Edi Rama
What the Bektashis are really asking for
The only positive thing that came from the public disclosure of Edi Rama’s proposal for the sovereignty of the Bektashi Order, aimed at granting international representation to this religious sect...
Prime Minister Rama reacts to debate on sovereign Bektashi entity
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the public debate on the proposal to create a sovereign entity for the Bektashi Order within the grounds of the World Bektashi Headquarters in...
Albania, Italy, and UAE agree on undersea power transmission line
Albania, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to build an undersea power transmission line connecting Albania and Italy. The UAE will support this project, enhancing energy connectivity...
Democrats begin coalition talks ahead of 2025 Elections
The Democratic Party (PD) has started meetings with allies to form a pre-election coalition for 2025. PD’s Secretary-General – the leader, Sali Berisha remains under house arrest on corruption charges...
Proposal for Bektashi state sparks controversy, conspiracy theories in Albania and beyond
The proposal to establish a Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order within Tirana has ignited a public debate in Albania, drawing sharp reactions from political figures, religious communities, and the...
Rama meets Erdogan in NY to discuss bilateral and regional issues
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. The leaders discussed bilateral ties, regional issues,...
Bektashi World Headquarters officially backs sovereign state proposal
The Bektashi World Headquarters in Tirana has officially welcomed the initiative to establish the Bektashi Order as a fully sovereign entity. The Order described this step as historic, marking a...
Rama urges UN reform at General Assembly, highlights proposal for Bektashi Sovereign State
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a critical speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly during the “Summit for the Future.” He called for urgent reforms within...
PAA pressures Democrats ahead of 2025 elections
In the lead-up to the 2025 elections, small parties like the Agrarian Environmentalist Party (PAA) negotiate with major parties to secure parliamentary seats and influence. These negotiations often resemble power...
Flamingos return to Pogradec amid Albania’s conservation efforts
Albania’s flora and fauna suffered greatly in the past due to excessive hunting, leading to a drastic decline in bird populations, particularly migratory species. With Albania’s numerous lakes and lagoons...