Albania elections
Edi Rama rejects opposition claims of electoral program plagiarism, says opposition platform is a “farce”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed accusations from the opposition that the Socialist Party copied their program, calling the claim “ridiculous” and reaffirming that key pledges, including the increase of...
Controversy erupts over alleged call for criminal gangs to support Berisha by his media ally
A recent TV editorial by Çim Peka, a close ally of Sali Berisha and head of the pro-Berisha media outlet Syri.tv, has caused an uproar in Albania. In his address,...
Albanian Government halts public sector hiring ahead of May 11 elections
The Minister of State for the Public Administration and Anti-Corruption, Adea Pirdeni announced that all new public sector hiring will be suspended from March 3, in accordance with a government...
Opposition leader Berisha vows to end Albania-Italy migrant agreement if elected
Sali Berisha has announced that if the opposition wins the upcoming elections, Albania will not renew its agreement with Italy on migrant management. Speaking in an interview with the Italian...
PM Rama intensifies criticism of justice system, calls for accountability
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama convened an extraordinary meeting of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, delivering yet another detailed and forceful critique of SPAK and the broader justice system....
We are not a Prosecutorial Republic: on Tirana’s 105th Anniversary, PM Rama denounces SPAK’s handling of mayor’s arrest
In a late evening event celebrating the 105th anniversary of Tirana being declared Albania’s capital, Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered his most forceful criticism yet of SPAK’s prosecution of arrested...
Sali Berisha hires Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign consultant for May 11 elections
Chris LaCivita, the political consultant credited with Donald Trump’s successful 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, has been contracted by Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) to lead its campaign for the May 11...
Former President Alfred Moisiu urges political parties to prioritize Albania’s future
As Albania approaches its parliamentary elections on May 11, former President Alfred Moisiu has called on political parties to focus on building a better future for the country. Speaking at...
Electoral lists divide power between party leaders and voters in Albania’s upcoming elections
In Albania’s upcoming parliamentary elections on May 11, party leaders will play a decisive role in determining the fate of a significant portion of the candidates. Of the 140 parliamentary...
Major Albanian parties agree on amendments to Electoral Code for diaspora voting
Albania’s two major political parties, the Socialists and Democrats, in coordination with the State Election Commissioner, have agreed on amendments to the Electoral Code that aim to ensure that votes...