* 1991 – A gigantic statue of Albania's long-time leader, Enver Hoxha, is brought down in the Albanian capital Tirana, by mobs of angry protesters.

Decreasing urban space and increased traffic congestion have become major problems as a general construction chaos is observed in Tirana.

According to preliminary data from the 2011 national census, the population of Tirana within city limits is 421, 286.

Stemming from historical migratory waves, Tirana is known for its hospitality represented in many traditional songs with the warm hospitality symbols of ' bread ', ' salt ', and ' heart '.

The largest hospital in Tirana is Mother Theresa Hospital ( Qëndra Spitalore Universitare Nënë Tereza ), which is associated with University of Tirana, Faculty of Medicine.

Tirana is home to five well-preserved traditional houses ( museum-houses ), 56 cultural monuments, eight public libraries, and the National Library of Albania ( Biblioteka Kombëtare ).

Tirana is host to academic institutions such as the University of Tirana, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Agricultural University of Tirana, Academy of Physical Education and Sports, University of Arts ( Academy of Arts of Albania ), the Academy of Sciences of Albania, and the Skanderbeg Military University, national and international academic research institutions, as well as NGOs.

English Base is an English Language school in Tirana.

The Municipality of Tirana is divided into 11 administrative units referred to as Njësi Bashkiake ( Municipal units ).

Tirana is Albania's major industrial and financial centre.

Tirana is the media hub of Albania.

Tirana is home to the publication of dailies including Shqip, Zëri i Popullit, Shekulli, Gazeta Shqiptare and Koha Jonë.

Tirana is a major centre for sport in Albania.

Local transport within Tirana is by bus or taxi.

The Tirana Railway Station is north of Skanderbeg Square, alongside the coach terminal at the north end of Boulevard Zogu I.

Tirana is served by the port of Durrës, 36 km distant from the capital.

Kavaja is included in the Tirana County also.

There is a dual carriageway connecting the port city of Durrës with Tirana, Vlorë, and partially Kukës.

In May, Tirana announced the arrest, trial, and conviction of nine People's Assembly members, all known for opposing Yugoslavia, on charges of antistate activities.

Tirana International Airport Mother Theresa ( Nënë Tereza in Albanian ), also known as Rinas Airport, was reconstructed in 2007.

In addition, Tirana enjoys a very active nightlife where luxury cars and charming women invade the streets and bars of the former politburo residence area known as Blloku.

Nevin Meçaj is an Albanian actor, best known internationally for his role as Niku in the film Tirana Year Zero.

It is commonly known as Rinas International Airport, as it is located northwest of Tirana, in the village of Rinas.

Undoubtedly the most famous Albanian composer, however, was Çesk Zadeja, known as the Father of Albanian classical music ; he composed in many styles, from symphonies to ballets, beginning in 1956, and also helped found the Music Conservatory of Tirana, the Theatre of Opera and Ballet, and the Assembly of Songs and Dances.

Some of the team's archeological discoveries are on display within the monastery, known as the Museum of Apollonia ( opened in 1958 ) and other artifacts from Apollonia are in the capital Tirana.

Tirana soon came under pressure from Moscow to copy, at least formally, the new Soviet model for a collective leadership.

Soviet leaders also promised to build a large Palace of Culture in Tirana as a symbol of the Soviet people's " love and friendship " for the Albanians.

After the end of communist rule in 1991, Tirana experienced its fastest population growth when people from rural areas moved to the capital for better economic opportunities.

The city serves as a venue for the Tirana Biennale, Tirana Jazz Festival, Summer Day, White Night on 28 November, Rally Albania, Netet e Klipit Shqiptar, and Tirana Fashion Week.

Half a dozen urban plans for Tirana prepared by consultants have included proposals on how to guide development.

In 1995, Regional Consulting, a Vienna-based urban planning firm funded by the Austrian government prepared a master plan for Tirana.

In 1995, a Land Management Task Force composed of Albanian urban planners, PADCO ( a US-based consulting firm ), GHK ( UK-based consulting firm ), and the Graduate School of Design of Harvard University prepared a preliminary structural plan for the Tirana metropolitan area.

The plan was updated by PADCO in 2002 into a Strategic Plan for Greater Tirana, which covered the metropolitan area.

The preparation of a new master plan for Tirana was under way for almost a decade ( 2002 – 2011 ).

Since the beginning of the transition, foreign donors have funded no less than ten urban transport plans and studies for Tirana, prepared mainly by foreign consultants ( in some cases invited by the City, in others hired directly by the donor organization ).

Tirana accounted for about 13, 000 of the country's 42, 000 direct lines ; Durrës, the main port city, ranked second with 2, 000 lines ; the rest were concentrated in Shkodër, Elbasan, Vlorë, Gjirokastër, and other towns.

President Zogu's speech for KF Tirana, football champions of Albania, 1930

In 2005, 50 Leke were issued for the 85th anniversary of the proclamation of Tirana as capital and the theme of traditional costumes of Albania.

In October 2000, he entered and won the race for the Tirana mayorship as Socialist Party candidate against writer Besnik Mustafaj.

As of the end of Rama's 11-year mayoral term, running water in Tirana continued to be available for only 6 hours a day.

In the professionalism aspect, the European University for Tourism ( EUFT ) opened in Tirana to better train hospitality sector personnel.

The democratic opposition won the majority of votes for the Constitutional Assembly, and on May 31, 1924, the democratic forces took over the town and from Shkodër headed to Tirana.

After being expelled from this school for his pro-Communist sympathies in 1936 he gained entry to Tirana Officers School, but he left the following year after volunteering to fight for the republican side in the Spanish Civil War.