Tirana Times, May 03, 2026 – There is a limit to how long diplomacy can survive on good manners and optimistic statements. The latest round of Albania–Greece engagement, showcased at the Delphi
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
One of the main pillars of quality and sustainable higher education in Albania is considered to be academic integrity, which is closely linked to transparency, honesty, and respect for ethical standards that
Any electoral code reform should go further than current proposals and bring back full representative democracy to Albania. It has been missing since 2009, when electoral law and constitutional changes made party
Albanians and international partners must work together to improve political, economic and social conditions in Albania to speed up the country’s EU integration process. By ANDI BALLA The member states of the
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL The police action in Lazarat is a welcome move that should have happened sooner. It is a first step in the right direction for something Albania direly needs —
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL At the end of June, Albania will likely be an official candidate for European Union membership. It is a decision that the European Council, in fact, should have taken
Albanians need the EU to make this country better. But will that be enough? TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL The man in charge of enlargement in the European Union’s executive branch, Commissioner Stefan Fule,
By Albert Rakipi Almost all sessions of parliament since the June 23 elections have ended in verbal conflict, accusations, insults and charges using profane and extreme language which is quite unfortunate for
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Albania has a marijuana production and smuggling problem. It has had one for years. It’s an issue Albania must resolve in an all-inclusive process, and playing politics with it
A discussion on efforts to modernize Albanians’ views on LGBT rights. Gay rights are human rights. Any form of discrimination against members of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community anywhere are wrong.
Albania needs a boost in its bid to join the European Union, but there are benefits for EU members too. By ANDI BALLA There appears to be a concerted effort in the
The government cannot cure Albania’s labor market ills by shoving skilled workers into low-pay jobs and call centers. Having overpromised on its ability to deliver 300,000 jobs to Albanians, the Socialist-led government
The government will soon make public the name of the new Albanian ambassador to Washington. In fact, the proposed ambassador the government will introduce publicly will simply be a candidate until the