Edi Rama

Albanian PM condemns media speculation over teen murder case, floats TikTok ban

Nearly three weeks after the tragic killing of a 14-year-old boy by a peer, which also left another minor injured, the incident continues to spark widespread public and political debate....

Albanian PM denies €110 million payment to Francesco Becchetti amid opposition demands for parliamentary inquiry

Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly denied claims that his government has paid €110 million in compensation to Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti, despite a Belgian court ruling enforcing the arbitration...

Albanian Prime Minister attends key EU-Balkans meeting in Brussels

Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Brussels today to meet with the new President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, as part of a high-level informal dinner with Western Balkan...

Democrats demand inquiry over €110 million arbitration payment to Becchetti

The Democratic Party (DP) has requested an urgent interpellation with Prime Minister Edi Rama over the alleged €110 million payment to Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti. The opposition claims the payment...

Albanian PM Edi Rama invites diplomats to join mission in Brussels

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on diplomats and international relations professionals to apply for positions in Albania’s mission to the European Union in Brussels. In a social media...

Sali Berisha returns to DP headquarters, denounces legal case as political

After spending 331 days under house arrest, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha returned to his party’s headquarters on Wednesday, greeted a small crowd of enthusiastic supporters. In a press conference,...

Edi Rama pledges identity correction for Albanians in UK during London visit

During his visit to London as part of the “Proud of Albania” tour, Prime Minister Edi Rama promised to initiate diplomatic negotiations with the British government to allow Albanians who registered with false...

Albania joins SEPA

Albania has officially become a member of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), marking a historic step in its path toward European Union integration. The announcement was made on November...

Opposition calls for pension fund reform amid budget discussions

The Albanian Parliament has seen renewed calls for a dedicated pension fund during ongoing debates about pension reforms. Opposition MPs argue that a sustainable fund is essential to address the...

Albanian Parliament passes historic €8.2 billion budget for 2025 amid opposition protests

The Albanian Parliament has approved the 2025 budget after a marathon two-day session. With 75 votes in favor, 40 against, and no abstentions, the €8.2 billion budget—the largest in the...