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Dr. Arben Ramkaj is Chairman at the Institute for Cultural and Religious Dialogues in Albania. He is also Director of the Middle East and Muslim World Department at the Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS).

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From the Nile to the Balkans

By Dr. Arben Ramkaj Tirana Times, July 3, 2026 – If you sit by the banks of the Nile on a quiet afternoon and allow its serene flow to guide your thoughts,

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The Strategic Price of Non-Enlargement

By Albert Rakipi Tirana Times, June 30, 2026 – For more than two decades, the Western Balkans have lived inside the promise of European integration. In Albania, support for membership in the

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The Political Myth of the “Beautiful Protest”

A Barthesian Reading By Diana Gëllçi, Ph.D. Tirana Times, June 30, 2026 – A beautiful protest has been unfolding in Tirana for several weeks. What is particularly interesting is that the same description

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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

1 year ago

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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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Confronting Corruption Through Voice and Protest: The Albanian Student Example

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The Albanian Student Protests 2018–2019 – A Generation’s Call for Justice and Democratic Reform The student protests in Albania during 2018 and 2019 represent an important chapter in the country’s gradual process

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Internationalization of Albanian Universities and the Challenge of Academic Integrity

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The Albanian government has taken an important strategic step toward the internationalization of higher education. The Council of Ministers decision of 21 May 2025, which eases entry and residence procedures for foreign

1 year ago

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The Cost of Embezzlement: Lessons from Albania’s Grant Scandals

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William Easterly, an American economist and professor at NYU, wrote an essay back in 2006 on foreign aid. His central thesis focused on scrutinising the idealistic sentiment behind foreign aid, and the

1 year ago

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Italy and Albania: Building a Shared Future Through Action and Partnership

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By Marco Alberti, Ambassador of Italy to Albania The Italian anthem was written by Goffredo Mameli, a young man who sacrificed his life for Italy’s freedom— the same desire for freedom that

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Spectacle Over Substance: How Albania’s “War on Money Laundering” Ignores the Towers That Tell the Truth

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At first glance, the Albanian government’s latest initiative to combat money laundering appears bold: an investigation into 400 luxury vehicles purchased by individuals with no declared income. Authorities have stated that if

1 year ago

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Behind the Façade: What’s Fueling Albania’s Real Estate Boom?

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In recent years, Albania—particularly its capital, Tirana—has witnessed a real estate boom of unprecedented proportions. Tower cranes dominate the skyline, new developments sprout at every corner, and record-breaking building permits have become

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Op-Ed - Page 6

From the Nile to the Balkans

The Strategic Price of Non-Enlargement

The Political Myth of the “Beautiful Protest”

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

Internationalization of Albanian Universities and the Challenge of Academic Integrity

The Cost of Embezzlement: Lessons from Albania’s Grant Scandals

Italy and Albania: Building a Shared Future Through Action and Partnership

Spectacle Over Substance: How Albania’s “War on Money Laundering” Ignores the Towers That Tell the Truth

Behind the Façade: What’s Fueling Albania’s Real Estate Boom?

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