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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Some ended up financing a boxy red skyscraper in downtown Tirana, Albania’s capital, and coastal villas, prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

The skyline of the capital Tirana has been transformed, with a plethora of towers mostly designed by international architects.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

A number of Albanians from the diaspora have returned to Tirana to join the demonstrations, including Xheku Shena from Canada.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

Part of the suspect investments relates to properties and construction projects in Tirana, Palase and Himare and other coastal areas, the prosecutors said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

Tirana press photographs have shown some groups of girls engaged in mortar training, others in target shooting.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Sarah Jane Elpern

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