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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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).
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,
By Bernd J. Fischer When Enver Hoxha, Albania’s long-time Stalinist dictator, was buried with honors under the socialist realist statue of Mother Albania in the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Tirana, the date of
By Anastasia Nazarko – In an exclusive interview with Tirana Times, Albania’s well-known political analyst, Blendi Kajsiu, discusses his skepticism of the EU project, Albania’s transition, and his work as a social
The year of Albania’s centennial will likely be politically stable and economically lukewarm, but it will also be key to the country’s future. TIRANA, Jan. 05 – Twenty-twelve is special for Albania
With the beginning of a new year, the question arises as to what 2011’s legacy will be, and how 2012 will unfold. With this in mind, experts from around the country shared
National pride movements could shake up political scene TIRANA, Jan 20 – Albania’s political scene – long dominated by two large parties of the center right and left – could be headed
In a scathing interview with the Albanian service of Voice of America, former U.S. Ambassador to Tirana John Withers discusses the state of Albanian democracy and political class. VOA: How do you
TIRANA, Jan. 19 – For sure respecting the constitution remains the fundamental priority in every country. But having a president that may also guarantee that the constitution is followed and respected clearly
Tirana Times TIRANA, MArch 15 – In a recent interview with Tirana Times, the Ambassador of Italy to Albania, HE Massimo Gaiani, took the opportunity to emphasize the differences between the Greek
Time for change TIRANA, March 1 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) organized on March 1st a roundtable with civil society participants about discussing the potential ways to depoliticize and
TIRANA, Mar 1 – The world’s sixth largest economy and a growing South American giant, Brazil now has an embassy in Tirana and relations are at the highest point they have ever
“Becoming a member of the EU is a profound change for the country and society. It is not just the responsibility of the political forces and institutions. Every citizen is concerned, and