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One Man’s Rule: Governance by Ultimatum

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

5 hours ago

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Op-Ed

Vidovdan: A Dangerous Myth Turned Political Weapon

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

8 hours ago

3 mins read

Op-Ed

The Silent Collapse of the Tower Euphoria

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

6 days ago

4 mins read

Ollga Plumbi – The Woman from the Future

Op-Ed

By Valentina Leskaj Ollga, the woman with deep black eyes, who appears so elegant in an old photograph wearing a hat, often comes to my mind whenever we discuss the Women’s

4 months ago

9 mins read

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

Op-Ed

By: Fiona McCluney, UN Resident Coordinator Michele Ribotta, Chair of UN Gender Group Tirana, 8 March 2025 The general elections of May 11, 2025,are an important opportunity to

4 months ago

6 mins read

After the War, After the Wall, After the West

Op-Ed

Lutfi Dervishi It is not easy to summarize three eras in one sentence: post-war, post-wall, post-west. Historian, commentator, and author Timothy Garton Ash articulated this postulate two years ago in his book

5 months ago

5 mins read

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

Op-Ed

Elez Biberaj Having made such huge investments in Kosova, the U.S should now help it get to the finishing line in its efforts to cement its sovereignty and achieve lasting peace with

5 months ago

18 mins read

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

Op-Ed

H.E Alvaro Renedo Zalba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Albania It is a true pleasure to speak to you today on this rainy November morning. The dim light of today’s

5 months ago

17 mins read

Analysis: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s arrest on corruption charges likely to have major political implications for ruling party

Main·Op-Ed

TIRANA, Feb. 10, 2025 – The arrest on Monday of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj on corruption charges has sent shockwaves through Albania’s political landscape, with major potential implications for the ruling Socialist

5 months ago

4 mins read

Anastasios, the Archbishop Who Rebuilt the Orthodox Church of Albania

Features·Op-Ed

He revived the Orthodox Church, which had been destroyed under the communist regime. Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Primate of Albania, passed away at the age of 95. He was a tireless advocate

5 months ago

6 mins read

A wasted chance for internal party democracy

Op-Ed

This week the Central Elections Commission (CEC) consolidated what was previously agreed between the two major political parties in Albania, SP and DP, when it comes to the composition of the MP

5 months ago

3 mins read

Tirana’s ‘Heat Island’ Moment

Op-Ed·Reimagining Albania

It’s late July 2024 in Albania. An ever-present heat weighs down the air around you. Summers always get hot, but this time, it feels more draining than before. You’ve cranked the AC

7 months ago

10 mins read

The Re-election of Donald Trump and its Implications

Op-Ed·Politics

By Bernd J. Fischer Professor Emeritus ,Indiana University On November 6th the world woke to what was, for many, an unexpected event, the re-election of Donald Trump as president of the United

8 months ago

9 mins read

Kosovo is not fashionable!

Op-Ed

By Sylë Ukshini The greatest ambassador of the Albanian nation in the world, of all time, has been and will remain, without any doubt, our world-renowned writer, Ismail Kadare. In an article

8 months ago

20 mins read

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One Man’s Rule: Governance by Ultimatum

Vidovdan: A Dangerous Myth Turned Political Weapon

The Silent Collapse of the Tower Euphoria

Ollga Plumbi – The Woman from the Future

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

After the War, After the Wall, After the West

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

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

Analysis: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s arrest on corruption charges likely to have major political implications for ruling party

Anastasios, the Archbishop Who Rebuilt the Orthodox Church of Albania

A wasted chance for internal party democracy

Tirana’s ‘Heat Island’ Moment

The Re-election of Donald Trump and its Implications

Kosovo is not fashionable!

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The State Agency for Innovation and Excellence – A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

United Arab Emirates ‘s Expanding Influence in Albania – Financial and Political Concerns

In a depopulating Albania, why is the PM campaigning on a promise to make it easier for young people to leave?

Analysis: Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s arrest on corruption charges likely to have major political implications for ruling party

EU’s Democratic Blind Spot in the Balkans

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

The Re-election of Donald Trump and its Implications

Has the United States’ foreign policy failed in the Western Balkans?

A lost geopolitical case

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

Albania’s Youth Exodus: Emigration as a Security Threat

Toxic Smoke and Broken Promises: Albania’s Waste Crisis Exposes Deep Rot in Governance

Massive Fraud Uncovered: Bankers Petroleum Under Fire for Decades of Tax Evasion and Billions in Untaxed Oil Revenues