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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

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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

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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

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Editorial: Caretaker governments are needed to protect all elections

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In its 12 years in print, this newspaper has supported without any hesitation every effort and action that ensures that Albanian elections are free, fair and democratic. The ongoing protest Albania’s opposition

9 years ago

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A tent without the pole

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By Alba à‡ela Last Saturday, the opposition political parties called their supporters and other citizens to protest against the current government and governance. At the end of the protest they built up

9 years ago

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Editorial: The tax of shame starts at 6.5 percent

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Another week, another breathtaking scandal as a armoured vehicle transporting large amounts of money was stopped and robbed on its way to the airport. None of the security measures which are mandatory

9 years ago

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Walking through the chaotic Tirana – Thoughts of a citizen from abroad

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By Baldur Baldoni* With the beginning of spring I start spending more time on the streets of Tirana. By walking to meetings or for shopping one gains many impressions and this stimulates

9 years ago

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Europa first!

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By Jean-Dominique Giuliani* For a long time now many have been demanding for the European Union to project itself powerfully in the international arena. The latter is transforming rapidly and Europe no

9 years ago

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Op-ed: Show-off early campaign promises spell trouble for taxpayers

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Albania’s ruling Socialist Party is opening taxpayer-funded state coffers for large show-off projects ahead of the parliamentary elections in June, leading to concerns among taxpayer advocates and opposition representatives who say the

9 years ago

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Stadium of shame

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By Alan Andoni* In less time than it takes to fill in a pothole on a major intercity road, the historic main stadium of Albania was demolished. It has been replaced, at

9 years ago

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Editorial: For those who are eager to implement the justice reform: persevere

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There is nothing easy about the justice reform in Albania. The approval of the constitutional changes in the parliament as well as that of the related laws was not easy. It was

9 years ago

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Editorial: The coalition fell, the government stands

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The coalition between the Socialist Party (SP) and the Socialist Movement for Integration (SMI) was never a coalition. It is even less so today. At best it was an odd arrangement

9 years ago

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Ruling coalition allies sticking together — for now

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TIRANA, Feb. 1 – Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and his biggest parliamentary ally, Ilir Meta, don’t see eye to eye on the next parliamentary elections. During a meeting of the chairmanship

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Spoiling for a fight?

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By Alan Andoni* Warren Anderson’s article last week in support of trump (The beginning of a new, stronger, prouder America) was a litany of insults, threats and generalisations. Whether you support Donald

9 years ago

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Op-Ed - Page 59

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

Editorial: Caretaker governments are needed to protect all elections

A tent without the pole

Editorial: The tax of shame starts at 6.5 percent

Walking through the chaotic Tirana – Thoughts of a citizen from abroad

Europa first!

Op-ed: Show-off early campaign promises spell trouble for taxpayers

Stadium of shame

Editorial: For those who are eager to implement the justice reform: persevere

Editorial: The coalition fell, the government stands

Ruling coalition allies sticking together — for now

Spoiling for a fight?

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