjirokastra. October 30, 2024. The sun shines brightly in the warm, clear blue air. From the loudspeakers at the campus of

1 year ago

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The waste came to Albania via ships, claims in Italian media say. (Photo for illustration purposes only)

Albania struggles with hazardous waste scandal as ship awaits clearance off Durres coast

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DURRES, Oct. 31, 2024 – A cargo ship laden with over 100 containers of suspected hazardous waste, which arrived in Albania from Singapore, remains anchored off the coast of Durres for the

1 year ago

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Arrest of former President Ilir Meta on corruption allegations sends second key opposition leader into detention

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TIRANA, Oct. 21, 2024 – The arrest on Monday of former President Ilir Meta, who now heads the opposition Freedom Party, on orders of the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime

1 year ago

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Tirana Times

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

Albania 2026: Power Under Investigation

Deputy PM Balluku Arrest Bid Shakes Albania’s Rule of Law

Privatization of Butrint: How Albania is Selling Off Its Archaeological Heritage

THE HISTORY OF AN ART GALLERY

Albania joins SEPA, marking tangible step in economic integration with the EU

The Re-election of Donald Trump and its Implications

Q&A: Trump will not sap the strength of US democratic institutions

Kosovo is not fashionable!

Baku hosting Global Summit of Religious Leaders within the framework of COP29

The UNED Campus in Gjirokaster a gateway to global academic excellence and a bridge to Europe

UNED Campus in Gjirokastra: A European Hub in the Western Balkans

Albania struggles with hazardous waste scandal as ship awaits clearance off Durres coast

Arrest of former President Ilir Meta on corruption allegations sends second key opposition leader into detention

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