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Farewell, Pope Francis

By Jerina Zaloshnja Rakipi — Reporting from Vatican City Tirana Times, April 26, 2025 In 1967, a Catholic priest in Tirana—whose name I never managed to learn—quietly came to our home to

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Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania, March 19th— Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo have signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening defense and security cooperation, marking a significant geopolitical development in the Western Balkans.

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Albanian Government Doubles Cost of ‘Smart City’ Project Without Transparency

By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times ) The Albanian government has nearly doubled the projected cost of its “Smart City” initiative, now expected to cost $118.5 million—up from the initially planned

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Farewell, Pope Francis

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By Jerina Zaloshnja Rakipi — Reporting from Vatican City Tirana Times, April 26, 2025 In 1967, a Catholic priest in Tirana—whose name I never managed to learn—quietly came to our home to

1 hour ago

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Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

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Albanian Government Doubles Cost of ‘Smart City’ Project Without Transparency

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

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The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and

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UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

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In a rare and tightly scheduled diplomatic visit, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Tirana on Friday for a two-hour stay, marking the

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

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The Albanian PM denies claims, provides no value statements over the proposal despite EU wide condemnation Feb 16,2025 – At the Munich Security Conference, Albanian PM Edi Rama denied any claims that

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

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Analysis: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s arrest on corruption charges likely to have major political implications for ruling party

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TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The arrest on Monday of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj on corruption charges has sent shockwaves through Albania’s political landscape, with major potential implications for the ruling Socialist

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

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TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was arrested Monday afternoon by order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Judicial police officers entered

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Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

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TIRANA, Jan. 30, 2025 – The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania bid farewell to its long-serving leader, Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos, on Thursday, marking the end of a transformative era for the church

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Kushner granted ‘strategic investor’ status for Sazan development ahead of Trump’s inauguration

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TIRANA, Jan. 16, 2025 – Albania has officially approved Jared Kushner’s ambitious plans to transform the uninhabited Sazan Island into a luxury eco-resort. The Albanian government’s Strategic Investments Committee granted strategic investor

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Farewell, Pope Francis

Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

Albanian Government Doubles Cost of ‘Smart City’ Project Without Transparency

Farewell, Pope Francis

Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

Albanian Government Doubles Cost of ‘Smart City’ Project Without Transparency

Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

Analysis: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s arrest on corruption charges likely to have major political implications for ruling party

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

Kushner granted ‘strategic investor’ status for Sazan development ahead of Trump’s inauguration

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Kushner granted ‘strategic investor’ status for Sazan development ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo Sign Defense Agreement: A New Military Alliance in the Balkans?

Analysis: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s arrest on corruption charges likely to have major political implications for ruling party

Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

“Give me a Laboratory and I Will Move the World”

Albania joins SEPA, marking tangible step in economic integration with the EU

Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

Albanian Government Doubles Cost of ‘Smart City’ Project Without Transparency

Property prices on Albanian coast soar, partially driven by foreign buyers

Farewell, Pope Francis

Trump’s New Tariffs and Their Impact on Albania and the Western Balkans

Albania Turns to Filipino Workers as Emigration Crisis Drains Domestic Labor Force