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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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Features·Western Balkans

EU-Western Balkans Summit 2026: New Impetus for the Enlargement Debate?

By Odeta Barbullushi and Marina Vulovic Tirana Times, June 09, 2026 – A new proposal on enlargement was tabled by the French President Emmanuel Macron and the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at

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Features

The Pope, AI and the Future of Humanity

The most important political text of the 21st century comes not from politicians but from Pope Leo XIV by Milena Harito I am an atheist, but today I can do nothing but

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‘Harnex.io’ – Stirring the pot with a tech revolution…and bold ideas!

Features·Reimagining Albania·Special

The Curious Case of Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur -By Gjon Rakipi A local inspirational story comes to us from our very own, Parid Varoshi, a Tirana borne tech entrepreneur

2 years ago

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Analysis: Albania’s parliament undermines Constitutional Court in Xhaçka ruling

Features·Main·Op-Ed

Albania’s parliament, under the control of the Socialist Party, has overturned a decision made by the Constitutional Court that would see to the expulsion of MP Olta Xhaçka from parliament. Xhaçka is

2 years ago

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AIIS brings ‘A Concise History of Greece’ in Albanian, Tirana event launches book with author and Greek Embassy

Books·Culture·Features·News

TIRANA, March 25, 2024 – A launch event for the Albanian language edition of “A Concise History of Greece” has generated wide interest in the book, which brings a detailed overview of

2 years ago

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Op/Ed: Is Albania slipping into a one-party system?

Features·Op-Ed·Premium

The head of Albania’s opposition, Sali Berisha(1), Albania’s former President and a former two-term Prime Minister, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Mr. Berisha’s arrest follows a two-year period of dramatic

3 years ago

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Albert Rakipi and the College of Europe: The bold idea that brought EU’s venerable institution to Albania

Features·Main·News·Special

How a think-tanker’s vision, backed by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, secured the College of Europe’s presence in Tirana. TIRANA, Oct. 26, 2023 – More than a year ago, Albert Rakipi, a

3 years ago

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Editorial: Latest Tirana-Athens spat is bad for both Albania and Greece

Editorial·Features·Op-Ed

TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL A wave of political commentary and debate has recently erupted in Albania, especially coming from sources that are always ready to declare Greece an enemy of Albania. Unfortunately, these

3 years ago

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Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate

Culture·Features

TIRANA, Sept. 6, 2023 – Ferid Murad, the distinguished Albanian-American Nobel laureate renowned for his groundbreaking research in cardiovascular medicine, passed away on Sept. 4, 2023, at his U.S. residence. He was

3 years ago

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Michel’s 2030 EU enlargement goal welcomed, but also met with skepticism

Features·News

TIRANA, Aug. 31. 2023 – European Council President Charles Michel has set a goal for the European Union and aspirant states to be ready for enlargement by 2030. Speaking at a regional

3 years ago

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Looking to escape economic rut, Albania pins hopes on yet uncertain oil bonanza

Business & Economy·Features·Main·News

TIRANA, Aug. 30, 2023 – Faced with a GDP per capita falling far behind even the poorest EU members, lackluster foreign investments and a growing budget deficit that has to be financed

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Lini village on the shores of Lake Ohrid.

Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement

Culture·Features

TIRANA, Aug. 8, 2023 – In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, Albanian and Swiss researchers have unearthed evidence of a prehistoric settlement in southeastern Albania that predates anything previously known in Europe. The

3 years ago

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Open Letter: Balance and proportionality must return in dealing with Kosovo and Serbia

Features·Op-Ed

Several key U.S. and European lawmakers have sent an open letter requesting changes to the current international approach to the Kosovo-Serbia crisis. Tirana Times is publishing its full text below: To: Miroslav

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Features - Page 4

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

EU-Western Balkans Summit 2026: New Impetus for the Enlargement Debate?

The Pope, AI and the Future of Humanity

‘Harnex.io’ – Stirring the pot with a tech revolution…and bold ideas!

Analysis: Albania’s parliament undermines Constitutional Court in Xhaçka ruling

AIIS brings ‘A Concise History of Greece’ in Albanian, Tirana event launches book with author and Greek Embassy

Op/Ed: Is Albania slipping into a one-party system?

Albert Rakipi and the College of Europe: The bold idea that brought EU’s venerable institution to Albania

Editorial: Latest Tirana-Athens spat is bad for both Albania and Greece

Obituary: Ferid Murad, Albanian-American Nobel laureate

Michel’s 2030 EU enlargement goal welcomed, but also met with skepticism

Looking to escape economic rut, Albania pins hopes on yet uncertain oil bonanza

Ancient Albania palafit village could be Europe’s oldest settlement

Open Letter: Balance and proportionality must return in dealing with Kosovo and Serbia

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