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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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CAS hears Albania, Serbia appeals against UEFA sanctions

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TIRANA, April 19 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport has heard the appeals of Albania and Serbia football officials and their testimonies that challenge the UEFA sanctions for their abandoned Euro

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With all names public, mayoral candidates start early campaign

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TIRANA, April 21 – Albanian voters have now learned the names of all of the candidates in the upcoming June 21, and several would-be mayors have started low-level campaigning. The most important

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Authorities turn to virtual exit visas to stop irregular migration

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In an effort to stop a trend of irregular migration and protect the visa-free regime, Albanian authorities are preventing hundreds of would-be travelers from leaving the country By A. D. BALLA DURRES,

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Don’t fall prey to asylum rumors, Albanians told

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Trafficking schemes are criminal and those responsible will be punished, authorities say TIRANA, April 15 – The Interior Ministry has made another public call telling Albanians they should not apply for

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Albania complains of UEFA double standards

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TIRANA, April 15 – The Albanian Football Federation has accused UEFA of double standards over its decision to award Serbia a forfeit victory in a European championship qualifier last year, after UEFA

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Border police officers arrested over bribes

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Hidden camera footage showed people with deportation records and improper papers were let through after paying bribes TIRANA, April 15 – Officers from the internal affairs department have arrested several border police

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Çako takes over as new police chief

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TIRANA, April 15 – Albania’s national police force has a new chief, with Haki Çaco being appointed Director General of the State Police. He replaces Artan Didi, who resigned earlier this month.

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Gjirokastra police detains dozens of Syrian refugees

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TIRANA, April 13 – Police in southern Gjirokastra county detained another group of about 30 Syrian refugees near the border with Greece. The refugees were accompanied to police headquarters for background checks

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Key mayoral races to feature age, gender diversity

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Socialists and Democrats announce latest round of local administrative election candidates TIRANA, April 16 – As the major parties announced their final candidates for the upcoming elections, the new crop of

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Democrats, Socialists accuse each-other of running candidates with criminal ties

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TIRANA, April 13 – The governing Socialist Party of Prime Minister Edi Rama and the main opposition Democratic Party of Tirana Mayor Lulzim Basha attacked several of each-others’ choices as candidate mayors

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Albanian President Bujar Nishani (Photo: President.al handout)

President vetoes law on diplomatic service

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TIRANA, April 12 – President Bujar Nishani has vetoed the recently-passed diplomatic service law, saying that it politicized the service and eroded presidential powers. The law had been prepared by the foreign

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News - Page 352

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

CAS hears Albania, Serbia appeals against UEFA sanctions

With all names public, mayoral candidates start early campaign

Authorities turn to virtual exit visas to stop irregular migration

Don’t fall prey to asylum rumors, Albanians told

Albania complains of UEFA double standards

Border police officers arrested over bribes

Çako takes over as new police chief

Gjirokastra police detains dozens of Syrian refugees

Key mayoral races to feature age, gender diversity

Democrats, Socialists accuse each-other of running candidates with criminal ties

President vetoes law on diplomatic service

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