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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 2017: Elections, selections and reflections

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The future isn’t what it used to be. Conflicts, terrorism, seismic political events and grave incidents stamped the year and are marking even these last festive days. Amidst the tumult, Albania’s small

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MP substitutions could lead to stronger ruling coalition

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TIRANA, Dec. 19 – The recent appeal of the Prosecutor General to dismiss two members of the parliament and a mayor from office for hiding past criminal records has raised hopes among

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Albania approves $3 million fund to compensate lumpy skin farmers

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TIRANA, Dec.19 – Albanian farmers whose cattle died from the lumpy skin disease will be compensated, Minister of Agriculture Edmond Panariti said Monday. The government has already approved a fund of $3

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Parliamentary committee approves process of communist secret files vetting

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TIRANA, Dec. 21 – The implementation of the law on opening up communist era secret police files will kick off as authorities have approved the establishment of the Information Authority which will

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Russian embassy building in downtown Tirana (Photo: Archives)

Albania increases safety measures near foreign embassies

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TIRANA, Dec. 20 – The assassination of the ambassador of Russia to Turkey has led to the increase in security measures for foreign diplomats in Albania, with authorities focusing on Russia’s embassy

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Following Turkey attack, Russian ambassador concerned about Tirana embassy safety

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TIRANA, Dec. 22 – Russia’s Ambassador to Tirana Alexander Karpushin has expressed concerns about the safety of the main embassy building in Tirana, and has asked Albanian authorities to increase security outside

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From left to right: Former presidents Bamir Topi, Alfred Moisiu and Rexhep Mejdani

Former presidents to get more taxpayer money

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TIRANA, Dec. 20 – Albanian lawmakers have drafted a bill which does not limit the taxpayer money spent on expense accounts for former presidents. The bill for the ‘Presidents of the Republic

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Year in review: Economy, culture and sports

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2016 economy review January Oil prices plunge to 12-year low Then Finance Minister Shkelqim Cani admitted in January the sharp cut in international oil prices which currently stand below $30 dollar a

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Presidential candidates to undergo background check

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TIRANA, Dec. 22 – Presidential candidates in Albania will be obliged to go through a background check before they can be cleared for the race, according to a new draft bill compiled

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Democrats submit third appeal against justice reform laws

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TIRANA, Dec.22 – Albania’s Democratic Party has appealed to the Constitutional Court to overturn the law on establishment of the High Judicial Council (KLGJ) and High Council of Prosecution (KLP), part of

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Prosecutors demand 4.6 year prison term for former mayor of Dibra

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TIRANA, Dec. 22 – Serious crimes prosecutors have demanded 4.6 years in prison for ousted Dibra Mayor Shukri Xhelili on claims of “seeking sexual favors in exchange for a job” and “corruption.”

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News - Page 256

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 2017: Elections, selections and reflections

MP substitutions could lead to stronger ruling coalition

Albania approves $3 million fund to compensate lumpy skin farmers

Parliamentary committee approves process of communist secret files vetting

Albania increases safety measures near foreign embassies

Following Turkey attack, Russian ambassador concerned about Tirana embassy safety

Former presidents to get more taxpayer money

Year in review: Economy, culture and sports

Presidential candidates to undergo background check

Democrats submit third appeal against justice reform laws

Prosecutors demand 4.6 year prison term for former mayor of Dibra

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