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Editorial note: Opposition’s October 7 protest, a study in self-destruction
Economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla famously defined stupidity as causing harm without gaining any benefit. The leaders of the Albanian Democratic Party (DP) would have done well to remember this...
Japanese Cultural Week: A dive into tradition, art, and cuisine in Tirana
The Japanese Cultural Week, part of the International Cultural Weeks, will take place from October 9 to 15, offering an extraordinary celebration of Japanese culture. This week-long event aims to...
Tirana braces for opposition protest and possible road blockades
Tirana is on edge today as both the Democratic Party and law enforcement finalize preparations for the opposition’s highly anticipated protest, set to begin at 18:00. While the Democrats are...
Heavy rains cause widespread flooding and disruptions across Albanian cities
Intense rainfall and strong winds impacted Albania on Friday, leading to flooding across several cities and complicating road traffic. Police have issued safety warnings, advising caution due to hazardous road...
Construction finally begins on Tirana’s major North-Western Bus Terminal
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj announced the start of construction for a new major bus terminal at Kamza Turn. The North-Western Bus Terminal, located at Tirana’s main entrance, will be five...
Tirana joins UN Panel for Sustainable Urban Development
Tirana, represented by Mayor Erion Veliaj, participated in a high-profile UN panel on Sustainable Urban Development in New York, coordinated by the mayors of Paris and Rio de Janeiro. The...
What the Bektashis are really asking for
The only positive thing that came from the public disclosure of Edi Rama’s proposal for the sovereignty of the Bektashi Order, aimed at granting international representation to this religious sect...
Extraordinary archaeological discovery in Shënmri, Tirana
Archaeologists from the Directorate of Archaeological Services at National Institute for Cultural Heritage (IKTK) have successfully conducted an excavation in Shënmri village, Tirana, uncovering a cemetery that dates back to...
Envisioning the Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order
The world’s newest and smallest state, only 27 hectares in size, is being planned to be established in the Albanian capital, Tirana. Although still just a project on paper, Albanian...
Commemorating the Peza Conference: a turning point in Albania’s WWII resistance
September 16 marks the anniversary of the Peza Conference, held in 1942 in the village of Peza in the vicinity of Tirana. It was a crucial event in Albania’s struggle against anti-fascist...