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K’cimi dancing of Tropojë – Gazmend Freitag

by Monika Grill Tirana Times, July 11, 2026 – “K’cimi i Tropoja” – the dance that endured over centuries and kept the Albanian identity alive, has been officially declared part of the

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From left to right: AIIS Director Alba Cela, Ambassador Manuel Montobbio, Spanish Ambassador Gabriel Cremades.

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In Search of Albania’s Soul: Manuel Montobbio Returns to Tirana Through Literature

Tirana Times, July 02, 2026. The Albanian Institute for International Studies and Tirana Times book house hosted a special literary evening in Tirana with Ambassador Manuel Montobbio, diplomat, writer, poet and academic, offering a rare encounter

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This Auditorium Comes With a Price Tag -Corruption in Albania’s Public Universities

Corruption remains one of Albania’s most stubborn obstacles toward development and its dream for European integration. Although the country marked its biggest historical leap in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for the

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Roman tales: RUN, BABY, RUN

Culture

By Jerina Zaloshnja Will you come running with “Camminata Tonificante” group, through Rome, this Tuesday? – Sabrina asked me. Sure, – I said, knowing that if I didn’t go with her, my

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Heir to Albanian throne, wife announce they are divorcing

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TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2024 – Crown Prince Leka, grandson of the late King Zog of Albania, and his wife, actress Elia Zaharia, have announced in separate statements that they have started divorce

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Elez Biberaj announces retirement from VoA after 43 years of service

Culture

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 – Elez Biberaj, the prominent Albanian-American journalist, is retiring after an illustrious 43-year career at the Voice of America (VoA), according to a message he sent to colleagues.

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A phone call not every writer wants

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By Kristoffer Leandoer Every year he waits in vain by the phone on this very day, and a whole nation waits with him. Every year the Albanian people are equally surprised that Ismail

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‘Peaceful Sky Ukraine’ to open at GALERIAKALO

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Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate

Culture·Features

TIRANA, Sept. 6, 2023 – Ferid Murad, the distinguished Albanian-American Nobel laureate renowned for his groundbreaking research in cardiovascular medicine, passed away on Sept. 4, 2023, at his U.S. residence. He was

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Young doctors confront challenges in the frontlines of Albania’s aging rural areas

Culture

GJIROKASTER, Albania, Aug. 9, 2023 — Nestled amidst the rugged mountainous landscapes of Albania, providing efficient healthcare services to remote rural areas has emerged as a formidable challenge due to demographic shifts

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Lini village on the shores of Lake Ohrid.

Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement

Culture·Features

TIRANA, Aug. 8, 2023 – In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, Albanian and Swiss researchers have unearthed evidence of a prehistoric settlement in southeastern Albania that predates anything previously known in Europe. The

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Përparim Kalo talks poetry at event marking publication of ‘Eja’

Culture

The Tirana Times Library has hosted an event to mark the publication of a new book, “Eja”, with poetry from around the world translated by Përparim Kalo into Albanian. Mr. Kalo, one

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Kadare’s ‘Chronicle in Stone’ published in Polish through Marek Jeziorski translation

Books·Culture·Features

TIRANA, May 16, 2023 – One of the most famous novels of renowned Albanian author Ismail Kadare is now available to Polish readers through the translation of Marek Jeziorski, Poland’s former ambassador

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Society for Albanian Studies calls for nominations for the annual Stavro Skendi Book Prize

Books·Culture

TIRANA, April 12, 2023 – Nominations are being sought for the Stavro Skendi Book Prize for Achievement in Albanian Studies, the organization that governs the award said in a statement. Awarded by

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Culture - Page 5

K’cimi dancing of Tropojë – Gazmend Freitag

In Search of Albania’s Soul: Manuel Montobbio Returns to Tirana Through Literature

This Auditorium Comes With a Price Tag -Corruption in Albania’s Public Universities

Roman tales: RUN, BABY, RUN

Heir to Albanian throne, wife announce they are divorcing

Elez Biberaj announces retirement from VoA after 43 years of service

A phone call not every writer wants

‘Peaceful Sky Ukraine’ to open at GALERIAKALO

Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate

Young doctors confront challenges in the frontlines of Albania’s aging rural areas

Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement

Përparim Kalo talks poetry at event marking publication of ‘Eja’

Kadare’s ‘Chronicle in Stone’ published in Polish through Marek Jeziorski translation

Society for Albanian Studies calls for nominations for the annual Stavro Skendi Book Prize

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