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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

TIRANA, Albania , May 6th (Tirana Times ) — On May 11, Albanians will head to the polls for parliamentary elections marked by a crowded field of contenders: 53 political parties and

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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

President Begaj welcomes His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with a solemn ceremony.

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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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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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Doha Int’l Center for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene

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TIRANA, July 29, 2024 – Albanian media has been covering the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games for the reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper by

9 months ago

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Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

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TIRANA, July 25, 2024 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish Qatar Square, a significant development in the heart of

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Ongoing heatwave negatively impacting Albania, region

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TIRANA, July 24, 2024 – A scorching heatwave has gripped Albania and southern Europe this month, affecting daily life and businesses across the country. Health concerns for the most vulnerable, a series

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More than 213,000 Albanians gained EU citizenship in past five years, EU data shows

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TIRANA, July 21, 2024 – People born in Albania are seeking and acquiring citizenships in EU member states at a level that is higher than any other country in the continent, and

10 months ago

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EU agriculture funds for Albania suspended indefinitely following misuse investigation, ministry tells parliament

Business & Economy·News

TIRANA, July 21, 2024 – About 112 millions of euros aimed at helping Albanian farmers prepare for being part of the European Union have been suspended indefinitely due to prior misuse of

10 months ago

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Analysis: Bells toll for Albania’s demographics as census results confirm corrosive effects of massive emigration

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TIRANA, July 4, 2024 – The much anticipated and much delayed results of the 2023 Census are out in Albania, confirming a massive population decline in 12 years and a worsening of

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Ilir Beqaj, high Socialist official mired in corruption investigations, arrested for abuse of EU funds

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TIRANA, July 4, 2024 – Ilir Beqaj, Albania’s former minister of health who has a history of holding important position in the ruling Socialist Party, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of involvement

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Obituary: Ismail Kadare, global literary titan who helped ‘making Albania’

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TIRANA, June 1, 2024 – Albania’s greatest writer and perennial Nobel Prize candidate, Ismail Kadare, has died at the age of 88. Kadare had permanently moved back to his homeland of Albania

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Albanian Elections – New Political Forces Challenge Albania’s Political Duopoly

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Makes Rare Visit to Albania Amid Sparse Bilateral Ties

Farewell, Pope Francis

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

Doha Int’l Center for Interfaith Dialogue: Muslims join Christians in criticism of Olympic Opening ceremony appearing to mock biblical scene

Qatar Square to serve as Tirana’s newest hub and vital part of New Boulevard project

Ongoing heatwave negatively impacting Albania, region

More than 213,000 Albanians gained EU citizenship in past five years, EU data shows

EU agriculture funds for Albania suspended indefinitely following misuse investigation, ministry tells parliament

Analysis: Bells toll for Albania’s demographics as census results confirm corrosive effects of massive emigration

Ilir Beqaj, high Socialist official mired in corruption investigations, arrested for abuse of EU funds

Obituary: Ismail Kadare, global literary titan who helped ‘making Albania’

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