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

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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

Ivanka Trump Visit Reignites Property Dispute in Zvërnec

Business & Economy·Features

Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a

2 months ago

8 mins read

Albania and the Balkans in the Epstein Files

Headline

Tirana Times, 01 February 2026 – The release of more than three million pages of documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the United States Department of Justice has expanded the

2 months ago

4 mins read

Elbasan County Council Honors Saudi Ambassador for Humanitarian Contributions

Culture·International

Tirana Times, January 29, 2026 – This Tuesday, the Elbasan County Council has formally honored the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Albania, Faisal Ghazi Al-Hafthi, in recognition of his

3 months ago

3 mins read

How a Balkan Wind Farm Aids US National Security

Op-Ed

Energy suppliers in southeastern Europe are heavily politicized and sometimes nefarious. The US can aid democratic stability through energy engagement. By David J. Kostelancik When Congress passed the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act as

3 months ago

6 mins read

A Case of Theatrical Diplomacy

Op-Ed

Tirana Times, January 26, 2026 – Albania’s attempted entry into the Peace Board has become a revealing episode, not because of the significance of the initiative itself, but because of the way

3 months ago

6 mins read

Albania Joins the Peace Board

News

Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania has joined the Peace Board, a newly established international mechanism initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at overseeing peace agreements and post-conflict stabilization efforts,

3 months ago

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Opposition Protests as Corruption Case Deepens Political Crisis

News

The crisis deepens as the government shields Deputy PM Balluku and a criminal network emerges in AKSHI Tirana Times, January 25, 2026 – Albania’s main opposition party returned to the streets on

3 months ago

5 mins read

King Salman Center Launches Fourth Cycle of International Disability Research Prize

International

Tirana, 21.01.2026 – Research on disability has increasingly moved into the centre of international scientific and policy discussions, reflecting broader debates about inclusion, quality of life and access to public space. Against this

3 months ago

4 mins read

Brussels Freezes Albania’s Digital Funds?

Op-Ed

When the “Choo Choo” Train Never Came It begins with a scene that now feels almost surreal. In 2022, during a staged media event in Tirana, Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku enthusiastically

3 months ago

4 mins read

America’s Warning on Drug Cartels: Why Europe’s Silence in Albania Matters

Headline

The United States has once again issued an unusually clear and public warning about the threat posed by Albanian organized crime groups and their links to Latin American drug cartels, framing the

3 months ago

4 mins read

Albania’s Fiscal Peace Sparks Concern

Business & Economy·Headline

Critics warn of deepening inequality, impunity and potential money-laundering exposure. Tirana Times, January 16,2025 – Albania’s newly adopted “fiscal peace” package framed by the government as a reset of relations between businesses

3 months ago

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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

Ivanka Trump Visit Reignites Property Dispute in Zvërnec

Albania and the Balkans in the Epstein Files

Elbasan County Council Honors Saudi Ambassador for Humanitarian Contributions

How a Balkan Wind Farm Aids US National Security

A Case of Theatrical Diplomacy

Albania Joins the Peace Board

Opposition Protests as Corruption Case Deepens Political Crisis

King Salman Center Launches Fourth Cycle of International Disability Research Prize

Brussels Freezes Albania’s Digital Funds?

America’s Warning on Drug Cartels: Why Europe’s Silence in Albania Matters

Albania’s Fiscal Peace Sparks Concern

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May 11 Elections: Albania at a Democratic and European Crossroads

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The EU Court’s Verdict on Golden Passports: Implications for Albania

Beware of Stone Slogans – Ylljet Alicka’s Cautionary Tale

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Albania Opposition Protest Deepens Political Crisis