Tirana Times

Op-Ed

A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time

Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. By David J. Kostelancik Lawmakers from both parties in

4 hours ago

6 mins read

News

Dirty Money in the Skyline: Albania’s Tower Boom and the Laundering of Criminal Wealth

From towers to “new pyramids”: how money from organized crime, international drug trafficking and entrenched corruption is reshaping Tirana while leaving behind empty buildings, distorted prices and a deeper threat to Albania’s

4 days ago

7 mins read

Western Balkans

Serbia Faces Mounting Scrutiny as Democratic Backsliding Deepens

Serbia could lose €1.36 billion from the EU Growth Plan over rule of law and democratic concerns, according to the European Movement in Serbia. Tirana Times, April 11, 2026 – Serbia’s path

4 days ago

3 mins read

Confronting Corruption Through Voice and Protest: The Albanian Student Example

Features·Headline·News·Op-Ed·Social Issues·Special

The Albanian Student Protests 2018–2019 – A Generation’s Call for Justice and Democratic Reform The student protests in Albania during 2018 and 2019 represent an important chapter in the country’s gradual process

10 months ago

15 mins read

Internationalization of Albanian Universities and the Challenge of Academic Integrity

Op-Ed

The Albanian government has taken an important strategic step toward the internationalization of higher education. The Council of Ministers decision of 21 May 2025, which eases entry and residence procedures for foreign

10 months ago

3 mins read

What’s driving Chinese FDI in the Western Balkans – and what should be done about it?

Business & Economy

12 June 2025 Chinese FDI in the Western Balkans has increased substantially, but won’t catch up with EU FDI any time soon. Governments must ensure that China’s investments comply with environmental and

10 months ago

10 mins read

Russian Propaganda Campaign Targets European Summit in Albania

News

By Vladimir Karaj TIRANA, Albania— A Kremlin-aligned propaganda network unleashed a flurry of disinformation targeting last month’s European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana, seeking to mock Western leaders, amplify Russian narratives,

10 months ago

6 mins read

Italy and Albania: Building a Shared Future Through Action and Partnership

Op-Ed

By Marco Alberti, Ambassador of Italy to Albania The Italian anthem was written by Goffredo Mameli, a young man who sacrificed his life for Italy’s freedom— the same desire for freedom that

10 months ago

5 mins read

Detention of Tirana Mayor Without Charges Highlights Rule-of-Law Concerns in Albania

Headline

TIRANA, Albania Tirana Times — The prolonged pre-trial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj — still held without formal charges — is raising fresh questions about Albania’s judicial practices, as critics point

10 months ago

3 mins read

Albania-Serbia Match Highlights Political Fault Lines Amid Fragile Rapprochement

Headline

Tirana Times, June 8, 2025 ,The goalless draw between Albania and Serbia on Saturday in Tirana was more than just a World Cup qualifying fixture. Played under the shadow of history, unresolved

10 months ago

5 mins read

Corruption in Albanian Higher Education: The Silent Crisis Undermining a Generation

Editorial·Features·News·Social Issues·Special

By Vilson Blloshmi In a country where education is often seen as a ticket out of poverty and a bridge toward European integration, the higher education system in Albania is quietly unraveling

10 months ago

12 mins read

Albania, Greece Signal Readiness to Restart Maritime Talks Amid Lingering Tensions

News

Albania (Tirana Times) — June 5, 2025, Albania and Greece may be poised to revive negotiations over their long-disputed maritime border, a development that could mark a turning point in relations marred

10 months ago

4 mins read

Albania’s Healthcare Plagued by High-Level Corruption and Broken Promises

News

Tirana Times, 5 June 2025 — More than a decade after promising “free healthcare” to all citizens, Albania’s Socialist government faces mounting public outrage and a credibility crisis, as a new report

10 months ago

5 mins read

Albania Legalizes Cannabis Amid Crime and State Capture Fears

Headline

Albanian police during an anti-cannabis operation. Photo: State Police. TIRANA, 4 June 2025 , (TT) — The Albanian government has approved the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes, issuing licenses

11 months ago

6 mins read

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Tirana Times

A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time

Dirty Money in the Skyline: Albania’s Tower Boom and the Laundering of Criminal Wealth

Serbia Faces Mounting Scrutiny as Democratic Backsliding Deepens

Internationalization of Albanian Universities and the Challenge of Academic Integrity

What’s driving Chinese FDI in the Western Balkans – and what should be done about it?

Russian Propaganda Campaign Targets European Summit in Albania

Italy and Albania: Building a Shared Future Through Action and Partnership

Detention of Tirana Mayor Without Charges Highlights Rule-of-Law Concerns in Albania

Albania-Serbia Match Highlights Political Fault Lines Amid Fragile Rapprochement

Albania, Greece Signal Readiness to Restart Maritime Talks Amid Lingering Tensions

Albania’s Healthcare Plagued by High-Level Corruption and Broken Promises

Albania Legalizes Cannabis Amid Crime and State Capture Fears

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