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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Outrage spread and protesters began filling downtown Tirana carrying signs with images of Kushner, flamingoes, and Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

So, flamingos are likely to remain a familiar sight on the streets of Tirana.

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

Kristina Xhiveli, a 30-year-old environmental engineer who marched in Tirana last week, said people are exhausted with concerns about bad infrastructure, healthcare, education and other issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Fine Arts The first art school was established in Tirana in the 1930s.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Sarah Jane Elpern

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