Tirana Times

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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Op-Ed·Premium·Western Balkans

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

2 months ago

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Headline·Main·Western Balkans

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.

2 months ago

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Albania’s Food Safety Scandal Highlights Rule of Law Deficiencies Amid EU Accession Talks

Business & Economy·Headline

A recent scandal involving 10 tons of pesticide-laden mandarins distributed across Albania has once again exposed the country’s weak enforcement of food safety regulations and broader rule-of-law challenges. As Albania progresses in

3 months ago

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UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

International·Main·News

In a rare and tightly scheduled diplomatic visit, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Tirana on Friday for a two-hour stay, marking the

3 months ago

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New Book “The Lisbon Treaty and Transatlantic Dialogue: Significance and Inefficiencies”

Books

A new book, The Lisbon Treaty and Transatlantic Dialogue: Significance and Inefficiencies, recently published by the EU Publications Office, provides a unique insight into the complex diplomatic dynamics between the European Union

3 months ago

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

International·Main·News

The Albanian PM denies claims, provides no value statements over the proposal despite EU wide condemnation Feb 16,2025 – At the Munich Security Conference, Albanian PM Edi Rama denied any claims that

3 months ago

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A legal and moral Victory against unjust detention in Albania

News

ECHR Rules in Favor of Thoma Gëllçi Tirana Times, Februar 25.The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg ruled today in favor of Thoma Gëllçi, confirming that his arrest was unlawful.

3 months ago

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After the War, After the Wall, After the West

Op-Ed

Lutfi Dervishi It is not easy to summarize three eras in one sentence: post-war, post-wall, post-west. Historian, commentator, and author Timothy Garton Ash articulated this postulate two years ago in his book

3 months ago

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THE UNITED STATES AND KOSOVA: FROM A SPECIAL TO A MORE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP

Op-Ed

Elez Biberaj Having made such huge investments in Kosova, the U.S should now help it get to the finishing line in its efforts to cement its sovereignty and achieve lasting peace with

3 months ago

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Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

International·News

Saudi Arabia has consolidated its rising position in the global affairs arena, emerging as a focal point for the ongoing talks between USA the Russia for a variety of issues including recalibrating

3 months ago

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Fostering a thirst for knowledge: the key to building the world of tomorrow

Op-Ed

H.E Alvaro Renedo Zalba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Albania It is a true pleasure to speak to you today on this rainy November morning. The dim light of today’s

3 months ago

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

International·Main

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Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

News·Region·Western Balkans

Feb 10, 2025 The Vetvendosje Party led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti has claimed victory in the round of general elections held in Kosovo on February 9. With around 90 percent of

3 months ago

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Tirana Times

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

News Analysis: A Geopolitical Shift in the Western Balkans?

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

Albania’s Food Safety Scandal Highlights Rule of Law Deficiencies Amid EU Accession Talks

UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

New Book “The Lisbon Treaty and Transatlantic Dialogue: Significance and Inefficiencies”

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

A legal and moral Victory against unjust detention in Albania

After the War, After the Wall, After the West

THE UNITED STATES AND KOSOVA: FROM A SPECIAL TO A MORE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP

Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

Fostering a thirst for knowledge: the key to building the world of tomorrow

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

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