Edi Rama
Pension reform surges to forefront of Albania’s public debate
While opposition parties continue their protests, their spotlight is unexpectedly being stolen by another issue that has suddenly surged to the forefront of public debate: pension reform. Prime Minister Edi...
Albanian Government plans major pension increase by 2029
The Albanian government announced plans to significantly raise pensions by 2029. Prime Minister Edi Rama, confident in winning a fourth mandate in the 2025 elections, has instructed his team to...
Albania set to launch first-ever direct flights to the U.S.
Albania is set to establish direct flights to the United States, marking a pivotal advancement in the country’s global connectivity. Prime Minister Edi Rama recently announced in New York that...
Edi Rama reengages with Albanian diaspora in NY, showcases judicial reform
Socialist Party leader Edi Rama has restarted meetings with the Albanian Diaspora. On his “Proud for Albania” tour, he stopped this weekend in New York where he chose a discussion...
Edi Rama’s work at Marian Goodman Gallery
Edi Rama’s art is currently featured at the prestigious Marian Goodman Gallery in Manhattan as part of the conceptual exhibition which showcases the gallery’s extensive history and influence in the...
Addressing Albania’s pension crisis: tackling wage underreporting
In a recent address on October 23, 2024, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized the critical importance of addressing the issue of false salary declarations in Albania’s economy and announced...
EU Commission President kicks off Balkan tour in Tirana
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her Balkan tour in Tirana. The decision to start in Albania reflects the country’s positive developments in its EU membership process. Last...
AI to oversee wage declarations and fiscal transactions in Albania
The Albanian Government announced that future verifications of business wage declarations and fiscal transactions will no longer be conducted by tax officers but through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prime Minister Edi...
Berisha calls for protests after Meta’s arrest
Democratic Party (PD) Chairman Sali Berisha announced a nationwide protest for October 29, hours after Ilir Meta’s arrest. He urged local PD leaders to mobilize citizensin every district to “paralyze the regime.” What he said: Berisha condemned...
Edi Rama to meet Albanian emigrants in New York and Thessaloniki
Prime Minister Edi Rama will meet with Albanian emigrants in New York on October 26 and Thessaloniki, Greece, on November 3, as part of his ongoing outreach to the diaspora. The Thessaloniki meeting...