Arian Çani
Arian Çani | |
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| Born | May 4, 1968 |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | early 2000s–present |
| Notable work | Zonë e Lirë |
| Spouse | Enida Petro |
| Children | 2 |
Arian Çani (born May 4, 1968) is an Albanian journalist and television presenter. He is known for hosting the political talk show Zonë e Lirë on several Albanian television channels, including TV Klan, Vizion Plus, and ABC News Albania.
Early life
Çani was born in Gjirokastër Albania. He spent part of his early childhood living with his maternal grandparents in a Greek-speaking environment and only learned Albanian later. He also revealed that he lived for some time in a children's home (orphanage) in Shkodër. [1][2]
Career
Çani began his career as a television presenter and journalist in the early 2000s. He is best known as the creator and host of the political talk show Zonë e Lirë, which initially aired on TV Arbëria (TVA), later on TV Klan from 2005 to 2007, than Vizion Plus (2007–2011), against to TV Klan (2011–2022) later ABC News Albania, to current airing on MCN TV.[3][4][5][6]
Public commentary
Çani is known for outspoken political commentary and has participated in numerous interviews and public debates on Albanian media. He has made controversial remarks regarding media and politics in Albania.[7]
Personal life
Çani is married to pediatric dentist Enida Petro. The couple has two children.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Arian Çani në një rrëfim si kurrë më parë". TiranaPost (in Albanian). 2017-05-17. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Arjan Çani: Kur linda prindërit më çuan në jetimore". FAX.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Rikthehet në TV Klan "Zonë e Lirë"". TV Klan (in Albanian). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "Surpriza në sezonin e ri: Largohet Arian Çani, ja kush e zëvendëson". Panorama Plus (in Albanian). 16 August 2022. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Lëvizje e bujshme: Arian Çani braktis TV Klan; Zona e Lirë do të transmetohet në ABC News". Dosja.al (in Albanian). 25 August 2020. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ ""Zonë e Lirë" rikthehet në MCN TV tre herë në javë". Publik Media (in Albanian). 14 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Arian Cani: 90 percent of people on TV are stupid". Telegrafi English. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Bashkëshortja e Arian Çanit flet për herë të parë në ekran për partnerin dhe vajzën (VIDEO)". Koha Jonë (in Albanian). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "Bashkëshortja e Arian Çanit rrëfehet për herë të parë rreth familjen së saj". ABC News Albania (in Albanian). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2025.