Edi Rama
EU Delegation congratulates Edi Rama and new cabinet, urges continued reform efforts
The European Union Delegation in Albania officially congratulated Prime Minister Edi Rama and his new cabinet on taking office, emphasizing the importance of sustained reform efforts to advance the country’s...
Tirana City Council to decide on Erion Veliaj’s dismissal this week
The Tirana City Council is expected to meet in the coming days to initiate procedures for dismissing Mayor Erion Veliaj, following a decision by the Socialist Party National Assembly that...
Edi Rama sworn in for fourth term as Albanian Prime Minister
Edi Rama was sworn in on Monday for a fourth consecutive term as Albania’s Prime Minister, along with his 16-member cabinet, in a ceremony before the President. The new cabinet...
Albanian parliament holds short session to approve government program and cabinet
Albania’s parliament held a much shorter-than-expected session on Thursday to present the government’s program and hold a confidence vote for the new cabinet. Why is this important: Although a 24...
Socialists present 55 page governing program for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party has unveiled a 55 page governing program outlining its priorities for the fourth Rama administration. The program, which Prime Minister Edi Rama will present to parliament on...
Albania opens fifth cluster in EU accession talks
Albania officially opened the Fifth Negotiation Cluster – Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity – on Tuesday, marking another key step toward EU membership. This cluster includes four chapters: Transport Policy...
President signs decrees for Rama’s new cabinet and virtual minister
President Bajram Begaj has signed the decrees appointing Albania’s new cabinet ministers, just days after mandating Edi Rama to form his fourth government. The decrees cover 16 ministries and include...
International Dance Festival by Angelin Preljocaj returns to Tirana with artists from across Europe
The International Dance Festival of Tirana, led by world-renowned Albanian-French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will take place from October 9 to 25, bringing artists and dance companies from across Europe to the...
Edi Rama unveils new cabinet
Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the 16 members of his fourth term cabinet during the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, four months after the May 11 elections. The new government will...
Albania to hold local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities this fall
Albania’s capital city and five other municipalities will hold local elections this fall. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the decision one day after SPAK sent Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s corruption...