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

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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

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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

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Ambassador Faisal bin Ghazi Hifzi: Saudi Arabia Cultural Week, a Bridge of Communication Between the Two Countries

Culture

On the eve of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week, which will take place in Tirana from September 16–20 at the Palace of Congresses, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

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Saudi Cultural Week to Bring a Taste of Arabia to Tirana

Culture

Tirana will soon open its doors to the sights, sounds, and flavors of Arabia. From 16 to 20 September 2025, the Palace of Congresses will transform into a vibrant stage for Saudi Cultural Week, a five-day

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“Challenges of Academic Integrity in Albanian Universities: An Interview with Migen Qiraxhi”

Features·Social Issues·Special

Interview with Migen Qiraxhi, Project Manager at Qëndresa Qytetare, July 17 In Albania, where higher education is often portrayed as a bridge to opportunity and European integration, the reality on the ground

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Tirana Mayor Indicted in Corruption Probe

Headline·News

TIRANA, Albania , Tirana Time, July 23, 2025— Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) has officially indicted Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana, on multiple corruption charges in a sweeping criminal case

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Bankers Petroleum Threatens Arbitration Amid Fraud Probe in Albania

Business & Economy·Headline

By Tirana Times | July 23, 2025 Albania’s most lucrative oilfield has become the epicenter of what could be the country’s most consequential investor-state confrontation to date, after Bankers Petroleum — its

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UAE President’s Surprise Visit to Albania Underscores Strategic Diplomacy Beyond Friendship

Headline

TIRANA, Albania — July 17, 2025 Tirana Times. In a rare and tightly scheduled diplomatic mission, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made an unannounced visit to

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Skyscrapers and Shadows: Albania’s Construction Boom Masking a Web of Crime and Corruption

Headline

TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) July 15,2025 — Just 300 meters from the office of Albania’s Prime Minister, a 40-story tower rises over Tirana’s skyline. It’s one of dozens of new high-rises reshaping

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Opposition: The Prime Minister Must Go!

Op-Ed

In a meeting held yesterday with local officials, the leader of the opposition, Edi Rama, declared that the country is facing a series of serious problems that require deep and structural reforms.

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Coalitions for Clean Universities – A Strategic Necessity for Higher Education

Editorial

One of the main pillars of quality and sustainable higher education in Albania is considered to be academic integrity, which is closely linked to transparency, honesty, and respect for ethical standards that

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Greece Inaugurates New Consulate in Korça to Boost Bilateral Ties

News

Greece Inaugurates New Consulate in Korça to Boost Bilateral Ties KORÇA, Albania ,Tirana Times July 9 , 2025 — Greece inaugurated a new building for its Consulate General in the southeastern Albanian

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Veliaj in Legal and Political Limbo: High Court Confirms Detention, Rule-of-Law in Question

Headline

Tirana Times, TIRANA July 9, 2025— Albania’s High Court on Tuesday upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, marking a decisive moment in both the judicial handling of the high-profile

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Tirana Times

Quo Vadis, Albania?

A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

Ambassador Faisal bin Ghazi Hifzi: Saudi Arabia Cultural Week, a Bridge of Communication Between the Two Countries

Saudi Cultural Week to Bring a Taste of Arabia to Tirana

Tirana Mayor Indicted in Corruption Probe

Bankers Petroleum Threatens Arbitration Amid Fraud Probe in Albania

UAE President’s Surprise Visit to Albania Underscores Strategic Diplomacy Beyond Friendship

Skyscrapers and Shadows: Albania’s Construction Boom Masking a Web of Crime and Corruption

Opposition: The Prime Minister Must Go!

Coalitions for Clean Universities – A Strategic Necessity for Higher Education

Greece Inaugurates New Consulate in Korça to Boost Bilateral Ties

Veliaj in Legal and Political Limbo: High Court Confirms Detention, Rule-of-Law in Question

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