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Spain Rules the World Again

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

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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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Ismail Kadare’s house reopens as a museum

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By JUXHINA MALAJ TIRANA, Jan. 13 – The Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Gjirokastra signed an agreement on the revitalization of the Ismail Kadare House on January 7, 2016. “Kadare’s

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Albanian artist finds great success in the UK

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By JUXHINA MALAJ TIRANA, Jan. 8 – Dashamir Vaqarri’s painting titled Reflecting on Venice, has been selected by the Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Lisa Lambert, as the best painting at the 2015

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Rigoletto to open new season at Opera House

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Rigoletto, an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, is making its comeback at the National Theater of Opera and Ballet to open the new season. Directed by Albania’s Nikolin Gurakuqi, the

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Dear Albania documentary reaches over 200 million viewers on PBS World Channel

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By Juxhina Malaj Hollywood actress of Albanian origin Eliza Dushku’s documentary Dear Albania, which aired on PBS and APT’s World Channel on January 4, 2016, has reached over 200 million viewers on

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Russian play to open the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet new season

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TIRANA, Jan. 05 – Russian play Three Sisters will open the new season at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana. This year the National Theatre promises to bring great

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Restoration process of UNESCO World Heritage site of Berat begins

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TIRANA, Jan. 7 – The Ministry of Culture and the National Council of Restoration approved the restoration plan of Berat Castle’s surrounding walls after a meeting which took place on December 18,

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Kadare promoted to Commander in French Legion of Honour

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TIRANA, Jan. 4 – Albania’s internationally renowned writer Ismail Kadare has been promoted to the rank of Commander in the Legion of Honour, France’s highest decoration, as a reward for outstanding merit

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Eneda Tarifa to represent Albania in 2016 Eurovison song contest

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TIRANA, Dec. 28 – Favorite Eneda Tarifa will represent Albania in the 2016 Eurovision in Sweden after winning the national competition serving as the selection for the Eurovision song contest. Tarifa, 33,

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Earliest Albanian book to be preserved at National Library

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TIRANA, Dec. 23 – President Bujar Nishani has donated a copy of the first-known book in Albanian to the National Library which marked its 95th anniversary of establishment this week. The copy

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Mercedes picks southern Albanian valley to promote new model

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TIRANA, Dec. 24 – German giant Mercedes has picked the Shushica valley in southern Albania to promote a newly launched off-road model. The giant car-maker describes Albania as one of Europe’s last-remaining

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Albanian migrant becomes Italy’s best sommelier

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TIRANA, Dec. 23- An Albanian migrant has claimed Italy’s best sommelier award, becoming the first Albanian to win such a wine steward prize in the neighboring country, the host of some 500,000

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Culture - Page 70

Spain Rules the World Again

K’cimi dancing of Tropojë – Gazmend Freitag

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

Ismail Kadare’s house reopens as a museum

Albanian artist finds great success in the UK

Rigoletto to open new season at Opera House

Dear Albania documentary reaches over 200 million viewers on PBS World Channel

Russian play to open the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet new season

Restoration process of UNESCO World Heritage site of Berat begins

Kadare promoted to Commander in French Legion of Honour

Eneda Tarifa to represent Albania in 2016 Eurovison song contest

Earliest Albanian book to be preserved at National Library

Mercedes picks southern Albanian valley to promote new model

Albanian migrant becomes Italy’s best sommelier

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