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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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Energy can be an important engine in Albania’s economy as it has been in Norway for more than a century

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By Per Strand Sjaastad* Good energy policy is, basically, about ensuring sufficient and stable supply, at affordable prices in an efficient and competitive market, and – at the same time – without

8 years ago

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The EU and Western Balkans: From parasitism, to symbiosis

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By Sidonja Manushi During a recent top-notch, EU-related conference in Brussels, I was once again positively struck by the idealism with which EU officials in particular speak concerning the union: Its future,

8 years ago

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Editorial: Fighting organized crime: Follow the money

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This week more than 600 kilos of cocaine were seized in Durres, the largest load ever of its kind to be seized by Albanian law enforcement authorities. This massive seizure leaves little

8 years ago

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Editorial: A united front serving national interests needed in talks with Greece

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The transparency worries related to Albania’s negotiations with Greece over the maritime border and a series of other issues of concern appear to have reached as high as Albania’s head of state,

8 years ago

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Kosovo 10: Marking a decade of independence

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By Syle Ukshini* I am particularly pleased to greet the President of the Republic, his Excellency, Mr. Ilir Meta, and the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Gramoz Ruci. I also warmly welcome

8 years ago

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Relations between media and politics in Albania

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By Rrapo Zguri* The transition of Albanian media toward free and independent media has been part and a reflection of the overall political-social transition of the country after the fall of communism

8 years ago

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Finland’s Peter Stenlund urges Albania to continue societal reforms

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By Rudina Hoxha “Finnish-Albanian relations are excellent with ample room for further development. Hopefully we can bring more concrete content into to these good relations in the years to come.” That’s what

8 years ago

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Editorial: Albania must end practice of ‘checklist laws’

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It is widely believed Albania has very good laws on the books as part of the country’s efforts to bring its legislation closer to that of the European Union as well as

8 years ago

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De-euroization’s contribution to the national economy and Albanians’ welfare

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By Elvin Meka* De-dollarization and de-euroization has been a much used term in the academic realm for a long time, as well as a much targeted and sought-after practice to be applied

8 years ago

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Editorial: A new strategy that sounds a lot like the old strategy

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In the Netflix dark comedy film, “The War Machine,” when a U.S. general (Brad Pitt) explains to the Afghan president (Ben Kingsley) how he was going to win the war, in military

8 years ago

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The numbers’ game with Italian residents in Albania

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By Nicola Pedrazzi* It’s 19,000. It’s either in articles or TV programs or just statuses on social media. When it comes to Italian immigrants in Albania, this is the figure we are

8 years ago

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Op-Ed - Page 50

On Autocracy, Hungary, and the Cost of Crying Wolf

A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time

Corruption Has Already Killed the Economy

Energy can be an important engine in Albania’s economy as it has been in Norway for more than a century

The EU and Western Balkans: From parasitism, to symbiosis

Editorial: Fighting organized crime: Follow the money

Editorial: A united front serving national interests needed in talks with Greece

Kosovo 10: Marking a decade of independence

Relations between media and politics in Albania

Finland’s Peter Stenlund urges Albania to continue societal reforms

Editorial: Albania must end practice of ‘checklist laws’

De-euroization’s contribution to the national economy and Albanians’ welfare

Editorial: A new strategy that sounds a lot like the old strategy

The numbers’ game with Italian residents in Albania

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