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America’s Warning on Drug Cartels: Why Europe’s Silence in Albania Matters

The United States has once again issued an unusually clear and public warning about the threat posed by Albanian organized crime groups and their links to Latin American drug cartels, framing the

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Albania’s Fiscal Peace Sparks Concern

Critics warn of deepening inequality, impunity and potential money-laundering exposure. Tirana Times, January 16,2025 – Albania’s newly adopted “fiscal peace” package framed by the government as a reset of relations between businesses

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U.S. suspends Albania from immigrant visa processing

Inclusion alongside fragile states raises concerns over governance and mass emigration Tirana Times, 15 January 2026 – Washington’s decision to suspend U.S. immigrant visa processing for Albania, effective January 21 and for

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Opposition Rejects EU Commissioner’s “Free and Fair” Assessment of Elections

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By Tirana Times Staff TIRANA, Albania , November 22, (Tirana Times). Albania’s main opposition party sharply criticized European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos for describing the country’s May 11 parliamentary elections as

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Deputy PM Balluku Suspended as SPAK Probe Widens

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By Tirana Times Staff Tirana 20, November 2025.The suspension of Albania’s Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime marks one of the most consequential judicial

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Balluku Charges Test PM Rama’s Power

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TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times) November 11, 2025. The criminal charges filed against Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku over the Llogara Tunnel project have pushed Albania’s flagship justice reform into

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Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

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Tirana November 3,2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Erion Veliaj, annulling the government’s decision to dismiss him from office and invalidating President Bajram Begaj’s decree for early elections in

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SPAK Summons Deputy Prime Minister Balluku

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SPAK Summons Deputy Prime Minister Balluku A Major Test for Albania’s Anti-Corruption Drive Tirana, October 27, 2025 .The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) has officially summoned Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of

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Syria Recognizes Kosovo in Diplomatic Breakthrough Backed by Saudi Arabia

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TIRANA, October 29, 2025 In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Syria has officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the 120th country to do so. The

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh Riyadh, October 27, 2025 . Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is paying an official visit to the Kingdom

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Vlora Airport Stirs Security Fears Over Russian Links

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Albania’s Second National Airport Sparks Concerns for National Security and NATO The opening of Albania’s second international airport in Vlora, celebrated as a milestone in the country’s infrastructure modernization, has quickly become

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Albania Beats Serbia, Keeps World Cup Dream Alive

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By Tirana Times Staff | October 12, 2025 LESKOVAC . Albania stunned Serbia with a 1–0 victory on Saturday night, a result that not only strengthens its bid for a first-ever World

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Judge’s Killing in Courtroom Shakes Albania’s Justice System

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By Tirana Times Staff TIRANA, October 7, 2025 — The fatal shooting of Appeals Court Judge Astrit Kalaja inside a courtroom in Tirana on Monday has sent shockwaves across Albania, raising profound

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NY Mayor’s Visit Puts Spotlight on Rama’s Foreign Links

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By Tirana Times StaffTIRANA — October 7, 2025 The visit of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to Tirana this week at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Edi Rama has reignited

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America’s Warning on Drug Cartels: Why Europe’s Silence in Albania Matters

Albania’s Fiscal Peace Sparks Concern

U.S. suspends Albania from immigrant visa processing

Opposition Rejects EU Commissioner’s “Free and Fair” Assessment of Elections

Deputy PM Balluku Suspended as SPAK Probe Widens

Balluku Charges Test PM Rama’s Power

Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

SPAK Summons Deputy Prime Minister Balluku

Syria Recognizes Kosovo in Diplomatic Breakthrough Backed by Saudi Arabia

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Vlora Airport Stirs Security Fears Over Russian Links

Albania Beats Serbia, Keeps World Cup Dream Alive

Judge’s Killing in Courtroom Shakes Albania’s Justice System

NY Mayor’s Visit Puts Spotlight on Rama’s Foreign Links

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