Edi Rama
Albanian PM confident country will join EU by 2030 despite opposition criticism
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is convinced that Albania will become a member of the European Union before 2030. In an interview following the Second Intergovernmental Conference between Albania and...
Albanian Prime Minister rules out migration deals with other EU countries, as Gjadër camp prepares to welcome first migrants
As the Gjadër Camp in northern Albania prepares to receive its first group of migrants, Prime Minister Edi Rama has definitively ruled out the possibility of making similar migration agreements with other EU...
The Elbasan Auto Moto Park: a boost to Albania’s tourism sector
Prime Minister Edi Rama recently announced an ambitious new project that could dramatically boost Albania’s economy and tourism sector—the Elbasan Auto Moto Park. The Park is poised to host international motorsport...
Italian authorities: first asylum seekers to arrive at Gjadër Camp next week
Italian authorities have confirmed that the first group of asylum seekers will arrive at the Gjadër camp in northern Albania next week. According to Italy’s Interior Minister, Matteo Piantedosi, the...
Rama: “Only two real protests in Albania – the rest are political shows”
Prime Minister Edi Rama, in a recent interview on the podcast “Flasim”, dismissed opposition-led protests as mere political theatrics. He emphasized that Albania has only witnessed two genuine protests during...
Rama and Orban highlight Albania’s EU accession progress, first chapters to open October 15
On October 15, Albania will officially begin opening the first negotiation chapters, known as the “Fundamentals,” as part of its EU accession process. Hungary, which currently holds the rotating presidency...
Turkish President Erdoğan returns to Tirana after two-years for key visit
After two years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made an important visit to Tirana, where he was warmly welcomed by Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Prime Minister Edi Rama. The...
Split stances on Gaza crisis: Erdogan and Rama disagree on Hamas and Israel
During a joint press conference in Tirana, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama revealed differing positions on the ongoing Gaza crisis. Erdoğan criticized Israeli government...
Albania receives kamikaze drones from Turkey, strengthening military ties
Albania received a significant military boost today with the announcement from Prime Minister Edi Rama that Turkey has donated several kamikaze drones. This follows the arrival of Bayraktar combat drones earlier in...
Albania and Turkey set ambitious trade goal of 2 billion euros
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced today that Albania and Turkey aim to reach a ceiling of 2 billion euros in trade exchanges. The statement came during a joint press...