Edi Rama

International Dance Festival by Angelin Preljocaj returns to Tirana with artists from across Europe

The International Dance Festival of Tirana, led by world-renowned Albanian-French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will take place from October 9 to 25, bringing artists and dance companies from across Europe to the...

Edi Rama unveils new cabinet

Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the 16 members of his fourth term cabinet during the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, four months after the May 11 elections. The new government will...

Albania to hold local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities this fall

Albania’s capital city and five other municipalities will hold local elections this fall. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the decision one day after SPAK sent Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s corruption...

Kissinger’s Leadership presented in Albanian: Rama and D’Alema highlight lessons for today’s politics

The book Leadership by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was presented in Albanian on September 9 at the Center for Openness and Dialogue at the Prime Minister’s Office in...

Government unveils legal package against illegal construction and arson

Prime Minister Edi Rama accompanied by the Justice Minister presented a package of legal amendments Monday targeting illegal construction, land misuse, and arson. The reforms will amend four existing laws...

Albania’s new parliament to convene first session on September 12

The first plenary session of Albania’s 11th legislature will be held on September 12, following a decree signed Monday by President Bajram Begaj, as required by the Constitution. Why is...

Rama urges ambassadors to focus on EU accession and economic diplomacy

Albania’s annual Conference of Ambassadors opened on Monday and will run until Wednesday, bringing together the country’s top diplomats from around the world. Why is this important: As a candidate...

Qukës–Qafë Plloçë road opens after 14 years of delays

One of Albania’s most important infrastructure projects in the southeast, the Qukës–Qafë Plloçë road, part of Corridor VIII, has officially opened for vehicle traffic. Why is this important: This project,...

Ksamil and Dhërmi beaches to pass from private to municipal management

Two of Albania’s most famous beaches, Ksamil and Dhërmi, will no longer be run by private operators but instead come under the management of their local municipalities. Why is this...

Albania to create National Water Operator amid reform push

The government has decided to establish a new national operator to manage water resources and supply, adding to the National Waste Management operator announced in late August. Why is this...