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
EU integration not only a mission in itself, it’s an investment in improving how this country works TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Oct. 13 – The EU announcement that Albania is not ready
Albania’s foreign relations need a coherent strategy unaffected by improvisation TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Oct. 20 – With recent high profile visits from Qatar and Kuwait, it is clear Albania is trying
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Oct 27–Albanians are growing frustrated and pessimistic with the county’s progress toward the European Union. Faced with political deadlock at home and a stalled EU bid, they increasingly
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL For anyone unfamiliar with the Balkans, opposition to asking census questions about residents’ ethnicity and religion might appear strange. How else are you going to know who is what
TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Nov 11–The news this week from Eurozone has been bad enough to force the EU to cut its economic growth predictions to nearly zero, warning a new recession might
If Albanian politics have any chance at becoming fully European, they need to focus on cooperation and decision-making by consensus, not personal interests TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL TIRANA, Nov. 17 – There is
Albanian parties should focus on and learn from the entire OSCE/ODIHR local elections report, not just the parts they see as favourable. The OSCE/ODIHR mission released last week its final report on
As EU steps up pressure, it is now or never for the country’s political leaders to work for Albania’s betterment and integration – rather than their own political interests. Tirana Times With
TIRANA, Nov. 8 – Turkey ranks the second major destination of Albanian exports during the first nine months of this year after Italy which has historically held the 50 share of Albanian
Leaked cables’ blunt assessment should offer incentive for Albania to deal with its well-known problems. TIRANA TIMES It often takes a good friend to be blunt when needed, giving an incentive to
Instead of solving the problem of graduates lacking the right qualifications for the job market, low quality private universities could make the situation worse Tirana Times Foreign and Albanian managers among our