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 TIRANA, Nov. 1 – As U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ends her tour in the Balkans, which in addition to Albania included visits to Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and
Visa reintroduction is the worst possible solution to the Balkan asylum problem. It’s bad the for the region and bad for the European Union. Plus, it deals only with the symptom –
This latest European crisis is a different beast, and it should be treated as such. TIRANA, Nov. 15 – Despite words of praise by the government about the state of the Albanian
Celebrations for the 100 years of independence are an occasion for Albanians to unite, and the trend of divisive politics at a time of national celebration must end. TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL This
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Tirana, Nov. 29 – Immediately after Albania’s declaration of independence, the country faced massive challenges – its very survival was at stake. A century later, after throwing one of
Prime minister’s nationalist rhetoric as a campaign tactic is the wrong approach in protecting Albanian interests. TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Tirana, Dec. 6 – Prime Minister Sali Berisha has made a sharp turn
Critical approach needed to preparing the country for EU membership. This is a process that must happen here, not in Brussels. TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Albania has missed the third chance in a
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL With the official 2011 census results now out, a predictable controversy has boiled over, as many parts of Albanian society see its findings with mistrust. The problem is not
Twenty-thirteen marks a crossroads in Albanian history. Will the country go toward a fully-fledged capitalist liberal democracy, or will it head down the darker path of post-communist authoritarianism? TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL As
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Oct. 5 – The fact that Albania and Greece are speaking to each other again at a very high level and making a comitment to do so more
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Sep. 27 – Over the past week, Albanians received some anticlimactic good news. It appears the European Union is inclined to make Albania an official candidate for EU