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Quo Vadis, Albania?

by Dr. Elez Bebiraj Tirana Times, October 17, 2026 – Albania is facing the most serious political crisis of Edi Rama’s thirteen years in power. Protesters demanding the prime minister’s resignation have

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A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

Tirana Times, October 17, 2026 – Vera Prokopieva is a nutrition scientist from Bulgaria who has studied food from three angles: as an anthropologist, as a cook in Copenhagen kitchens, and as a researcher

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Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

Olta Xhaçka under investigation for corruption and money laundering as prosecutors examine a separate case involving the husband of former minister Ogerta Manastirliu. Tirana Times, October 16, 2026 – Albania’s Special Prosecution

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Quo Vadis, Albania?

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A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

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Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

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Anti-Government Protests in Albania: The Student Revolt and the Escalation of the Political Crisis

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Special Report, prepared by the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) Introduction: From More Than 100 Days of Protests to an Escalating Political Crisis Albania is facing a serious escalation of political

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Tirana Erupts in Chaos as Anti-Government Protests Escalate

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Student-led demonstrations turn into violent confrontations, with attacks on state institutions and luxury buildings amid allegations of systemic corruption, police brutality and a deepening political crisis. Tirana Times, October 14, 2026 –

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Student Protests Turn Violent Amid Growing Unrest in Albania

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Clashes in Tirana over education, economic hardship and political accountability come amid more than 100 days of civic demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. Tirana Times, October 13, 2026 – Student-led

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Europe Needs Proof, Not Promises

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By Enrico Letta Delivery as the defining challenge Thank you. I am genuinely pleased to be here, and I will tell you why I rearranged my agenda to make it. When I

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Saudi Arabia and the New Strategic Balance in the Middle East

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The Middle East faces a historic choice: to remain trapped in rivalries that define security through the weakening of adversaries, or to build a regional order based on sovereignty, cooperation and diplomacy.

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Jared Kushner Defends Controversial Albania Resort Project

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Trump’s son-in-law rejects allegations of preferential treatment, outlines plans for a €4 billion investment and addresses environmental concerns over the Zvërnec development. Tirana Times, October 09, 2026 – Jared Kushner, the son-in-law

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Kosovo’s New President Ends Political Deadlock, Opens a New Chapter

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The election of respected academic Justina Shiroka-Pula averts another political crisis and highlights Kosovo’s tradition of female leadership and religious coexistence, while offering new prospects for political stability and international engagement. Tirana

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Who Loses Power When the Map Changes?

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Fifteen municipalities are expected to disappear under Albania’s proposed new territorial map. While the government presents the reform as a matter of efficiency and consolidation, communities that may lose municipal status fear

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Tirana Times

Quo Vadis, Albania?

A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

Quo Vadis, Albania?

A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

Anti-Government Protests in Albania: The Student Revolt and the Escalation of the Political Crisis

Tirana Erupts in Chaos as Anti-Government Protests Escalate

Student Protests Turn Violent Amid Growing Unrest in Albania

Europe Needs Proof, Not Promises

Saudi Arabia and the New Strategic Balance in the Middle East

Jared Kushner Defends Controversial Albania Resort Project

Kosovo’s New President Ends Political Deadlock, Opens a New Chapter

Who Loses Power When the Map Changes?

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