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The Western Balkans’ Right to Democracy Depends on the EU Enlargement

by Sokol Lleshi, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of New York Tirana Background The political systems in the Western Balkan region feature politicized public administrations, weak enforcement of rule of law

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Why Waiting Is Not Neutral: The Costs of Non-Enlargement

Debates about EU enlargement tend to focus on the risks of admitting countries before they are ready. In her recent paper, Marta Szpala broadens the debate by examining what prolonged delay means

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Beyond Diplomacy: Ambassador Elissa Golberg on the Future of Canada–Albania Ties

Tirana Times, July 21, 2026 – Relations between Albania and Canada have expanded steadily in recent years, from growing trade and new bilateral agreements to closer cooperation within NATO and the launch

2 months ago

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Curly Pelican, the Karavasta Lagoon’s landmark bird

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The Curly Pelican, also known as the Dalmatian Pelican, is one of Albania’s best-known wildlife species. What makes the local Curly Pelican special is that its nesting spot at the Karavasta Lagoon,

8 years ago

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Tujani Canyon, Tirana’s hidden gem

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This amazing canyon is located in the vicinity of Tirana, right on the gorge between Tujan and Brrari Mountain. The river that has formed this canyon for thousands of years, is called

8 years ago

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The road rarely taken

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By Sidonja Manushi “Upon entering these mountains, I asked the first highlander I met: — what are you!? – Albanian, he answered. I had asked the same question in other places,

8 years ago

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Albania beats established destinations to rate safe 2018 destination for Britons

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TIRANA, March 15 – Albania has been placed on the list of safe countries for Britons to visit for 2018 at a time when major destinations face severe to likely terror threats,

8 years ago

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Robert D. Kaplan: Europe, the US and early-stage globalization

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By Sidonja Manushi The first time Robert D. Kaplan was in Albania, the country was still isolated, deprived and unknown. Although communism was in its final throes, it had not officially fallen,

9 years ago

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Turkey turns into top destination as record 100,000 Albanians travelled in 2017

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TIRANA, March 8 – A record of more than 100,000 Albanians visited Turkey last year, making it one of the top travel destinations, especially for the summer vacations. Data published by Turkey’s

9 years ago

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Stefano Boeri Architetti’s new public schools will be open every day of the year in Tirana

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Italian architect Stefano Boeri’s firm Stefano Boeri Architetti has unveiled plans for new three public schools which aim to increase a social value and every-day use in educational institutions in Tirana, Albania

9 years ago

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Environmental experts warn forest degradation is worsening with lack of legal framework

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TIRANA, Feb. 24 – Forestry experts have expressed concerns regarding environmental reforms, while forest degradation in Albania continues in alarming rates, according to them. In many of the municipalities in charge of

9 years ago

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Medical tourism gains momentum in Albania as foreigners opt for affordable prices

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TIRANA, Feb. 18 – Albanian medical and dental tourism is gaining popularity abroad due to the country’s numerous clinics and relatively low-cost healthcare procedures, sending a number of Albanian tour providers to

9 years ago

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German environmentalists slam Albania’s new airport project in protected area

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TIRANA, Feb. 5 – Germany-based EuroNatur Foundation has slammed the Albanian government’s hurry in proceeding with an international airport project in a protected southern Albania area as incompatible with preserving the local

9 years ago

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Europe’s former cannabis capital selected as one of Albania’s future agribusiness villages

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TIRANA, Jan. 23 – Europe’s once cannabis capital, the Lazarat village in southern Albania, has been selected by the government as one of the 100 villages that will have their infrastructure upgraded

9 years ago

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Features - Page 20

The Western Balkans’ Right to Democracy Depends on the EU Enlargement

Why Waiting Is Not Neutral: The Costs of Non-Enlargement

Beyond Diplomacy: Ambassador Elissa Golberg on the Future of Canada–Albania Ties

Curly Pelican, the Karavasta Lagoon’s landmark bird

Tujani Canyon, Tirana’s hidden gem

The road rarely taken

Albania beats established destinations to rate safe 2018 destination for Britons

Robert D. Kaplan: Europe, the US and early-stage globalization

Turkey turns into top destination as record 100,000 Albanians travelled in 2017

Stefano Boeri Architetti’s new public schools will be open every day of the year in Tirana

Environmental experts warn forest degradation is worsening with lack of legal framework

Medical tourism gains momentum in Albania as foreigners opt for affordable prices

German environmentalists slam Albania’s new airport project in protected area

Europe’s former cannabis capital selected as one of Albania’s future agribusiness villages

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