Edi Rama
Over 700 rare works on display in new Mediterranean history exhibition in Tirana
Over 700 rare historical works, including original books, manuscripts, maps, and engravings dating from the 14th to 19th centuries, will go on public display as part of a landmark exhibition...
EU to open all negotiation chapters with Albania in June
The European Commission will open all remaining chapters of EU accession talks with Albania next month, marking a breakthrough in the country’s long road to membership. Why this is important:...
Berisha after election loss: “The fight begins now, Albanians must be patient”
Opposition leader Sali Berisha again rejected the May 11 election results in a press conference, calling them a “farce” and accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government of manipulating diaspora votes....
Albania hosts NATO’s “Defender Europe 25”
Albania has officially launched the multinational military exercise “Defender Europe 25,” with thousands of NATO troops mobilized across the country as of Tuesday morning. Why is this important: The drill,...
Zelensky calls Rama, invites Albania to next Ukraine summit
Ten days after the European Political Community summit brought 40 European leaders to Tirana, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to discuss...
Defeated at home, DP turns to Washington with $6m lobbying push
The Democratic Party of Albania (DP), facing one of the worst electoral defeats in its history, has taken its complaints over the May 11 elections to Washington, through its high-profile...
Denmark takes EU presidency on July 1, signals support for enlargement
Starting July 1, Denmark will assume the rotating presidency of the European Union. In advance of this, Copenhagen has reaffirmed its strong backing for the EU enlargement process — with...
Albania concludes vote count: Socialists secure historic fourth term as opposition collapses
Nine days after the May 11 elections, Albania officially concluded the vote count — including diaspora ballots — across all districts. The final results show a decisive win for the...
Study shows that AMA data contradicts claims of media bias in favor of government
A new study by Shqiptarja.com, based on official data from the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and approved by the Central Election Commission (CEC), challenges a long-standing narrative promoted by Albania’s...
Macron deepens France–Albania ties with visit beyond EPC and investment summit
Besides attending the European Political Community Summit and the FII Europe investment forum, French President Emmanuel Macron remained in Tirana for an additional day to hold a bilateral meeting with...