A commemoration to Ismail Qemali – Tirana Times
Today Jan. 24, 2019, marks the 100th anniversary of Qemali''s passing. 2019 also marks the 175th anniversary of his birth as well. Even though the circumstances of his death still remain a mystery, through the years more documents upon the weight of his positive contribution are resurfacing.
In Tirana visit, Azerbaijan''s president promises to double gas supplies to Europe and to help build Albania''s infrastructure – Tirana Times
"This gas will pass through Albania and this will provide additional support and contribution to Europe''s energy security," Aliyev said. Albania co-hosts the TAP pipeline that brings gas from Azerbaijan through Turkey and Greece to Italy and will increase both Albania''s and EU''s energy security, a key feature of cooperation between the two
Albania: The ''Sleeping Renewable Energy Giant'' of
Changing weather patterns over the years have forced the country to import energy to cover domestic needs, as a lack of storage capacity requires Albania to
Massive protest rally hopes to reboot opposition action – Tirana Times
In addition to Rama, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj was the focus of much criticism, as the opposition prepares for administrative elections next year. Analysts pointed out that the main message of the protest was a show of force, with attendance being higher than any the opposition has had in a long time, and especially coming in the middle of a summer
Tesla''s Shanghai Megapack energy storage plant breaks
US electric car producer Tesla broke ground on a megafactory in Shanghai on Thursday, marking the company''s first energy storage system factory outside the US
Corre Energy to deliver one of Europe''s largest battery storage
2 · Colin Gleeson. Joe Brennan. Fri Jul 5 2024 - 07:43. Corre Energy, the Dublin-listed renewable energy storage developer, has entered into a joint venture with a Dutch company to develop its most
Sport – Tirana Times
Football fans risk imprisonment and life stadium bans under new gov''t law. TIRANA, Mar. 11 – The Albanian government proposed severe punishments, including imprisonment, to avoid violent episodes in football stadiums, such as the March 3 attack on the referee of the Superliga Kamza-Laci, who was violated not only by fans who. Read Full
How to reach Berat by bus
Since the Berat bus station is the last stop, you can get inside and wait. It takes ~15 minutes to reach the city centre and the ticket costs ~40 leks (~ 0.4 €). It is not easy to find out where to get down as bus stops are not easy to identify. Get down here and you can hike to the Berat castle directly.
Agreement reached in principle for College of Europe to open Tirana campus, a ''historic'' development for Albania''s EU outlook – Tirana Times
Tirana could soon host the third campus of the venerated institution in the Western Balkans, hoping to bring the same vision that it had in late 40s Western Europe and early 90s Eastern Europe. "It is first and foremost a signal of hope, a symbol of the serious commitment that the EU has towards the region despite all the doubts cast by the delays and stagnation of
Features – Tirana Times
TIRANA, May 31, 2024 – The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) has been chosen as an institutional partner of the NATO Public Forum 2024, the flagship public conference at the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. to be held on
Potential new Investment in the Energy Sector – Tirana Times
In an Interview with VOA, the CEO of Excelerate Energy, Steven Kobos, stated that his company is now undertaking a feasibility study for the floating terminal and thermal plant.
Super capacitors for energy storage: Progress, applications and
Nowadays, the energy storage systems based on lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells (FCs) and super capacitors (SCs) are playing a key role in several applications such as power generation, electric vehicles, computers, house-hold, wireless charging and industrial drives systems. Moreover, lithium-ion batteries and FCs are superior in terms of high
International – Tirana Times
TIRANA, Sept. 1, 2023 – Albania is set to take over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council this week, marking the second time the country will hold the position since becoming a non-permanent member in January 2022.
Editorial – Tirana Times
Editorial: Legislating away democracy on made up allegations sets a terrible precedent. TIRANA TIMES EDITORIAL Almost the day after he handed over the office of the head of state, Ilir Meta, one of Albania''s top political leaders for nearly 30 years, was faced with "a scoop" by government-friendly media outlets claiming that. Read Full
Panic in Skanderbeg Square: Tragedy avoided after a car enters the pedestrian area
A frightening episode has occurred on election day in Skanderbeg Square in the center of Tirana, when a 32-year-old, drove his car in the pedestrian area of the square risking the lives of the passersby, after crashing
Tesla to Build Factory in Shanghai for Large-Scale Batteries
By Reuters. April 9, 2023. SHANGHAI — Tesla will build a factory in Shanghai to manufacture its large-scale energy-storage battery known as the Megapack, the Chinese state news agency Xinhua
Tesla Megafactory in Shanghai Gets Construction Permit
Tesla has received a construction permit for a new Megafactory in the Lingang area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, marking a significant
Tirana Times | Tirana
Tirana Times, Tirana, Albania. 1,936 likes · 22 were here. Tirana Times is Albania''s newspaper of record in English and the go-to source for news and analysi
Tesla''s New Shanghai Factory to Produce 10K Energy Batteries
Tesla announced in April plans to establish a new super factory in Shanghai, which would produce Tesla''s large-scale commercial energy storage
Tesla''s Shanghai megafactory to begin construction in May
The Megapack, a large-scale commercial energy storage battery, is designed to enhance renewable energy storage and distribution for grid operators and
Economy – Tirana Times
Reflecting renewed emigration wave, remittances to Albania reached record high in 2023. TIRANA, March 28, 2024 – Money sent home by Albanians working abroad saw a significant increase in 2023, reaching the highest historical level since 2008, according to the latest data reported by Albania''s central bank. Remittances were almost 930 million.
After Kosovo, Albania to create a network with North Macedonia
By Tirana Times December 26, 2020 15:17 Related Articles. Flat tax gets different evaluations; Prime Minister Rama talked also about other important projects in the energy sector, focusing on the construction of Skavica hydro power plant, near the border with North Macedonia. According to Rama, once that project will be finished, it
Project launched in Albania for production of battery energy
Tirana-based Vega Solar, which develops, installs and maintains rooftop solar power plants, saw an opportunity to contribute to diversification with battery energy
News – Tirana Times
Europol''s PANDORA operation shuts down 12 phone fraud call centres In the early hours of 18 April 2024, German, Albanian, Bosnian-Herzegovinian, Kosovar and Lebanese police forces raided 12 call centres identified as the source of thousands of daily scam
Luggage Storage Tirana
The first official luggage storage facility in Tirana, located in the center of the city, next to Skanderbeg Square where all the sightseeing, restaurants and conference centers are. For 1Eur the hour or 5 Euros all day for up to two luggages we are here for you to help and keep your items safe.
Albania: The ''Sleeping Renewable Energy Giant'' of The Balkans?
Located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula in South-eastern Europe, Albania hardly makes the headlines when it comes to its developments and aspirations in the energy sector. However, the country''s energy mix has one of the highest shares of renewable energy in Europe. In 2020, the share of renewables reached 45% of
Solar Integration: Solar Energy and Storage Basics
Temperatures can be hottest during these times, and people who work daytime hours get home and begin using electricity to cool their homes, cook, and run appliances. Storage helps solar contribute to the electricity
In Tirana, von der Layen promises 80 million euros in grants to
Von der Leyen said the money would go to support the investment in a floating solar plant in Vau i Dejës, the modernization of the Fierza Hydropower Plant as well as an energy efficiency project in the dormitories of the University of Tirana Campus -- Qyteti i Studentit. ''Significant help'' but cannot solve ''staggering'' needs
Region – Tirana Times
In Tirana visit, Kosovo PM discusses contentious deal with Serbia. TIRANA, March 27, 2023 – Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited Tirana over the weekend, holding discussions with Albania''s top leaders and focusing on his country''s ongoing dialogue with Serbia, which has been high on the agenda in recent months. Read Full Article
National police chief sacked following string of major criminal events – Tirana Times
TIRANA, Aug. 31, 2022 - Albania''s national police chief has been sacked over "not achieving objectives," following a summer that saw a string of high-profile crimes and a high number of victims.
