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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

7 mins read

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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

17 mins read

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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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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

November 25, 2024

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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

November 22, 2024

5 mins read

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

November 15, 2024

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

News

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

November 11, 2024

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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

November 8, 2024

20 mins read

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

November 5, 2024

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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

November 2, 2024

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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

November 2, 2024

12 mins read

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

Main·News

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

November 2, 2024

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

Main·News

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

October 31, 2024

6 mins read

USA and Albania toast the 248th Anniversary of US Independence Day

Features

Courtesy of New York Magazine Erjola Braha, recently celebrated by Forbes Italia, presents Robert Mondavi’s wines at the official ceremony organized in Tirana on the occasion of US Independence Day. The United

October 31, 2024

3 mins read

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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

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

USA and Albania toast the 248th Anniversary of US Independence Day

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