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 Few Albanians can forget the massive explosion three years ago in the village of Gerdec that killed 24 people, including children. The men on trial for the actions that led
After the proposed sale of hydro-electric power plants, perhaps it is time to have a national debate on how far to take privatization. By Andi Balla In perfect free market conditions, privatization
Now 20 years old, post-communist Albanian democracy needs to grow up beyond its teenage years of conflict, boycott and misuse of power. Tirana Times Post-communist Albanian democracy has now reached the two-decade
Carla del Ponte has written a book. This book published in 2008 was promoted last week in Council of Europe by Dick Marty, a former collaborator of Carla Del Ponte By JERINA
With no one left to blame at home, the international community might be next. Tirana Times Stefan Fule, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, told European institutions last week Albania is
With local elections only two months away, deadlock’s risks increase Tirana Times Albania is now just two months before the scheduled local elections, and the country remains stuck in the same political
Tirana Times The banking system is a cornerstone of a capitalist society. So is competition. So when a series of complaints by customers over high service and product fees banks charge customers
Sitting in an earthquake-prone area, Albania needs to better prepare for large earthquakes Tirana Times Thankfully there haven’t been any major earthquakes in Albania to result in deaths and destruction since 1979,
With lack of preparation and engagement, legitimacy of local elections is in jeopardy before they even start. By Andi Balla It’s safe to say there hasn’t been a lot of constructive politics
But do the international community representatives in Albania speak with one voice? TIRANA TIMES As Albania’s political deadlock drags on, the European Union has been one of the most important and active
Kosovo’s institutions and politicians show maturity in choosing the next head of state. By ANDI BALLA Kosovo is a new state still trying to fully establish its institutions, yet the unfolding of