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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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British agency hired to rate universities after ‘pyramid schemes’ collapse

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TIRANA, March 1 – The Albanian government has hired a British agency to rank the quality of some 35 public and private universities in the country as part of ongoing reform in

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Swiss project to connect Vlora thermal power plant to TAP

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TIRANA, March 2 – A Swiss-funded project will be looking at ways of connecting the non-operational Vlora thermal power plant to the Trans Adratic Pipeline due its cheaper operation with natural gas.

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Albania, Iran discuss strengthening economic cooperation

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TIRANA, March 2 – Albania has invited Iranian companies to consider joint ventures in Albania in production and export to the European market. The appeal came this week during a meeting Albania’s

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Albania hails Thaà§i’s election as new Kosovo president

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TIRANA, Feb.29 – Albania’s highest political leaders have greeted the election of Hashim Thaà§i as the new president of Kosovo. President Bujar Nishani congratulated Thaà§i on his election as Kosovo’s new head

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Playground turns into battleground as protesters and police collide

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TIRANA, Feb.22 – Tirana City Hall plans for building a children’s playground inside the city’s Great Park have met with the fierce opposition of civil society activists and supporters of the Democratic

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Rights of women and minorities under threat in Albania

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TIRANA, Feb.24 – Amnesty International released its annual report which assesses the situation of human rights in 160 countries worldwide, including Albania. The report highlights the denial of adequate housing for the

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Political tension over decriminalization escalates

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TIRANA, Feb.23 – The opposition Democratic Party has threatened to boycott parliament if their proposed decriminalization law is not implemented immediately. The Democratic parliamentary group had submitted a request for some legal

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Tirana is one of Europe’s ‘least liveable’ cities

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TIRANA, Feb. 24 – Tirana is one of the least appealing places to live in Europe, according to Mercer’s Quality of Living annual survey. The Albanian capital sat in 179th position out

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Lawyers stage new three-day strike over tax hike

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TIRANA, Feb. 25 – Hundreds of trials all over the country’s courts were suspended this week as lawyers staged a three-day strike over a new tax hike boycotting all sessions. The new

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Dirty money finances Albania’s political parties, defiant Socialist MP says

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TIRANA, Feb.19 – The ruling Socialist Party MP Ben Blushi, the strongest critical voice within the Socialists ranks continued his criticism unabated during an interview with Ora News television this week. Blushi

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Authorities watchful for arrival of Syrian refugees

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TIRANA, Feb.25 – Authorities were on alert following signals that Syrian refugees might cross into Albanian territory as they seek alternative routes to reach wealthy European nations. It is reported that three

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News - Page 298

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

British agency hired to rate universities after ‘pyramid schemes’ collapse

Swiss project to connect Vlora thermal power plant to TAP

Albania, Iran discuss strengthening economic cooperation

Albania hails Thaà§i’s election as new Kosovo president

Playground turns into battleground as protesters and police collide

Rights of women and minorities under threat in Albania

Political tension over decriminalization escalates

Tirana is one of Europe’s ‘least liveable’ cities

Lawyers stage new three-day strike over tax hike

Dirty money finances Albania’s political parties, defiant Socialist MP says

Authorities watchful for arrival of Syrian refugees

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