Opinion (Albanian TV program)

Opinion
Also known as	Opinion TV Klan
E Diela Debat
Created by	Blendi Fevziu
Directed by	Indrit Kasmi
Presented by	Blendi Fevziu
Country of origin	Albania
Original language	Albanian
Original release
Network	RTSH
Release	31 August 1997 (1997-08-31) – 1998 (1998)
Network	TV Klan
Release	26 September 1998 (1998-09-26) – present

Opinion is an Albanian talk show focused on politics and current events, broadcast on TV Klan and hosted by journalist Blendi Fevziu. It is considered the first televised political debate program in Albania.

History

The program premiered on 31 August 1997 under the title E Diela Debat ("Sunday Debate") and was originally broadcast on RTSH. On 26 September 1998, it moved to TV Klan, where it has continued airing. ^[1]

The first political debate hosted on the show brought together the two main political leaders of the time, Sali Berisha and Fatos Nano. ^{[2] [3]}

Over its broadcast history, Opinion has produced more than 2,500 hours of live programming and over 3000 episodes within its first 14 years, featuring approximately 8000 guests. The program is regarded as one of the most influential and long-running talk shows in Albania. ^[4]

Format

Since the 2008–09 television season, the program has aired four nights a week: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 22:00, and the traditional Thursday evening edition at 21:00. This structure has continued in subsequent seasons. ^[5]

Each episode typically features debates, analysis, commentary, interviews, and testimonies, with guests drawn from politics, society, and public life. The show frequently discusses current political and social developments in Albania. ^[5]

Notable political figures who have appeared as guests include Edi Rama, Ilir Meta, Sali Berisha, Fatos Nano, Erion Veliaj Lulzim Basha, and many other key actors in Albanian political life. Beyond politics, Opinion has also hosted personalities from the fields of art and literature such as Ismail Kadare and Dritëro Agolli, as well as representatives of Albanian sports, including members of the national football team. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

See also

• Blendi Fevziu

References

1. "Gazetari i njohur Blendi Fevziu kujton fillimin e Opinion para 26 vitesh: Atëherë quhej E Diela Debat". Newsin.al (in Albanian). 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
2. "Debati Nano-Berisha arriti kulmin/Jehonë në botën shqiptare dhe vendet fqinje!". CNA.al (in Albanian). 3 September 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
3. "Emisioni më i ndjekur në Opinion, debati Nano vs Berisha". Klan Kosova (in Albanian). 8 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
4. "26 vite "Opinion", Blendi Fevziu: Mbi 3000 emisione dhe mbi 8000 të ftuar". Opinion.al (in Albanian). 31 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
5. "Opinion – e hënë–e mërkurë 22:00 & e enjte 21:00 – Emisioni politik më i ndjekur dhe preferuar në ekranet shqiptare". TV Klan (in Albanian). Retrieved 31 August 2025.
6. "Edi Rama sonte në emisionin "Opinion", intervista e parë pas paktit me Bashën". Koha Jonë (in Albanian). 25 May 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
7. "Ismail Kadare rrëfehet në Opinion: "Ramiz Alia, një fatkeqësi për Shqipërinë", 29 tetor 2010". TV Klan (in Albanian). 29 October 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
8. "Jeta dhe krijimtaria, intervista e Dritëro Agollit për "Opinion" – 2007". TV Klan (in Albanian). 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
9. "Why citizens should vote again, Berisha on Opinion: "I will not return for…"". Alfapress. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.