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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Korça Revives Historic Ties with France Through Culture and Vision

Headline

By Tirana Times As the cobblestone streets of Korça echo with French music, scent of Alpine cuisine, and the laughter of children discovering animated French classics, the southeastern Albanian city reaffirms a

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Albania’s Demographic Time Bomb: A Silent National Emergency

Op-Ed

By Lutfi Dervishi For decades, the most pressing keywords in Albania’s political lexicon were democracy, corruption, and justice. Today, however, the most dangerous threat to the country’s future may lie elsewhere—hidden in

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The Israel – Iran conflict in our perspective

Op-Ed

by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion

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Confronting Corruption Through Voice and Protest: The Albanian Student Example

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

by Nora Ahmeti 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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

1 year ago

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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

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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

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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

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Tirana Times

Quo Vadis, Albania?

A Bulgarian young anthropologist, cook, and researcher

Former Albanian Ministers Face New Anti-Corruption Scrutiny

Korça Revives Historic Ties with France Through Culture and Vision

Albania’s Demographic Time Bomb: A Silent National Emergency

The Israel – Iran conflict in our perspective

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

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