Edi Rama
New policy allows students to transfer to vocational schools during first year of high school
Albania has introduced a new policy allowing students to transfer from general high schools to vocational schools throughout their first year. The agreement, signed by the Ministry of Education and...
Rama defends Albania’s stance on MEK camp amid cyber attacks from Iran
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to sheltering Iranian exiles from the MEK camp in Manzë, despite cyberattacks from Iran in response to Albania’s support for the exiles....
Sali Berisha announces nationwide protests and civil disobedience starting October 6
The Democratic Party leader announced that starting October 6, they will organize protests across the country. The party leadership and parliamentary group have approved a strategy of civil disobedience. In...
Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji sentenced to one year in Prison
The Court of Appeals in Tirana upheld the one-year prison sentence of Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji, confirming the lower court’s ruling. Salianji was convicted for making fabricated accusations in...
Albania leads in race for OSCE Secretary General role
According to a report by Top Channel, Albania currently leads in the competition to have an Albanian elected as the OSCE Secretary General. This follows a key internal vote in...
What the Bektashis are really asking for
The only positive thing that came from the public disclosure of Edi Rama’s proposal for the sovereignty of the Bektashi Order, aimed at granting international representation to this religious sect...
Prime Minister Rama reacts to debate on sovereign Bektashi entity
Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted to the public debate on the proposal to create a sovereign entity for the Bektashi Order within the grounds of the World Bektashi Headquarters in...
Albania, Italy, and UAE agree on undersea power transmission line
Albania, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to build an undersea power transmission line connecting Albania and Italy. The UAE will support this project, enhancing energy connectivity...
Democrats begin coalition talks ahead of 2025 Elections
The Democratic Party (PD) has started meetings with allies to form a pre-election coalition for 2025. PD’s Secretary-General – the leader, Sali Berisha remains under house arrest on corruption charges...
Proposal for Bektashi state sparks controversy, conspiracy theories in Albania and beyond
The proposal to establish a Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order within Tirana has ignited a public debate in Albania, drawing sharp reactions from political figures, religious communities, and the...