Today: Apr 29, 2026

Op-Ed - Page 112

On Autocracy, Hungary, and the Cost of Crying Wolf

by Nikola Kedhi Tirana Times, April 20, 2026 – On the evening of April 12, 2026, Viktor Orbán, Europe’s most scrutinized, most condemned, most exhaustively theorized leader, conceded defeat in a parliamentary
1 week ago
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A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time

Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. By David J. Kostelancik  Lawmakers from both parties in
2 weeks ago
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Corruption Has Already Killed the Economy

By Gjergj Erebara Tirana Times, April 11, 2026 – Prime Minister Edi Rama recently declared that he feels offended by the widespread assumption that his government is systemically corrupt, offering as a
3 weeks ago
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What Is Nato’s Future?

By Janusz Bugajski Allied capitals are asking important questions about the future of NATO. Above all, is NATO still a vital global player in resolving conflicts and combating regional crises? Or has
19 years ago
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The saga of the privatization of Albtelecom

By Alba Cela In the busy economic agenda of the Albanian government one item stands out for the prize of most lingering issue: the privatization of fixed-line monopoly Albtelecom. The telecommunications company
19 years ago
4 mins read

A loss that is an opportunity for progress

By ERMAL HASIMJA In July 2005, the Left won more votes numerically than the Right, however, everyone is of the opinion that these elections were won by the Right. On 18 February,
19 years ago
8 mins read

Kosova’s Final Steps to Independence

By Janusz Bugajski The Ahtisaari plan for Kosova launches the aspiring state on the road to independence and sovereignty. However, statehood will not be obtained overnight. The process will take several months
19 years ago
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The Ghosts of Communism

It is clear that Sunday’s local elections are likely to be flawed. Throughout the campaign there have been numerous incidences of irregularities that do not bode well for the integrity of these
19 years ago
6 mins read

Kosovo, struggle for democracy

Timothy Kenny writes for Tirana Times PRISTINA, Kosovo – What to do about this dusty Balkan backwater is a problem that’s nearing the end of its diplomatic rope in European talks. Kosovo
19 years ago
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