Tirana Times

Op-Ed

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

1 day ago

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Op-Ed

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

2 days ago

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News

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

2 days ago

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The Limits of Spectacle Diplomacy in the UK–Albania Migration Row

Op-Ed

The clash between Edi Rama and Shabana Mahmood over the fate of 700 Albanian families in the UK exposes a deeper truth about modern diplomacy: visibility is not the same as influence.

11 months ago

3 mins read

Albania: Between Reform Dynamics and Democratic Fragility

Op-Ed

Elez Biberaj Thirty-five years after Albania’s emergence from one of Europe’s most repressive communist regimes, the country’s democratic trajectory remains emblematic of post-authoritarian transformation, reflecting the promise of political renewal while exposing

11 months ago

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Deputy PM Balluku Suspended as SPAK Probe Widens

Headline

By Tirana Times Staff Tirana 20, November 2025.The suspension of Albania’s Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime marks one of the most consequential judicial

11 months ago

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Saudi Crown Prince’s Washington Visit Signals a New Middle East Order

Op-Ed

By Dr. Arben Ramkaj The recent visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington may emerge as one of the defining diplomatic moments of this decade. Nothing about this

11 months ago

5 mins read

Multigenderism’s Curious Impact

Op-Ed

1. The Last Cycle of Extremist Ideologies in the Old Continent – Council of Europe In 2011, the Council of Europe adopted the final version of the Convention on Preventing and

11 months ago

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Balluku Charges Test PM Rama’s Power

Headline

TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) November 11, 2025. The criminal charges filed against Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku over the Llogara Tunnel project have pushed Albania’s flagship justice reform into

11 months ago

5 mins read

When grades have a price tag: Corruptions influence over Albania’s higher education

Editorial·Features·Social Issues

The exam season is one of the most stressful times for students. The libraries and study halls are filled with crowds of students who wish to pass the following exam. However, between

11 months ago

5 mins read

Albania Boosts Defense Spending to Align with NATO Goals

News

By Tirana Times November 5, 2025 Albania’s draft budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense modernization and strategic alignment with NATO objectives. The government has announced a €100

12 months ago

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Rama: Albania Has No Fear of Russia

News

Tirana Times | November 5, 2025 Berlin/Tirana – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed growing Western fears of a possible Russian expansion of aggression in Europe, declaring that Moscow would “not

12 months ago

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PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

Op-Ed·Western Balkans

The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a

12 months ago

7 mins read

Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

Op-Ed

By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of

12 months ago

5 mins read

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Tirana Times

Quo Vadis, Albania?

A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

The Limits of Spectacle Diplomacy in the UK–Albania Migration Row

Albania: Between Reform Dynamics and Democratic Fragility

Deputy PM Balluku Suspended as SPAK Probe Widens

Saudi Crown Prince’s Washington Visit Signals a New Middle East Order

Multigenderism’s Curious Impact

Balluku Charges Test PM Rama’s Power

Albania Boosts Defense Spending to Align with NATO Goals

Rama: Albania Has No Fear of Russia

PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

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