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Tirana Protesters Demand Justice for Kosovo War Leaders

Hundreds of protesters rallied in the Albanian capital on Friday demanding justice for former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) on trial in The Hague, denouncing the proceedings as an attack

4 days ago

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Albania’s Penal Code Draft Sparks Outcry

Tirana, August 5, 2025 — The Albanian government’s draft for a new Penal Code, presented in late July 2025, has ignited fierce debate across the political spectrum, the legal community, civil society,

3 months ago

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Tirana Mayor Indicted in Corruption Probe

TIRANA, Albania , Tirana Time, July 23, 2025— Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) has officially indicted Erion Veliaj, the mayor of Tirana, on multiple corruption charges in a sweeping criminal case

3 months ago

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Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop Following Unanimous Vote

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The Holy Synod of the Albanian Orthodox Church has elected Metropolitan Joan Pelushi of Korça as the new Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania. The 69-year-old cleric succeeds Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos,

7 months ago

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Albanian Court Upholds Detention of Tirana Mayor Amid Corruption Investigation

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By Tirana Times TIRANA, Albania Wednesday March 12th—A special appeals court in Albania has upheld the pretrial detention of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, rejecting his request for a more lenient security measure.

7 months ago

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Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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By Lutfi Dervishi Sweden remains a steadfast supporter of Albania’s European Union accession, citing the importance of enlargement in the wake of geopolitical shifts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Minister for European

8 months ago

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Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

Main·News

The Albanian government announced on Wednesday a one-year suspension of the social media platform TikTok, arguing that the measure is necessary to protect children and enhance online security. However, the opposition and

8 months ago

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UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

International·Main·News

In a rare and tightly scheduled diplomatic visit, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Tirana on Friday for a two-hour stay, marking the

8 months ago

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Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

International·Main·News

The Albanian PM denies claims, provides no value statements over the proposal despite EU wide condemnation Feb 16,2025 – At the Munich Security Conference, Albanian PM Edi Rama denied any claims that

8 months ago

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A legal and moral Victory against unjust detention in Albania

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ECHR Rules in Favor of Thoma Gëllçi Tirana Times, Februar 25.The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg ruled today in favor of Thoma Gëllçi, confirming that his arrest was unlawful.

8 months ago

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Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

International·News

Saudi Arabia has consolidated its rising position in the global affairs arena, emerging as a focal point for the ongoing talks between USA the Russia for a variety of issues including recalibrating

8 months ago

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Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

News·Region·Western Balkans

Feb 10, 2025 The Vetvendosje Party led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti has claimed victory in the round of general elections held in Kosovo on February 9. With around 90 percent of

8 months ago

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

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TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, was arrested Monday afternoon by order of the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK). Judicial police officers entered

8 months ago

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Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

Culture·Main·News

TIRANA, Jan. 30, 2025 – The Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania bid farewell to its long-serving leader, Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos, on Thursday, marking the end of a transformative era for the church

9 months ago

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Tirana Protesters Demand Justice for Kosovo War Leaders

Albania’s Penal Code Draft Sparks Outcry

Tirana Mayor Indicted in Corruption Probe

Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop Following Unanimous Vote

Albanian Court Upholds Detention of Tirana Mayor Amid Corruption Investigation

Sweden Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Albanian Government Shuts Down TikTok, Opposition and Experts Call It Censorship

UAE President’s Historic Visit to Albania Strengthens Bilateral Ties, Sparks Debate

Albania will not shelter Palestinians from Gaza

A legal and moral Victory against unjust detention in Albania

Saudi Arabia at the center of global foreign policy hosting USA-Russia talks

Vetvendosje wins Kosovo elections, loses comfortable majority

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj arrested on corruption charges

Archbishop Anastasios, who revived Albania’s Orthodox Church, laid to rest, marking end of an era

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