Today: Apr 29, 2026

Op-Ed - Page 87

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
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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Albania’s energy privatization is a strategic decision

By Janusz Bugajski The privatization of Albpetrol, Albania’s state-owned energy company, must be a top priority for Tirana. Privatization with the most responsible international partner will not only enhance the country’s economic
14 years ago
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Albania’s progress toward the European Union

By Janusz Bugajski At a time when Albania’s political progress is closely scrutinized by international institutions, with Tirana seeking to fulfill all requirements for European Union (EU) accession, a renewed focus is
14 years ago
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Chasing ghosts in the political party arena

By Alba Cela * TIRANA, July 12 – The most recent Electoral Reform in Albania has been a real rollercoaster of political actions, sentiments, steamy declarations and frozen relations. From progressive sudden
14 years ago
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Talking Albanian Politics and Society

By Karsten Ankj粠Jensen Mr. Ambassador, you are leaving Albania after a long stay. What are the impressions you are taking with you? What are your expectations on the new assignment in China,
14 years ago
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Mother Teresa’s Prayer for Judges

By P쳰arim Kalo Many have happened to go to the stairs of our Ministry of Justice across the hall. In the left side of the hall, somewhere in a rather dark corner,
14 years ago
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Yes, you can, and you must ACT Now!

You have the power to change things. But, in order to do so, you have to believe in yourselves, and you have to believe in the power that you possess to improve
14 years ago
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Improving lives, building partnership

Humanitarian work of Australian medical teams has improved lives of those affected, inspired with stories of hope, friendship, compassion and of the strength of the human spirit, says Ambassador of Australia Jenny
14 years ago
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Predicting Albania’s next steps

The next 12 months could reshape Albania’s political and economical scenes and affect the country’s domestic and international policies for years to come. Tirana Times Tirana, May 31 – The next twelve
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