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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

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Kelmend, Albania’s northern pearl

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If you are looking to get away from your everyday city life to spend some unforgettable days amid unspoilt virgin mountain nature and want to enjoy characteristic local products, the Kelmend region

10 years ago

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Le verre volà©: Go Johnny Go

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By Jerina Zaloshnja Did we finish everything? Maybe we have left something undone? I don’t think so. – “No I don’t think so,” says Johnny’s dad. He has just returned from the

10 years ago

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National Geographic rates Valbona among top great outdoors

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TIRANA, Oct. 6 – The Valbona Valley in northern Albania has been recommended by prestigious National Geographic portal as one of the top nine great outdoors globally. The Albanian paradise, where residents

10 years ago

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Albania emerges as top 10 destination for Poles

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TIRANA, Sept. 27 – An almost unknown travel destination until the early 1990s due its prolonged isolation under communism and having mainly relied on patriotic tourism from ethnic Albanians in neighbouring Kosovo

10 years ago

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Hungarian tour operators: “Albania Surely Has Many Hidden Gems”

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By Rudina Hoxha A group of Hungarian tour operators will be visiting Albania from 5-9th October, 2016 to see the possibilities of a bilateral cooperation. On the eve of this tour, the

10 years ago

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“Le Verre Volà©”

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By Jerina Zaloshnja Where is this darn bistro? It’s the second time I have gone up and down Rue Mouffetard, checking every single shop, restaurant and brasserie sign … I asked people

10 years ago

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Enriching the Albanian history

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By Marigo Dulaku David Hosaflook has a long and rich story in Albania. Much like the history of Protestantism, Hosaflook’s contributions to Albanian culture and society are often unnoticed in the busy

10 years ago

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People with disabilities struggle to overcome barriers

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TIRANA, July 20 – Thousands of people with disabilities in Albania are facing tough life due to lack of access to appropriate infrastructure and services, even in downtown Tirana not to mention

10 years ago

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It’s time to explore the mountains

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By Lutfi Dervishi If you’d like to wear a jacket at night these days and still feel cold it’s time to go to Valbona. When you arrive in Valbona, you’ll get another

10 years ago

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‘Albania Adventure Resort’ welcomes anyone to contribute

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By Rudina Hoxha After developing a new touristic market and remaining a strong promoter of sustainable adventure tourism in Albania, many may wonder: what is next for Albania Rafting Group (ARG)? In

10 years ago

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From illegal migrant to one of Italy’s most successful software developers

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TIRANA, July 4 – Eight years ago Uljan Sharka was only a minor illegal Albanian immigrant who had reached Italy through a speedboat in search of a better life and risked

10 years ago

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Features - Page 27

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

Kelmend, Albania’s northern pearl

Le verre volà©: Go Johnny Go

National Geographic rates Valbona among top great outdoors

Albania emerges as top 10 destination for Poles

Hungarian tour operators: “Albania Surely Has Many Hidden Gems”

“Le Verre Volà©”

Enriching the Albanian history

People with disabilities struggle to overcome barriers

It’s time to explore the mountains

‘Albania Adventure Resort’ welcomes anyone to contribute

From illegal migrant to one of Italy’s most successful software developers

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