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NATO’s Ankara Summit and Albania’s Uncertain Moment

Tirana Times, July 07, 2026 – The next NATO Summit, where the leaders of Allied member states gather annually, will take place on July 7–8, 2026, at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.

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A salute to America

By Marco Rubio Two hundred and fifty years ago today, in a brick hall in Philadelphia, our forefathers declared their independence from the most powerful empire on earth. They were not fools.

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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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Te head of the OSCE office in Albania, Ambassador Florian Rauning, said the summary was “merely a collection of information from reports in the Albanian media and allegations circulating publicly.” (Photo: OSCE)

Freedom of expression: Progress and persisting challenges in Albania and the region

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By Ambassador FLORIAN RAUNIG* When observing the media situation in South East Europe today, there are some peculiarities that seem to be specific for this region, while others represent more universal challenges

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Editorial: Doing more to remain economically competitive

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There was bad news on the economic front this week, as Albania took a dive an in important index that measures the ease of doing business worldwide and is seen as a

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Spaà§ Prison, ‘A sobering reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom and against tyranny’

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By Donald Lu* My colleagues and I visited Spaà§ today and were struck by the irony of the story of human brutality at this prison juxtaposed against the beauty of the rugged

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Funds gained through painful reform should be invested wisely

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TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL This week, the Albanian government declared success in its year-long efforts to discipline consumers of electricity in this country. The state-owned power distribution company, OSHEE, has collected about $500

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Dealing with domestic violence: The culture of silence must end

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By Robert Wilton* Domestic violence is not just physical abuse – hitting or kicking – but also includes insults, threats of physical harm, rape and a range of controlling behaviours. Women are

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The national team today has as many players ethnic Albanian players born in Kosovo, Switzerland or Germany as it does players born in Albania itself. (Photo: Archives)

Put on a plis, we’re going to Paris

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An underdog national team achieving its first-ever major tournament qualifications shows how a united people can be successful in Europe TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL If you live in Albania or anywhere where there

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Editorial: Governance quality should be focus of any cabinet reshuffle

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While there is a lot of talk in Albanian media about a possible reshuffle mid-mandate for the Albanian government, the motivation for any changes should be to provide a better quality of

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Op-Ed: Why meaningful justice sector reform is vital

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By Robert Wilton* Justice systems, like justice careers, are a journey. In my country, the UK, we have just celebrated the 800 year anniversary of one of our greatest justice system milestones.

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Op-Ed: ‘A good day for Europe and a good day for Albania’

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By Hellmut Hoffmann* Twenty five years ago today, on 3 October 1990, after nearly half a century of division, the reunification of Germany took place. After the fall of the wall in

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The Albanian Parliament (Photo: Archives)

Analysis: Early autumn politics

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By ALBERT RAKIPI Corruption, paranoia and conspiracy – How to remake the parliament: Back to the future – OSCE report leak: A ‘public secret’ goes public – Is the government seeking the

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‘They risked their lives and that of their families in order to save others’

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By Ambassador Marek Jeziorski Remarks by the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Marek Jeziorski, at the opening of the exhibition “They Risked Their Lives – Poles Who Saved Jews During the

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Op-Ed - Page 73

NATO’s Ankara Summit and Albania’s Uncertain Moment

A salute to America

From the Nile to the Balkans

Freedom of expression: Progress and persisting challenges in Albania and the region

Editorial: Doing more to remain economically competitive

Spaà§ Prison, ‘A sobering reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom and against tyranny’

Funds gained through painful reform should be invested wisely

Dealing with domestic violence: The culture of silence must end

Put on a plis, we’re going to Paris

Editorial: Governance quality should be focus of any cabinet reshuffle

Op-Ed: Why meaningful justice sector reform is vital

Op-Ed: ‘A good day for Europe and a good day for Albania’

Analysis: Early autumn politics

‘They risked their lives and that of their families in order to save others’

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