Edi Rama

Rama open to Afghan refugees staying in Albania following U.S. policy change

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama expressed no concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to block Afghan refugees from continuing their resettlement process in the United States. In an interview...

Albanian PM rules out additional migration agreements similar to Italy pact

During a press conference in Madrid, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama ruled out the possibility of signing agreements with other countries similar to the migration pact with Italy. He emphasized...

Democrats calls “historic, largest ever” nationwide protest against Rama government

The Democratic Party (PD) has announced a nationwide protest this Saturday. Leader Sali Berisha has described it as the largest opposition demonstration to date, though he has withheld details about...

Albania launches €250 million agricultural financing scheme to boost rural investments and exports

The Albanian government has introduced a €250 million financing scheme to support rural development and agriculture. The plan, backed by the state as guarantor, will provide funding for investments in...

Albania to host the World Law Congress in 2027

Albania has been selected as the host country for the 2027 World Law Congress, an event organized by the World Jurist Association (WJA). The decision was officially communicated to Prime...

Albania to review pension scheme with expert consultation

The Albanian government is continuing discussions with both international financial institutions and local experts regarding potential adjustments to the country’s pension system. Speaking at a recent conference, Prime Minister Edi...

OECD ranks Albania as regional leader in public administration and digital procurement

A new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its SIGMA program has ranked Albania as a regional leader in public administration and digital public procurement....

Tirana schools to introduce full-day schedule and lunch for pupils starting next year

Starting next year, all public primary and lower secondary schools in Tirana will provide lunch for students, enabling them to stay in school until 4:00 PM. The initiative aims to...

Survey shows public trust growing in Albanian State Police performance

The annual survey on public satisfaction with the Albanian State Police, conducted by the Institute for Development, Research, and Alternatives (IDRA) in partnership with the Swedish government’s “Strengthening Community Policing...

Final farewell to Archbishop Anastas Janullatos in Tirana

Today, the final farewell was given to Archbishop Anastas Janullatos, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, who passed away on January 25th, at the age of 95. The funeral...