Edi Rama
Illegal cabins in heart of Theth spark clash between Prime Minister and Shkodra prosecution
Authorities have begun demolishing a group of illegal wooden cabins erected in the heart of Theth, Albania’s most iconic mountain village. The makeshift resort—ten cabins and two additional structures—was built...
Edi Rama unveils crackdown on public space grabbers, signals start of territorial reform
Two months ahead of forming his fourth consecutive government, Prime Minister Edi Rama has identified the fight against illegal occupation of public spaces and better control of territory as a...
Edi Rama warns of legal action over public space abuse in Tirana, calls for crackdown on illegal occupation
Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued a sharp warning to municipal authorities and property developers in Tirana, denouncing what he described as rampant and abusive occupation of public spaces for...
Edi Rama’s rebuke triggers mass resignations in Vlorë municipality
A sweeping administrative shake-up has hit Vlorë, following Prime Minister Edi Rama’s harsh criticism of the city’s local governance. Just hours after an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, 21 municipal department...
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...