Edi Rama

Justice must be protected from politics, if it does not engage in politics

By Mero Baze In the way politics has treated SPAK and the new justice system in general, two different standards have been established. The standard of Sali Berisha, who openly...

PM Rama intensifies criticism of justice system, calls for accountability

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama convened an extraordinary meeting of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, delivering yet another detailed and forceful critique of SPAK and the broader justice system....

We are not a Prosecutorial Republic: on Tirana’s 105th Anniversary, PM Rama denounces SPAK’s handling of mayor’s arrest

In a late evening event celebrating the 105th anniversary of Tirana being declared Albania’s capital, Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered his most forceful criticism yet of SPAK’s prosecution of arrested...

Berisha accuses Rama of fearing Veliaj’s testimony

Opposition leader Sali Berisha has accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of being afraid that Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj will testify about his involvement in corruption before the Special Structure Against...

Prime Minister criticizes SPAK over Tirana Mayor’s arrest, refuses to dismiss him

Prime Minister Edi Rama declared on Tuesday that he will not dismiss Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana, following his arrest by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime...

Sali Berisha hires Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign consultant for May 11 elections

Chris LaCivita, the political consultant credited with Donald Trump’s successful 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, has been contracted by Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) to lead its campaign for the May 11...

Rama open to Afghan refugees staying in Albania following U.S. policy change

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed no concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to block Afghan refugees from continuing their resettlement process in the United States. In an interview...

Albanian PM rules out additional migration agreements similar to Italy pact

During a press conference in Madrid, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out the possibility of signing agreements with other countries similar to the migration pact with Italy. He emphasized...

Democrats calls “historic, largest ever” nationwide protest against Rama government

The Democratic Party (PD) has announced a nationwide protest this Saturday. Leader Sali Berisha has described it as the largest opposition demonstration to date, though he has withheld details about...

Albania launches €250 million agricultural financing scheme to boost rural investments and exports

The Albanian government has introduced a €250 million financing scheme to support rural development and agriculture. The plan, backed by the state as guarantor, will provide funding for investments in...