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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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Two-year hunting ban planed

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The government says it is planing to act due to a significant fall in the numbers of wild animals. TIRANA, Jan. 20 – The Albanian government is planning to ban all hunting

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Durres earthquake frightens residents, but causes no damage

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TIRANA, Jan. 21 – An earthquake and several aftershocks, hit western Albania on Monday and Tuesday, causing no damage. Authorities reported that the 4.2 main earthquake took place near the coastal city

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Local leader targeted in explosion

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TIRANA, Jan. 21 – An explosion in southwestern Vlora district has injured the head of a small municipality. The explosion destroyed a Mercedes vehicle driven by Fredo Berberi, 54, head of the

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Albania approves visa-free travel for Georgian officials

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TIRANA, Jan. 20 – The Albanian government decided Monday to approve an agreement with the Republic of Georgia to grant visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The agreement provides

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Floods return, as heavy rains cover northwestern region

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TIRANA, Jan. 22 – More than 5,000 hectares were flooded in northwestern Albania following heavy rain in the last few days. Areas in Lezha and Shkodra districts were underwater Wednesday after three

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Opposition to get veto on reform aimed at shifting administrative boundaries

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Democrats say consensual reform commission does not address all major issues TIRANA, Jan. 22 – Prime Minister Edi Rama, also leader of the governing Socialist Party, agreed Wednesday on a request from

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Albania considers privatizing part of its prison system

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The country’s prisons are overcrowded and need to be restructured, the state agency in charge of the system says in its annual report. TIRANA, Jan. 20 – Albania’s prison system must be

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Albania, Bulgaria aim to strengthen ties

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In meeting commemorating the 100th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations, Tirana and Sofia set goals for strong economic cooperation TIRANA, Jan. 18 – Albania and Bulgaria have celebrated the 100th anniversary of

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Hervin Culi takes over as National Theatre director

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TIRANA, Jan. 20 – Hervin Culi has been selected as the new director of the National Theatre replacing Kristaq Skrami in an effort by the new government to reform one of the

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EU must fight bias against Albania, says Croatia’s prime minister

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Milanovic: Albania deserves to be on equal footing with Serbia when it comes to EU integration. TIRANA, Jan. 21 – Albania faces bias and regional double standards in its bid to open

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Social pensions targeted in retirement system reform

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Social Welfare Minister Erion Veliaj says the government is trying to find a new formula which will provide pensions for real contributors to the scheme, the poor and those who pay contributions

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News - Page 417

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

Two-year hunting ban planed

Durres earthquake frightens residents, but causes no damage

Local leader targeted in explosion

Albania approves visa-free travel for Georgian officials

Floods return, as heavy rains cover northwestern region

Opposition to get veto on reform aimed at shifting administrative boundaries

Albania considers privatizing part of its prison system

Albania, Bulgaria aim to strengthen ties

Hervin Culi takes over as National Theatre director

EU must fight bias against Albania, says Croatia’s prime minister

Social pensions targeted in retirement system reform

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