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
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL It is quite unfortunate that at the time when Albania marks the fifth anniversary of becoming a NATO member, the military, which had long been an institution that saw
Having to take an IMF deal is an indication Albania’s economy is in trouble, but at a mere 331 million euros, the deal is not significant enough to either tout as a
To successfully compete with its Adriatic-Ionian neighbors for tourist euros from sun-starved northern Europe, Albania must improve the quality of services it provides before its plans for a southern international airport take
When institutions disagree over diplomatic nominations, the public arena is not always the best place to push a political agenda, particularly when it concerns the military Albania’s Presidency, the Ministry of Defense,
Despite economic recovery elsewhere, Albania still faces tough times ahead, but the government should think twice before moving too fast in increasing the retirement age and taxes TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL In the
A tiny percentage of Albania’s Muslims are being indoctrinated with the type of religious ideology that is entirely alien to this country and that is inherently un-Albanian. Authorities and the Albanian Muslim
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Albania hopes to get the EU candidate for membership status in three months time, a decision that according to the country’s supporters has already been delayed unfairly. There are
Tolerating corruption and rule breakers has become a part of Albanian culture. But there are now signs a new generation of Albanians will no longer put up with it. TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL
Eight months ago, Albanian voters spoke clearly: They wanted change – not only in who gets to run the country but also in the way the political class behaves. Today, as the
Albania should ditch its ‘Balkan’ label By ANDI BALLA As regular readers might have noticed, this newspaper has been using the word “Balkans” in reference to Albania less and less. We prefer
Political meddling in historical facts and honors needs to end, with all changes in street names and monuments done only after a long public consultation period and with advice from independent historians,