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United Arab Emirates ‘s Expanding Influence in Albania – Financial and Political Concerns

By Tirana Times TIRANA, March 20th (Tirana Times ) The Albanian government has nearly doubled the projected cost of its “Smart City” initiative, now expected to cost $118.5 million—up from the initially

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News Analysis: A Geopolitical Shift in the Western Balkans?

Trilateral Defense Pact Between Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Redefines Regional Security Architecture? A new security alignment is taking shape in Southeastern Europe, as three nations deepen military cooperation—sparking regional tensions and redefining

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Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania, March 19th— Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo have signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening defense and security cooperation, marking a significant geopolitical development in the Western Balkans.

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United Arab Emirates ‘s Expanding Influence in Albania – Financial and Political Concerns

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Albanian Government Doubles Cost of ‘Smart City’ Project Without Transparency

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By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times ) The Albanian government has nearly doubled the projected cost of its “Smart City” initiative, now expected to cost $118.5 million—up from the initially planned

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Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop Following Unanimous Vote

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The Holy Synod of the Albanian Orthodox Church has elected Metropolitan Joan Pelushi of Korça as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. The 69-year-old cleric succeeds Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos,

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Albanian Court Upholds Detention of Tirana Mayor Amid Corruption Investigation

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By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania Wednesday March 12th—A special appeals court in Albania has upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, rejecting his request for a more lenient security measure.

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EU’s Democratic Blind Spot in the Balkans

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By Genc Pollo The European Union’s stance on democracy in the Balkans is increasingly difficult to defend. The recent visit of EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos to Albania is a glaring example

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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European

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Ollga Plumbi – The Woman from the Future

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By Valentina Leskaj Ollga, the woman with deep black eyes, who appears so elegant in an old photograph wearing a hat, often comes to my mind whenever we discuss the Women’s

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Promoting women’s leadership and participation in the next political elections is key for Albania

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By: Fiona McCluney, UN Resident Coordinator Michele Ribotta, Chair of UN Gender Group Tirana, 8 March 2025 The general elections of May 11, 2025,are an important opportunity to

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

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The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and

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