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Ilva Tare
@IlvaTare
Nonresident Senior Fellow in Washington, DC. #BalkansDebrief host. Born 
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I’m thrilled to share some personal news: As of April 1, not only do I live on the other side of the Atlantic but I have started working with the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC where I will launch the #BalkansDebrief series. I'm honored to join the team at 🇦🇱🇺🇸
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We're delighted to announce that @IlvaTare is joining the Europe Center as a nonresident senior fellow. Welcome to the @AtlanticCouncil, Ilva!
Checkout Ilva's bio here 
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🙏 grateful to everyone’s support and kind wishes!
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‘Thank you with all my heart’, the start of a new chapter in @IlvaNow’s personal and professional journey
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I had the privilege of meeting the #NobelPrize recipient and champion freedom warrior last night #gala I'm grateful for all the efforts and fights you put in, #media
“Was hard to convince 🇬🇧&🇺🇸editors to publish a book about Albania, for which they didn’t have interest & kept asking me to write from a more international perspective, and the irony is that some Albanians think that I used Albania for fame” - @ the Harriman Institute
Great talk with during her first ever interview for an Albanian TV channel since her arrival as the US Ambassador in our country. Frank and direct answers to direct questions about sensitive topics #Exclusive #7pm #donotmissit
📍The US calls on 🇷🇸 President #Vucic to immediately and unconditionally release the three 🇽🇰 police. state.gov/detention-of-k
Lea’s interview about the upcoming book #free is still the most talked about of this #television season in #albania My friends and followers requested the interview with subtitled in English #euronewsalbania 👉 youtu.be/XA7caL3O-Q8
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Impressive advocacy by Kosovo's president @VjosaOsmaniPRKS.
In less than 2 mins, Osmani clearly lays out the reasons why she does not want Kosovo to become another dysfunctional state in the Balkans & how she seeks to make sure Kosovo Serbs are no longer held hostage to @AVucic.
Congratulations to #YuriKim 🇦🇱 on her new and remarkable recognition as the next Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European Affairs and 🇺🇸 acting Assistant Secretary, starting July 10.
I'm trying my best to keep the tradition of #Albanians cooking 🦃 on New Year's Eve despite living across the ocean. Happy #2023 to you all🙏
My mom proudly holding the career award I received from the Albanian Union of Journalists. Deeply touched🙏 #media #journalist #television #25yearscareer
Delighted to talk with talented and sharp observer about book #free to be published in October in 10 languages #Exclusive #albania #communism #democracy #dictatorship
As of today is confirmed that 🇦🇱 & 🇽🇰 governments will hold the sixth joint meeting in #Gjakova, on Wednesday June 14th. This will be the first public meeting of PM #EdiRama and PM #AlbinKurti since 🇦🇱 proposed a draft #statute on the #Association named #CSMM to the international… Show more
Very informative conversation with 🇺🇸 DAS Escobar 🇲🇪elections should be held 🇽🇰&🇷🇸 need an agreement asap, 🇧🇦 the OHR decision is supported by the US, 🇲🇰 pushing for speedy EU integration, 🇦🇱 on justice reform there are occasional misteps. Watch here 🗣️youtu.be/R1KwqzwH_v4
Happy Independence day 🇦🇱 Gezuar Shqiperise dhe shqiptareve kudo jetojne! Time to work hard and make the most of a beautiful country with rich resources and struggling economy. #IndependentsDay #albania #proud #responsibilities #albanians #redandblack #kuqezi
Albanians put most of their trust on the international community. This is what the second poll conducted by the #PoliticalBarometer at #EuronewsAlbania in collaboration with the prestigious surveying company #MRB, discovered.
#Albanian PM supports the claim that the three detained foreigners are under suspicion for #Espionage #Russia #NATO
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Çfarë trishtimi që edhe kur bëhet fjalë për një ngjarje kaq delikate sa ajo e Gramshit, gjithëfarë gjelash laramanë ia marrin avazit majë plehut të interesave të tyre mizerabël! Po edhe çfarë krenarie për rojet ushtarake që i neutralizuan tre individët e dyshuar për spiunazh!
The #WesternBalkan countries expectations on the #Berlin Summit under 🇦🇱 Chairmanship are high. What is #Tirana negotiating with the 🇪🇺 on the concrete actions and #EU funds needed to support economic integration? I spoke to who is working tirelessly on preparing… Show more
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Tomorrow, 10am ET/16hrs CET | @OdetBarbullushi joins a #BalkansDebrief with @IlvaTare on the upcoming Berlin Process summit in as an opportunity "to translate the 
growth plan into actions that can bring the region closer to the single market." bit.ly/3RM9DRo
I was honored to meet #chrishill in #tirana and last night in #dc.He has been a 1st grader in #belgrade when his father served as #ambassador.In these challenging times as the #us ambassador is keen(to quote him)to get things done! I wish him & the best of luck🙏 🇺🇸🇷🇸🇦🇱
Free is finally in the US.I have finally the perfect gift for my DC friends, who look at me with a long silence when I say I am from 🇦🇱 well now they have a chance to buy a beautiful read about this tiny country with tragic past where a talented writer was raised 🙏
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Truly honored to moderate a terrific discussion focused on the #WesternBalkans enhancing of regional connectivity and integration as a critical step for the 18 million consumers, who aspire to become 🇪🇺 citizens. Thank you to & for making me part of a pivotal… Show more
Like other Adriatic nations, Albania has a long and beautiful stretch of coastline with turquoise sea and lovely beaches, and with fewer crowds there is more likely to be ample space for your towel, too… 🇦🇱 #tourism theguardian.com/world/2022/jan
Have you followed #Bosnia’s #elections? What do you think happened and why the public outrage after decision to impose a new election law. Tune in tomorrow as I talk to on what to expect in 🇧🇦 #WesternBalkans #BalkansDebrief 🗣️
How EU & US can support reforms and voices in the #Balkans commited to European and democratic values? Had a great conversation with on how the West should give oxygen & energy to the fresh voices and help shape an #european future #BalkansDebrief 🇪🇺🇺🇸
I didn’t meet when studying at where she is currently a professor, but I am glad i interviewed her about #free a marvelous book soon to he launched #communism #albania #democracy #memories #reflection #Philosophy #euronewsalbania #ilvatare
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Same dates, same beautiful experience, different location!
This August (due to delays from authorities in providing the needed licenses for the location), we are obliged to move to Tirana. (1/3)
Two years ago, I embarked on a new journey, sailing through uncharted waters, alongside the cherished compass of my family, towards the captivating shores of #WashingtonDC. Little did I know that this daring voyage would unfold as one of the most magnificent chapters in the story… Show more
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‘Thank you with all my heart’, the start of a new chapter in @IlvaNow’s personal and professional journey
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bit.ly/3cId9tLAre you a podcast fan?Want to learn about the #WesternBalkans & their #EuropeanIntegration path?Then #BalkansDebrief of is the podcast to listen to.Episodes cover a wide range of topics, with insights from best experts of the region. Subscribe:
Tune in tomorrow for a #BalkansDebrief episode on the ongoing 🇧🇬&🇲🇰 dispute. Is a compromise possible? Had a great conversation with 🎙enlargement #nationalism #EU #WesternBalkans
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Albanian PM agrees to take in political immigrants from #Afghanistan
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Tune in tomorrow to watch my conversation with for #BalkansDebrief what will the meeting of European Council bring on enlargement in #westernbalkans especially 🇦🇱 and 🇲🇰 is the two “staged accession” proposal by a possibility?
#BalkansDebrief live at do not miss this interview with 👇 on the “two staged” EU membership for the #WesternBalkans 🇽🇰🇷🇸🇧🇦🇦🇱🇲🇰🇲🇪 #EU #US #enlargement #economic #cooperation #singlemarket
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For the launch of @ACEurope's #BalkansDebrief, @IlvaTare interviews @rumeliobserver on the issue of EU enlargement. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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Even EUSR @MiroslavLajcak & @StateDept's Escobar support an unconditional & immediate release of the three Kosovo policemen abducted by Serbia.
Crucial to ensure their safe return to families before any further talks. Law enforcement officers cannot be traded against criminals.
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30 doctors from Albania are flying today to #Italy to assist with the coronavirus crisis 
#Montenegro government falls after the PM #Abazovic lost the vote of confidence in the Parliament after 12 hours of debates. It is unclear whether President #Dukanovic will seek another majority to form a government or perhaps have a technical government or general elections 🇲🇪
Met the charming today at the & discussed #Challenges and future #European path of the #WesternBalkans. More to come soon…
Will be hard to explain to my son that #batman made it to the #capitolhill on 6th of January 2021 #thelastdaysoftrump
Very interesting conversation at #BalkansDebrief with discussing implications in Europe & #westernbalkans of the three year gas deal of 🇷🇸 with 🇷🇺 while EU counties approved another #sanctions package on #russian oil #war #ukraine Tune in tomorrow 🎙
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Ilva Tare began as a journalist just as Albania began as a democracy. Thank you for having done your job with intelligence, integrity, courage & respect for the public - in short, for having made an indispensable contribution to building democracy in Albania. twitter.com/EuronewsAlbani…
Meetings in the 🇺🇸 Senate show the genuine interest and vivid willingness to help countries in need for the US support! Productive meetings and hopefully tangible solutions soon #WesternBalkans
Very informative talk with of regarding the National Theatre of Albania fate and rebuilding euronews.al/al/ilva-now/20
Thomas making #snowangels and the soundbite is a cortesy by his caring sister Melody😀 #WashingtonDC #snow #kids #happysmile
Was showing my daughter the exceptional win of the #gold medal in #Munich2022. I remember Luiza’s struggle during my days in the #Albanian media, to get financial support from authorities & even when she didn’t get it she continued to fight & run👉
Will the new EU 🇪🇺methodology impact the pace and the quality of the #accession talks with candidate countries? Had a conversation with #PierreMirel honorary General Director of What is the staged accession he proposes?Tune in tmw 🇲🇪 🇷🇸🇦🇱🇲🇰 🇽🇰🇧🇦
📍sound arguments from in her opinion for explaining why #Albanians have not “invaded” the #UK but rather been used as scapegoats from the messy British government 👇
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Another step on Ukraine's EU path. Honoured to receive from @ZelenskyyUa the answers to @EU_Commission questionnaire, handed over by @vonderleyen only 10 days ago. Extraordinary times take extraordinary steps and extraordinary speed. @Denys_Shmyhal @StefanishynaO @AndriyYermak
“Crucial moments demand significant solutions and questions”. I will be moderating this live event with and DAS Escobar on Tuesday 20th at 9am ET/3pm CET 👇
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June 20, 9am ET | Catch the conversation with DAS Escobar @StateEUR & @MiroslavLajcak @eu_eeas on the recent developments in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the US-EU cooperation in the region.
REGISTER: bit.ly/3NbiU4ASome truths for whoever want to listen from the US Ambassador in Albania. The two nations foster an impressive and precious friendship. Time to make the most of it 🙏
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Ambasadorja amerikane në Shqipëri, znj. Yuri Kim @USAmbAlbania dha intervistën e saj të parë televizive që nga marrja e detyrës, ku preku disa tema të nxehta në një bashkëbisedim me gazetaren @IlvaNow në #EuronewsAlbania
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Ilva Tare embarks on a new mission by joining the Atlantic Council
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In dieser Zeit, in der man ja manchmal Gefahr läuft, die Hoffnung zu verlieren, war heute ein Tag des Zusammenfindens: Der #Westbalkan wächst näher zusammen. Alle sechs Länder haben sich auf zentrale Abkommen geeinigt - das klingt vielleicht klein, ist aber ein Riesenschritt. 1/3
With we discussed about challenges the society has to face due to #COVID19 pandemic and how the can help with a socio-economic plan targeting vulnerable groups euronews.al/al/ilva-now/20
I'm hoping that by using this CNN tip, I will be able to explain #Albania’s beautiful destinations not just by comparing it with #Italy or #Greece #beautiful #coastline #summer #destination cnn.com/travel/article
I had the privilege of moderating a crucial and timely discussion involving EU Special Envoy and DAS Escobar. Our conversation focused on the ongoing crisis in the north & the prospects of restarting the dialogue.
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LIVE | How to restart the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue? Tune in now for a conversation with EUSR @MiroslavLajcak, DAS Escobar @StateEUR , and @IlvaTare on the recent developments in the region. Submit questions here: AskAC.org. #BalkansForward twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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Thone qe 1 milionshi pare nuk tregohet. Por ky eshte nje nga krenarite e mia me te medha, ndonese shifra me shume 0 kam lene ne cdo arkive televizioni ku kam punuar. Keto jane klikime te nje eksperience te re. Asnjehere mos thuaj eshte vone, ta nisesh nga 0. #dritaretv
The government should involve the media community in the discussions of the Media Law says @IlvaNow interview 👉 euronews.al/al/aktualitet/
Today’s victory of as President of Kosova is a victory for all women who have achieved success through hard work and commitment. Time to prove #transformational #european #western #vision #values & #lidership #kosova #president
I was delighted to talk to about the stalled #dialogue between 🇽🇰 and 🇷🇸 What should be done differently to change the status quo? has suggestions for #Kosova and #Serbia! Do not miss his interview for #BalkansDebrief tomorrow
Delighted to have been invited by in #Bled to speak about restoring trust in #Media & #Politics in the face of #disinformation in the #WesternBalkans. A lot to be done, #journalists should start by looking at their flaws and challenges in addressing fake narratives
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Majlinda fixing Nora’s hair in the back room, before photos are taken, is just about the most touching and lovely and empowering thing I’ve seen this year. #Olympics #Tokyo2020 #GOLD @MkKosova @NoraGjakova @KosovaJudo
Kryetari i PD e quan te vonuar reagimin e qeverise ne ndihme te biznesit dhe qytetareve dhe kerkon testime masive per shqiptaret #COVID19 @IlvaNow #coronavirus
Truly grateful to have your support in our daily endeavors to fight for facts and the truth 🙏
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"Media freedom is essential to democracy. Reporters should ask real questions, leaders should give real responses. Respect to @IlvaNow & other #Albanian journalists for asking tough questions, researching facts & empowering people to make up their own minds."
our team, bringing professional and trusted news daily during these challenging times of #COVID19 #media #besueshmeri #raportimcilesor
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European Commission to recommend first IGC for #Albania in June
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Ilva Tare, @IlvaNow , drejtuese emisioni dhe shefe e lajmeve për afro 25 vjet ka zgjedhur të mos jetë më çdo natë në ekran!
E mira çmohet më shumë kur mungon!
I jemi borxhli Ilvës si shikues dhe koleg për gjithçka ka dhënë për gazetarinë!
🇦🇱 is a strong ally of 🇺🇸 says in her #interview for #BalkansDebrief & the #Congress may consider some budget appropriation in order to support #Albania after the #cyberattacks allegedly from #Iran as a retaliation for hosting #MEK members
Even #2020 has its own miracles
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Elderly couple in #Albania beats COVID-19 after receiving treatment at home
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Had a great conversation with on the preparations and expectations of the #WesternBalkan countries from the Berlin Summit in 🇦🇱. And if you are a fan of #BalkansDebrief here js where you can find on Spotify, Apple podcast or your favorite podcast platform… Show more
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The Berlin Process Summit is coming to Tirana in October! @OdetBarbullushi joins @IlvaTare for a new episode of #BalkansDebrief to explore what can be expected at the summit. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1