Tirana

British

/ tɪˈrɑːnə, tiˈranə /

noun

the capital of Albania, in the central part 32 km (20 miles) from the Adriatic: founded in the early 17th century by Turks; became capital in 1920; the country's largest city and industrial centre. Pop: 390 000 (2005 est)

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But for Elvin Luku, a 32-year-old communication and new media professor from Tirana, the ban "had no impact on educating the younger generation" and may even have had the opposite effect.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Esmeralda Plori, a 21-year-old communications student and bar worker in the Albanian capital Tirana, said she had no trouble accessing the platform.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

After a 25-minute cameo as a substitute against Serbia at Wembley, Bellingham started in Tirana, delivering a bit of everything that makes him such a passionate point of discussion.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

Tuchel will prepare for Sunday's trip to Tirana with a squad of 24.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Most publications originate in Tirana, although during the 1960s the regime began to establish local newspapers.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

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