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

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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

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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

5 months ago

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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

5 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

5 months ago

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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

5 months ago

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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

5 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

5 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

5 months ago

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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

5 months ago

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Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

Headline

Tirana November 3,2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, annulling the government’s decision to dismiss him from office and invalidating President Bajram Begaj’s decree for early elections in

5 months ago

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Fatos Nano, Albania’s Reformist Prime Minister, Dies at 73

News

Tirana, October 31, 2025 Former Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano, the reformist leader who transformed the country’s Communist Party into a modern European-style Socialist Party and who steered Albania through several of

5 months ago

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Commemorating the Restoration of China’s Legitimate Seat at the United Nations, Preserving and Advancing the Traditional China–Albania Friendship

Op-Ed

— Article by the Chinese Ambassador to Albania, Pang Chunxue On 25 October 1971, at the 26th Session of the UN General Assembly, Resolution 2758 was adopted by an overwhelming majority, restoring

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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

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

Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

Fatos Nano, Albania’s Reformist Prime Minister, Dies at 73

Commemorating the Restoration of China’s Legitimate Seat at the United Nations, Preserving and Advancing the Traditional China–Albania Friendship

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