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Multigenderism’s Curious Impact

1. The Last Cycle of Extremist Ideologies in the Old Continent – Council of Europe In 2011, the Council of Europe adopted the final version of the Convention on Preventing and

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PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

The Albanian Prime Minister’s suggestions have largely and consistently proven not to be in Kosovo’s best interest October 29, 2025 By Veton Suroi Last week, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a

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Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

By Zef Preçi The recent decision of Albania’s Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption (SPAK) to formally indict Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku on charges related to abuse of

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“Pashaliman Deal: Albania’s Transactional Politics and Western Patronage”

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From D’Alema to Tony Blair, Rama’s reliance on influential Western figures fuels controversy. TIRANA, Albania (Tirana Times, September 15,2025) — The Albanian government’s decision to hand over part of the Pashaliman naval

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Albania’s Demographic Collapse: A Silent National Emergency

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By Tirana Times Albania is facing a demographic collapse of historic proportions. What was once described as a temporary “wave of migration” in the 1990s has hardened into a permanent, structural crisis

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Anti-Mafia Law Is Only on Paper?

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The dismantling of a 28-ton cocaine trafficking network, led by Albanian nationals and operating on a global scale, should have been a triumph for Albania’s justice system. Yet the uncomfortable truth is

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Albania’s Urban Illusion

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In 1997, Albania collapsed under the weight of fraudulent pyramid schemes that wiped out people’s life savings and nearly brought the state to its knees. Today, a different kind of pyramid is

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Opposition: The Prime Minister Must Go!

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In a meeting held yesterday with local officials, the leader of the opposition, Edi Rama, declared that the country is facing a series of serious problems that require deep and structural reforms.

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One Man’s Rule: Governance by Ultimatum

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by Vilson Blloshmi From the way it was announced to its substance, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s latest ultimatum to “clear public spaces within 2 weeks” is neither a law, nor a public

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Vidovdan: A Dangerous Myth Turned Political Weapon

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By Syle Ukshini For more than a century, the Serbian state and Church have mythologized the Battle of Kosovo of 1389 as a defining moment of Serbian identity—a narrative culminating each year

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The Silent Collapse of the Tower Euphoria

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By Klodian Tomorri The history of the global economy is filled with well-documented episodes of collective madness. Often, these episodes have culminated in crises that brought even the greatest empires to their

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Rule of Law or Rule by Law? Albania’s EU Path Faces a Crisis of Credibility

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Jerina Zaloshnja As Albania accelerates the formal process of European Union accession—opening negotiation chapters at a pace that seems to outstrip democratic reforms—it faces an urgent and unavoidable truth: a country cannot

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Albania’s Demographic Time Bomb: A Silent National Emergency

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By Lutfi Dervishi For decades, the most pressing keywords in Albania’s political lexicon were democracy, corruption, and justice. Today, however, the most dangerous threat to the country’s future may lie elsewhere—hidden in

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The Israel – Iran conflict in our perspective

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by Genc Pollo President of the Pan-Europe Albania Former Minister and MP 18 June 2025 In the Albanian public debate on the armed conflict between Israel and Iran, a prevailing notion

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Op-Ed - Page 2

Multigenderism’s Curious Impact

PM Rama’s Misguided Diplomacy on Kosovo

Oligarchy, Governance, and Justice in the Eyes of Citizens’ Expectations

“Pashaliman Deal: Albania’s Transactional Politics and Western Patronage”

Albania’s Demographic Collapse: A Silent National Emergency

Anti-Mafia Law Is Only on Paper?

Albania’s Urban Illusion

Opposition: The Prime Minister Must Go!

One Man’s Rule: Governance by Ultimatum

Vidovdan: A Dangerous Myth Turned Political Weapon

The Silent Collapse of the Tower Euphoria

Rule of Law or Rule by Law? Albania’s EU Path Faces a Crisis of Credibility

Albania’s Demographic Time Bomb: A Silent National Emergency

The Israel – Iran conflict in our perspective

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Serbia between Tito and Enver Hoxha?

Op/Ed: The Future of Europe – Assuming Responsibility with Courage

The Empty Seat in Strasbourg

How would Europe look today without Albania?

Fostering a thirst for knowledge: the key to building the world of tomorrow

A lost geopolitical case

Promoting women’s leadership and participation in the next political elections is key for Albania

Diplomatic Realities: Lessons for Kosovo from the UN Vote on Srebrenica

THE UNITED STATES AND KOSOVA: FROM A SPECIAL TO A MORE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP

A wasted chance for internal party democracy

Balluku Charges Test PM Rama’s Power

Constitutional Court Overturns Dismissal: Veliaj Formally Reinstated as Tirana Mayor

SPAK Summons Deputy Prime Minister Balluku