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A Quarter Century Since Ohrid: The Agreement That Gave North Macedonia Its Future

by Ferit Hoxha, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Tirana Times, August 12, 2026 – There are moments in history when a country’s future is shaped by a single document. Such

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The Ibar River Should Carry Water, Not Nationalist Politics

Albania Serbia Diplomatic Clash Heats Up the Summer By Albert Rakipi, PhD Tirana Times, August 12, 2026 – The latest dispute over the Ibar River shows how quickly a real security issue

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The United States Helped Build SPAK. Now SPAK Must Do Its Job

by David J. Kostelancik Tirana Times, July 18, 2026 – For years, the U.S. and the EU invested significant political capital, funding, and diplomatic pressure into helping Albania build one of the

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Kurti’s gambling with nationalist sentiments must end

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By Altin Gjeta* Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje landslide victory on the February 14 elections this year came as blow to the old elite of post-war Kosovo. He was elected Prime Minister after years

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The irony of collaborating while squeezing independent institutions dry

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Despite the fact that the current parliament mandate is set to expire in the first days of July, the majority is set to fulfill the rising vacancies in various independent institutions with

5 years ago

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EU enlargement: cui bono?

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By Genc Pollo, Former Minister and MP Several Foreign Ministers from EU member states visited Tirana (and Skopje) in the last weeks to meet local officials and address the public. Their main

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An Appeal against Violence and a Pledge for Respect

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I believe that in our country, in the region and beyond, there is a solid consensus not only political but also social for the rejection of physical violence, to some extent even

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A Ticking Time-Bomb: Tirana’s Property Market Bubble Fueled by Money-Laundering

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The average price of residential property in Tirana has more than doubled since 2017. In a recent study which compares price-to income ratio, the capital of Albania was put on par with

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Albanian Elections: The State VS. The Opposition

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Albert Rakipi Any hopes that the Parliamentary Elections of the 25th of April would break the vicious circle of contested election results turning into the predominant cause of conflict between political parties

5 years ago

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The president we don’t need, the checks and balance we deserve

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Having won a third mandate in the Parliamentary Elections, the Government has once again initiated procedures to impeach the President. The Socialists argue that the President’s course of conduct during the election

5 years ago

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Why does the Albanian government go soft on Hamas?

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By Genc Pollo, Former Deputy PM, Minister of Education, Minister of Telecom & IT, Former Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Media and also of European Integration Is there any

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File photo. Supporters of the opposition shout anti-government slogans during a protest in Tirana, Albania, 8 June 2019. [Malton Dibra/EPA/EFE]

Albania has voted – will it be a new momentum for its EU path?

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By Tobias Rüttershoff and Teona Lavrelashvili Pressed by major challenges such as endemic corruption, brain drain and economic hurdles, Albania needs a strong and stable political establishment that will push for an ambitious

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Has Albania really met the 15 tests to join the EU? No.

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By DAVID LEGA When the EU Foreign Affairs Council gathered on Monday (May 10th) to discuss the Western Balkans they should have seriously scrutinized the 15 conditions set for Albania to fulfil prior to

5 years ago

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Should Kosovo’s ruling party play opposition politics in Albania?

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by Agron Demi The involvement of Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Vetevendosje in backing opposition candidates in Albania’s elections risks creating divisions between the two countries when they should be working

5 years ago

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Op-Ed - Page 23

A Quarter Century Since Ohrid: The Agreement That Gave North Macedonia Its Future

The Ibar River Should Carry Water, Not Nationalist Politics

The United States Helped Build SPAK. Now SPAK Must Do Its Job

Kurti’s gambling with nationalist sentiments must end

The irony of collaborating while squeezing independent institutions dry

EU enlargement: cui bono?

An Appeal against Violence and a Pledge for Respect

A Ticking Time-Bomb: Tirana’s Property Market Bubble Fueled by Money-Laundering

Albanian Elections: The State VS. The Opposition

The president we don’t need, the checks and balance we deserve

Why does the Albanian government go soft on Hamas?

Albania has voted – will it be a new momentum for its EU path?

Has Albania really met the 15 tests to join the EU? No.

Should Kosovo’s ruling party play opposition politics in Albania?

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