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Mecca Defense Pact Signals Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Shape a New Security Order

The agreement with Turkey and nuclear-armed Pakistan strengthens Riyadh’s position as a central architect of regional security, while reflecting a broader shift toward a more multipolar international system. Tirana Times, August 08,

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SPAK Brings New Charges Against Former Deputy PM Balluku

Tirana Times, August 07, 2026 — Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime has brought new allegations against former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, widening one of the most politically sensitive

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Milošević’s Language Returns to Serbia’s Government

Ethnic Cleansing Remark Tests Serbia’s Claim to Have Broken With Milošević A Serbian minister’s declared willingness to expel Kosovo Albanians has drawn condemnation across the region and Europe. Belgrade’s refusal to remove

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Albania on track to clear remaining ammunition hotspots by 2018, minister says

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TIRANA, Oct. 23 – Albania is on track to clear its four remaining ammunition hotspots by the end of next year, Defense Minister Olta Xhaà§ka has announced. The statement came last weekend

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Majority, opposition head to Parliament divided over Tahiri’s arrest

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TIRANA, Oct. 23 – Wednesday’s parliamentary session will decide whether former Socialist Party Interior Minister Saimir Tahiri will be arrested or not as prosecutors continue to investigate into the current ruling SP

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Albania condemns Greece’s meddling in internal affairs over minority rights

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TIRANA, Oct. 20 – The Albanian government has condemned what it calls provocative language and unprecedented meddling in internal affairs by neighbopuring Greece over a statement by the Greek foreign ministry expressing

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Minorities law draws Athens’ ire, Sofia’s praise

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TIRANA, Oct. 14 – The law “On the Protection of National Minorities in Albania” was approved by 102 votes during the last parliamentary session. Concerning Bulgaria’s request for the law to recognize

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Special needs’ school scandal brings attention to systemic problems

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TIRANA, Oct.12 – A scandal at Luigj Gurakuqi school, an educational institution for individuals with special needs, where teachers were taped verbally and physically mistreating the students, has shed light on systemic

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10 tons of cannabis seized in Vlora

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TIRANA, Oct. 19 – A large amount of cannabis was seized in the late hours of Wednesday in Vlora County, with about 10 tons of packed and ready to ship marijuana found

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Rama and Zaev vow to strengthen economic cooperation between countries

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SKOPJE, Oct. 17 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met his Macedonian counterpart, Zoran Zaev, in Skopje, where Rama was attending the Summit of 100 Business Leaders of Southeast Europe (SEE). The

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United opposition seeks PM’s resignation over Tahiri scandal

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TIRANA, Oct. 19 – A meeting of all major opposition parties in Albania has unanimously asked for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama following the revelation of suspected ties between former

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Former interior minister’s arrest sought over Italian wiretaps

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TIRANA, Oct. 19 – Serious crimes prosecutors asked Albania’s parliament for permission to arrest Saimir Tahiri, the former minister of interior who is currently a Socialist Party lawmaker. Prosecutors say Tahiri is

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Violence returns to Lushnja as two young men killed in shootout

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TIRANA, Oct. 12 – Two men were killed and two were wounded in a Wednesday shootout in Lushnja, in what police believe was a possible quarrel between two criminal gangs. Police said

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Food safety agency to see major reform

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TIRANA, Oct. 9 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has introduced the new head of the National Food Authority, Agim Ismaili, and told the public that corruptive practices within the institution that had

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Mecca Defense Pact Signals Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Shape a New Security Order

SPAK Brings New Charges Against Former Deputy PM Balluku

Milošević’s Language Returns to Serbia’s Government

Albania on track to clear remaining ammunition hotspots by 2018, minister says

Majority, opposition head to Parliament divided over Tahiri’s arrest

Albania condemns Greece’s meddling in internal affairs over minority rights

Minorities law draws Athens’ ire, Sofia’s praise

Special needs’ school scandal brings attention to systemic problems

10 tons of cannabis seized in Vlora

Rama and Zaev vow to strengthen economic cooperation between countries

United opposition seeks PM’s resignation over Tahiri scandal

Former interior minister’s arrest sought over Italian wiretaps

Violence returns to Lushnja as two young men killed in shootout

Food safety agency to see major reform

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