Edi Rama
Rama meets Erdogan in NY to discuss bilateral and regional issues
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. The leaders discussed bilateral ties, regional issues,...
Bektashi World Headquarters officially backs sovereign state proposal
The Bektashi World Headquarters in Tirana has officially welcomed the initiative to establish the Bektashi Order as a fully sovereign entity. The Order described this step as historic, marking a...
Rama urges UN reform at General Assembly, highlights proposal for Bektashi Sovereign State
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a critical speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly during the “Summit for the Future.” He called for urgent reforms within...
PAA pressures Democrats ahead of 2025 elections
In the lead-up to the 2025 elections, small parties like the Agrarian Environmentalist Party (PAA) negotiate with major parties to secure parliamentary seats and influence. These negotiations often resemble power...
Flamingos return to Pogradec amid Albania’s conservation efforts
Albania’s flora and fauna suffered greatly in the past due to excessive hunting, leading to a drastic decline in bird populations, particularly migratory species. With Albania’s numerous lakes and lagoons...
Envisioning the Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order
The world’s newest and smallest state, only 27 hectares in size, is being planned to be established in the Albanian capital, Tirana. Although still just a project on paper, Albanian...
Prime Minister rules out new asylum agreements
Prime Minister Edi Rama has firmly stated that Albania will not enter into any asylum agreements with other countries, aside from the existing one with Italy. Context Last week, during...
EU forms Advisory Committee to accelerate Western Balkans’ membership bid
The European Commission has launched a Joint Advisory Committee to fast-track EU membership for candidate countries, including Albania. This committee will guide, monitor, and support reforms while engaging civil society...
PM: Porto Romano port to support NATO operations in strategic Corridor 8
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that Albania is prepared to facilitate NATO operations along Corridor 8, a strategic route linking the Adriatic and the Black Sea. Speaking at a ceremony...
Edi Rama gathers Socialist mayors to focus on diaspora vote
Albanian Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama convened a meeting with all Socialist mayors, with a key focus on the diaspora vote. Why is it important Both the...