Edi Rama
Albania’s QSUT to become Balkan medical excellence center under new agreement with San Raffaele
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Monday a strategic agreement between Albania’s University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa” (QSUT), the University of Medicine in Tirana, and Italy’s San Raffaele University Hospital...
Report TV Piepoli poll: Socialists projected to gain in Tirana and Shkodër as Berisha’s bloc loses ground
A new poll by the Piepoli Institute in partnership with Report TV projects electoral shifts in two of Albania’s most critical battlegrounds ahead of the May 11 elections—Tirana and Shkodër....
Albanian Socialists suspend campaign for national day of mourning honoring Pope Francis
Albania will observe Saturday as a national day of mourning to honor Pope Francis, following a decision by the government outlining the official protocol for public institutions. While the country...
New Shëngjin–Velipojë road opens ahead of tourist season, cutting travel time to the coast
A key coastal road connecting Shëngjin and Velipojë officially opened this weekend, dramatically cutting travel time between the two northern seaside towns from over an hour to just 20 minutes....
Government unveils “Fiscal Peace” plan: a new tax agreement model for Albanian businesses
The Albanian government has introduced a new initiative dubbed the “Fiscal Peace” plan, which aims to simplify tax obligations and provide a fresh start for businesses. Presented by Prime Minister...
Edi Rama issues apology after controversial remark draws public reaction
As the May 11 election draws closer, Albania’s political campaign has entered a more intense and verbally confrontational phase. On Tuesday, during a campaign rally in Gjirokastër, in the south...
Much anticipated McLaughlin & Associates survey confirms Socialist lead, dashes opposition conspiracy claims
A much-anticipated election survey by John McLaughlin—the pollster known for his work with Donald Trump and strategist Chris LaCivita—has reaffirmed the dominance of Albania’s ruling Socialist Party ahead of the...
Albania mourns Pope Francis, recalls his historic 2014 visit and message of religious unity
The death of Pope Francis has been met with deep sorrow in Albania, a country that held special significance for the late pontiff. Albania was the first European country he...
British daily Metro spotlights Tirana as a vibrant, affordable European getaway
The UK-based newspaper Metro has featured Tirana in a new travel piece, praising the Albanian capital for its mix of history, color, and urban ambition. The article, written after a...
Albania launches 24/7 traffic monitoring on major highways with smart camera system
Four of Albania’s busiest national highways — the Tirana-Durrës, Durrës-Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë-Fier, and Fier-Vlorë segments — will now be monitored 24 hours a day by a new smart camera system that...