Edi Rama
Democrats still without candidates for local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities
The Democratic Party has yet to find its candidates for the November 9 local by-elections in Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Tepelenë, Mat, and Cërrik. After meeting on Saturday, the party’s leadership...
Government approves new construction and land protection measures
The Albanian government’s new package of measures on urban planning, development, inspection, and land protection has officially entered into force, following approval by the Council of Ministers through a normative...
Edi Rama blasts media for twisting Trump joke at Copenhagen Summit
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama hit back at international media coverage on Thursday, accusing outlets of distorting a lighthearted remark he made at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen....
Rama at Copenhagen Summit: EPC is Europe’s “best creation since the EU”
Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen as a guest, months after hosting the same forum in Tirana in May. He praised the format...
AMA data challenges claims of government control over media
Official data from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) for the period August 1–31, 2025, reveals a striking contrast between political rhetoric and the actual media landscape. Why is this important: Despite...
Democratic Party demands parliamentary debate on government program
The parliamentary group of the Democratic Party (DP) has formally requested a motion with debate on the priorities announced in the government’s four-year program. Why is this important: The move comes...
Rama on Albania-Kosovo-Croatia Defense Pact: “This is for defense, not for attack”
Prime Minister Edi Rama has downplayed reactions to the military cooperation agreement between Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia, stressing that it is a defensive arrangement, not a call to arms. Why...
Edi Rama shares footage of public space clearance: “We move from North to South”
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared new footage from the ongoing national operation to free public spaces across Albania. Why is this important: The initiative, launched in July, targets illegally occupied...
Edi Rama new cabinet holds first meeting, approves dismissal of Erion Veliaj
At its first meeting, the Rama 4 cabinet unanimously voted to approve the dismissal of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Why is this important: The decision was introduced outside the official...
Rama launches de facto campaign for Tirana partial elections
Prime Minister Edi Rama has moved quickly after the Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj, saying too much time had already been lost leaving the capital “without...