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

1 week ago

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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

1 month ago

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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

How would Europe look today without Albania?

Op-Ed

By Lutfi Dervishi In a continent teetering on the brink of demographic catastrophe, Albania, which is often bearing more weight than its knees can handle—a burden that should have been carried by

2 years ago

5 mins read

The head of the CIA in the Balkans—closing the door to the penetration of Russian influence

Op-Ed

While primarily preoccupied with finding solutions to the crisis in the Middle East and frequently travelling to the region, CIA chief and ambassador William Burns paid a surprise and unannounced visit to

2 years ago

7 mins read

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Film “The Life of Sheep”

Culture

Director Rajkumar Hirani: Art Against Reality and Strategic Importance by Dr Arben Ramkaj In a world where tensions and conflicts are a constant reality, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stands as a

2 years ago

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GAIN Summit 2024 to explore latest global developments in AI

International

Third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit announced TIRANA, 21 August 2024 – AI leaders from around the world will be gathering for the third edition of the Global AI Summit

2 years ago

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AIIS discusses Albania-Germany relations with Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann

Features

TIRANA, Aug. 7, 2024 – Representatives of the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) participated in a meeting where Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann discussed key issues with Albanian civil society representatives

2 years ago

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Analysis: Himara by-election raises concerns over 2025 national vote, relations with Greece

Features·Op-Ed

TIRANA, Aug. 6, 2024 – Vangjel Tavo, the Socialist Party candidate, won the race for mayor of Himara in by-elections held on Sunday, defeating his rival Petraq Gjikuria of the opposition coalition

2 years ago

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Socialists take Himara mayor’s seat amid complaints of election irregularities

Main·News

TIRANA, Aug. 6, 2024 – Vangjel Tavo, the Socialist Party candidate, won the race for mayor of Himara in by-elections held on Sunday, defeating his rival Petraq Gjikuria of the opposition coalition

2 years ago

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Albania’s two largest parties reach deal on electoral reform, face criticism

News

TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – Albania’s two largest political parties — the ruling Socialist Party and the main opposition Democratic Party — have reached a deal to make significant changes to the

2 years ago

5 mins read

In surprise move, PM announces key changes to cabinet at party congress

Main·News

TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – In a surprise move at his Socialist Party congress, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes in some of the most important cabinet positions in his

2 years ago

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Doha Int’l Center for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene

News

TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – Albanian media has been covering the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games for the reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper by

2 years ago

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Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

Business & Economy·Features·Main·News

TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish Qatar Square, a significant development in the heart of

2 years ago

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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

How would Europe look today without Albania?

The head of the CIA in the Balkans—closing the door to the penetration of Russian influence

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Film “The Life of Sheep”

GAIN Summit 2024 to explore latest global developments in AI

AIIS discusses Albania-Germany relations with Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann

Analysis: Himara by-election raises concerns over 2025 national vote, relations with Greece

Socialists take Himara mayor’s seat amid complaints of election irregularities

Albania’s two largest parties reach deal on electoral reform, face criticism

In surprise move, PM announces key changes to cabinet at party congress

Doha Int’l Center for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene

Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

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