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Albanian PM expresses solidarity with Spain following devastating floods

Prime Minister Edi Rama has expressed his condolences via social media in response to the catastrophic floods impacting Valencia, Andalusia, and Murcia in Spain, which have tragically claimed at least...
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PM Edi Rama accuses general jurisdiction prosecutors of collusion with fiscal evaders

Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused general jurisdiction prosecutors of collusion with fiscal evaders, contrasting their performance with that of the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), which...

Albania leads Europe in tourism growth, says PM Edi Rama

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared on social media that Albania is leading Europe in tourism growth according to the World Tourism Organization’s Barometer. From January to July 2024, Albania ranked...

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...
Blendi Gonxhja, Edi Rama, Belinda Balluku and Olta Manjani

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...
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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...
From left, Tony Cragg, “Incident (Vertical),” 2022; his “Stand,” 2023; Edi Rama, “Untitled,” 2024; and Bernard Frize, “Otona,” 2002.

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...
Edi Rama and Ursula von der Leyen

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...