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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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Opposition Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha

Security increased after alleged threat on opposition leader’s life

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TIRANA, April 14 – Albania’s highest authorities, including the country’s president and prime minister, have confirmed they had received information on a possible threat to the life of the country’s opposition leader,

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Ballot boxes used in the elections. With most votes counted, the Socialist led coalition has won the majority of municipal council seats. (Photo: CEC)

45 political parties registered for the June polls

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TIRANA, April 12 – Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC) approved Wednesday the registration of 13 other small parties that will participate in the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 18. Members of the

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Top EU officials call on opposition to return to parliament and register for upcoming elections

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TIRANA, April 12 – EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn issued a joint statement Wednesday calling on Albania’s opposition parties to end parliamentary boycott and become part

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Smuggler were using a speedboat to transport the drugs. (Photo: Public Domain illustration photo.)

1.5 tons of drugs seized in joint operation of Greece, Italy and Frontex

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TIRANA, April 12 – The Italian coast guard in collaboration with Greek authorities and the European Borders Mission Frontex seized 1.5 tons of marijuana worth 10 million euros originating from Albania and

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Arrests target tri-country marijuana network

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TIRANA, April 11 – Albania, Greece and Macedonia have coordinated a joint investigation to dismantle a criminal group involved in drugs smuggling from Albania to the other two countries. Six people

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Rama dismisses Skopje claims of interference

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TIRANA, April 11 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed claims from Skopje over “the Tirana platform,” a list of demands designed to improve the status and conditions of ethnic Albanians

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Chinese Vice Premier’s visit expected to herald new era in Sino-Albanian relations

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TIRANA, April 11 – China’s Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli will visit Albania in the next few days in what is expected to be the highest level government delegation in five decades as

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Week sets new record in cannabis seizures

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TIRANA, April 9 – Police have seized a record 12 tons of marijuana worth more than $7 million hidden inside an abandoned state-owned warehouse in the southern Albanian village of Pagri, near

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Former police chief assassinated

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TIRANA, April 9 – The massive search for those suspected of gunning down a former police chief, Artan Cuku, 42, has expanded nationwide as authorities announced a 3 million lek reward for

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Opposition sets protest rally for Kavaja byelection day

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TIRANA, April 10 – The Democratic Party of Albania and other opposition parties plan to hold a national protest on May 7 in Kavaja, on the same day that the western city

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World Bank: Uncertainties related to June 18 elections pose threat to growth prospects

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TIRANA, April 10 – Economic and political uncertainties resulting from both internal and external factors could put Albania’s growth prospects at risk in the short to medium run as the country heads

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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

Security increased after alleged threat on opposition leader’s life

45 political parties registered for the June polls

Top EU officials call on opposition to return to parliament and register for upcoming elections

1.5 tons of drugs seized in joint operation of Greece, Italy and Frontex

Arrests target tri-country marijuana network

Rama dismisses Skopje claims of interference

Chinese Vice Premier’s visit expected to herald new era in Sino-Albanian relations

Week sets new record in cannabis seizures

Former police chief assassinated

Opposition sets protest rally for Kavaja byelection day

World Bank: Uncertainties related to June 18 elections pose threat to growth prospects

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SPAK takes measures to implement a dedicated strategy against electoral crime

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