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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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Former mayor wanted for illegally sponsoring football team

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TIRANA, May 25 – Hasan Halili, former mayor of Kukà«s in northeastern Albania, is a wanted man for unlawfully sponsoring local football side FK Kukà«si with money meant for social and health

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Hoffmann: “No games, no maneuvers – my advice: adopt it quickly

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By Rudina Hoxha Amidst the hot debates on the reform of the judiciary, the German Ambassador to Albania, Hellmut Hoffmann, states that “We can see through games and maneuvers and we will

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Mayor arrested after sex scandal video

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TIRANA, May 17 – Shukri Xhelili, Mayor of Peshkopia in northeastern Albania, was arrested on Monday night on abuse of office charges following a video showing him asking sexual favours from a

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Minors maltreated at children’s home in Shkodra

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TIRANA, May 19 – An appalling foster care scandal involving physical, psychological and sexual abuse of minors has been uncovered by authorities in the northern city of Shkodra following an inquiry by

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Marijuana cultivation thriving despite police crackdowns

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TIRANA, May 16 – Police have destroyed almost 30,000 marijuana plants over the course of two days this week in two separate plantations located in a village near Saranda, in southern Albania

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Decriminalization, electronic voting top opposition’s agenda for upcoming elections

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TIRANA, May 17 – The opposition Democratic Party unveiled on Tuesday its platform for guaranteeing free and fair elections in Albania. The Democratic Party considers the electoral reform of utmost importance alongside

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Socialist lawmaker blames PM for fostering criminals

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TIRANA, May 19 – Socialist MP Ben Blushi accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of sponsoring the ‘scum of Albania’ during the parliament session on Thursday after receiving a threatening text message by

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Silent exodus of Albanians continues

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TIRANA, May 16 – Albanians continue to leave the country as asylum seekers in search of better fortunes elsewhere, despite standing little chances of having their asylum applications approved. Albanian nationals lodged

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Arrest warrant issued, ‘Balkan Escobar’ on the run

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TIRANA, May 17 – Klemend Balili, dubbed by the media as the ‘Balkan Escobar’, is officially a wanted person after Greek authorities have presented Interpol Tirana with a warrant for his arrest.

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Legal changes target increasing women MPs presence to 50%

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TIRANA, May 18 – More than a dozen of women MPs from the ruling Socialist Party have proposed some amendments to the country’s Electoral Code to make women’s participation in the general

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Gay activists ride bicycles against discrimination

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TIRANA, May 16 – Under the slogan “Courage”, gay and transgender activists pedaled in Tirana’s main boulevard last weekend against discrimination demanding equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in

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News - Page 286

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

Former mayor wanted for illegally sponsoring football team

Hoffmann: “No games, no maneuvers – my advice: adopt it quickly

Mayor arrested after sex scandal video

Minors maltreated at children’s home in Shkodra

Marijuana cultivation thriving despite police crackdowns

Decriminalization, electronic voting top opposition’s agenda for upcoming elections

Socialist lawmaker blames PM for fostering criminals

Silent exodus of Albanians continues

Arrest warrant issued, ‘Balkan Escobar’ on the run

Legal changes target increasing women MPs presence to 50%

Gay activists ride bicycles against discrimination

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