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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony.

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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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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

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TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and

7 days ago

6 mins read

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

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President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony.

1 week ago

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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

2 weeks ago

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In a depopulating Albania, why is the PM campaigning on a promise to make it easier for young people to leave?

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If Rama wants to be the prime minister who ushers Albania into the European Union, he must first be the leader who makes Albania worth staying in. It means building a country

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Albanian Institute for International Studies Invited as Institutional Partner at NATO Public Forum 2025

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TIRANA TIMES Albania April 7,— The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been invited to serve as an Institutional Partner at the 2025 NATO Public Forum, set to take place on

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Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop Following Unanimous Vote

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The Holy Synod of the Albanian Orthodox Church has elected Metropolitan Joan Pelushi of Korça as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. The 69-year-old cleric succeeds Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos,

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Albanian Court Upholds Detention of Tirana Mayor Amid Corruption Investigation

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By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania Wednesday March 12th—A special appeals court in Albania has upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, rejecting his request for a more lenient security measure.

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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European

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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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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

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Farewell, Pope Francis

Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

Farewell, Pope Francis

In a depopulating Albania, why is the PM campaigning on a promise to make it easier for young people to leave?

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Albanian Court Upholds Detention of Tirana Mayor Amid Corruption Investigation

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