Spain clinches second FIFA World Cup title as Europe continues its dominance on football’s biggest stage By Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief, World Media Organization Tirana Times, July 22, 2026 – Spain secured its
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.
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
Starting from April 2016, Bunk’Art is now opened permanently for anyone who would like to get to know more about the Albanian life during the 45 years of communism. Turned into a
Successful Albanian-born soprano Ermonela Jaho has won the 2016 International Opera Awards for the Opera Readers’ Award category from worldwide collected votes. “I am very excited at the moment. I thank all
Well-known Albanian writer Ismail Kadare was awarded by the President of the Republic of Albania Bujar Nishani, with the “National Flag” award at the International Conference entitled “The century of Kadare” which
By Maire Rowland Have you ever wondered how to use chopsticks? Do you know what a “nargjile” is? Ever seen a Macedonian traditional dress? The Harmony of Cultures event in the Tirana
Albanian Ministry of Culture with the support of the Region of Puglia, the Albanian Culture Center, the Gramshi Foundation in Puglia, and Besa publishing house took part for the first time in
Marubi National Museum opened its doors on Europe Day on May 9, 2016 in Shkodra. During the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Edi Rama stressed that with the inauguration of the museum was
Journalist Leonard Bakillari was awarded first prize in the EU Investigative Journalism Award 2015 for Albania contest, for his article on corruption in the judiciary system, published in reporter.al news portal. Second
Over 1700 inscriptions in ancient Greek that were found in Albanian territories have been published in France in four volumes. Part of the book entitled “Ancient Albania revealed through ancient Greek inscriptions”
By Ermira Babamusta Artist and entrepreneur Mrika Krasniqi is honored as “Woman of the Year 2016” by U.S. Congress. As an extraordinary woman Mrika Krasniqi is honored for her achievements in arts,
Aiming to raise public awareness to support equal rights the LGBT Alliance and ProLGBT with the support of Ecovolis will organize the fifth Gay (P)Ride and march and ride on Saturday, May
Anti-nuclear bunker built during Enver Hoxha’s dictatorship was recently reopened for visitors. Bunk’Art was opened for the first time in November 2015. The museum stayed opened until December 30, 2015 closing its