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

Like her, Martin Taka, a 21-year-old journalism student from Tirana, never stopped using TikTok.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Marcus Rashford left Tuchel with something to remember him by from England's World Cup qualifier with a superb cross for Kane's second goal in Tirana.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

But the Real Madrid star, who had already been booked, was visibly unhappy when Tuchel replaced him six minutes from the final whistle in Tirana.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Khrushchev's denunciation of Stalin and wooing of Tito brought consternation to Tirana, but reliance on Soviet aid apparently tempered Albanian reactions.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

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