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Farewell, Pope Francis

By Jerina Zaloshnja Rakipi — Reporting from Vatican City Tirana Times, April 26, 2025 In 1967, a Catholic priest in Tirana—whose name I never managed to learn—quietly came to our home to

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Albanian Institute for International Studies Invited as Institutional Partner at NATO Public Forum 2025

TIRANA TIMES Albania April 7,— The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been invited to serve as an Institutional Partner at the 2025 NATO Public Forum, set to take place on

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Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop Following Unanimous Vote

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,

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Turkish president visit opens doors to Tirana Grand Mosque, reaffirms strong ties

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TIRANA, Oct. 11, 2024 – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made an official visit to Tirana on Thursday, reiterating the strong ties between the two countries — opening the doors to the

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Albanian opposition demands caretaker government, calls for civil disobedience in disruptive mass protest

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TIRANA, Oct. 8, 2024 – In one of the most hard-line demonstrations in recent years, Albania’s opposition Democratic Party led a protest in Tirana on Monday night, calling for a caretaker transitional

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Adria Security Summit 2024 held in Sarajavo

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With the participation of 3,000 guests from over 50 countries, the latest advancements in the security sector will be presented THE ADRIA SECURITY SUMMIT 2024 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN IN SARAJEVO –

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2024 Jorgji Qirjako Translation Prize applications open

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TIRANA, Oct. 8, 2024 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious annual translation award set up to honor Jorgji Qirjako, the institute’s

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Analysis: Imprisonment of opposition MP for making public accusations sets stage for new political reality in Albania

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TIRANA, Oct. 1, 2024 – The recent conviction and imprisonment of Ervin Salianji, a prominent opposition MP in Albania, has ignited intense debates about the independence of the country’s judiciary and its

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Rama’s ‘Bektashi State’ proposal raises major concerns, faces negative backlash

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TIRANA, Sept 24, 2024 – Prime Minister Edi Rama has ignited a major debate in Albania over his proposal to transform the global Bektashi Order’s headquarters in Tirana into a Vatican-style sovereign

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Parliament’s disregard for Constitutional Court on Xhacka sparks local condemnations, EU, U.S. concerns

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TIRANA, Sept. 14, 2024 – In a move that has raised major concerns among locals and the international community, the ruling Socialist Party in Albania’s parliament has again blocked the Constitutional Court

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Albania faces international scrutiny over suspected toxic waste trafficking

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TIRANA, Aug. 30, 2024 – The discovery that 800 tons of industrial waste, suspected to contain hazardous toxic substances, were exported from Albania’s port of Durrës — likely originating outside the country

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Socialists take Himara mayor’s seat amid complaints of election irregularities

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TIRANA, Aug. 6, 2024 – Vangjel Tavo, the Socialist Party candidate, won the race for mayor of Himara in by-elections held on Sunday, defeating his rival Petraq Gjikuria of the opposition coalition

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Albania’s two largest parties reach deal on electoral reform, face criticism

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TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – Albania’s two largest political parties — the ruling Socialist Party and the main opposition Democratic Party — have reached a deal to make significant changes to the

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In surprise move, PM announces key changes to cabinet at party congress

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TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – In a surprise move at his Socialist Party congress, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced changes in some of the most important cabinet positions in his

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Farewell, Pope Francis

Albanian Institute for International Studies Invited as Institutional Partner at NATO Public Forum 2025

Albanian Orthodox Church Elects New Archbishop Following Unanimous Vote

Turkish president visit opens doors to Tirana Grand Mosque, reaffirms strong ties

Albanian opposition demands caretaker government, calls for civil disobedience in disruptive mass protest

Adria Security Summit 2024 held in Sarajavo

2024 Jorgji Qirjako Translation Prize applications open

Analysis: Imprisonment of opposition MP for making public accusations sets stage for new political reality in Albania

Rama’s ‘Bektashi State’ proposal raises major concerns, faces negative backlash

Parliament’s disregard for Constitutional Court on Xhacka sparks local condemnations, EU, U.S. concerns

Albania faces international scrutiny over suspected toxic waste trafficking

Socialists take Himara mayor’s seat amid complaints of election irregularities

Albania’s two largest parties reach deal on electoral reform, face criticism

In surprise move, PM announces key changes to cabinet at party congress

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