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There is light at the end of the tunnel

Economic hardship is changing the tone and quality of political debate Tirana Times Editorial Tirana, March 29 – It wasn’t long ago that the political debate in Albania revolved around whether there
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Advancing EU bid demands more bluntness

Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, March 23 – EU representatives tried to be as positive as they could in their latest mission to Albania. It was the typical formula Albanians have now been
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Challenges ahead demand focus not pessimism

Beyond economic issues, 2012 will likely be a politically stable year in Albania, something that should be used to advance EU integration and help the country weather the global economic storm. Tirana
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Justice system in the limelight

Former deputy prime minister Ilir Meta is the highest-level official to face charges of corruption. But will the court ruling inspire trust or more cynicism? Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, Jan 12 –
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Term limits and the Albanian democracy

Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, Jan 20 – This newspaper has often pointed to the disillusionment many Albanians feel about their political class. The political deadlock that stalled Albania’s European integration for more
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Let the prosecutor general do her job

Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, Feb 02 – Anyone who has followed Albanian politics for a while knows general prosecutors have a tough job. They are always under attack from those in power
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Selling citizenship: Not a good idea

Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, Feb 9 – In a recent government meeting, Prime Minister Sali Berisha floated the idea of granting Albanian citizenship to foreigners who invest 100,000 euros or more in
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Failing to prepare

Time to overhaul natural disaster preparation programs TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Feb 16 – When a natural disaster hits, people around the world accept that some things simply can’t be controlled. The
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The trouble with burning flags

Ethnic violence in Macedonia and Serbia’s push to extend elections into Kosovo are troubling signs nationalism is on the rise again in the Balkans. TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, March 15 – In
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The importance of March 8

International Women’s Day should serve as starting point to stop the slide of women’s political participation and rights in Albania Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, March 8 – It’s International Women’s Day, March
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The blame game no longer works

Tirana Times Editorial TIRANA, Mar 1 – The mood in Brussels hasn’t been very good recently when it comes to Albania’s progress toward EU membership. Even Albania’s most ardent supporters have been
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