Edi Rama

First test flight lands at Vlora Airport, marking milestone for new terminal

The first test (certification) flight has landed at the newly built Vlora Airport, signaling the start of its operational phase. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku...

Albania to open eight more EU Chapters at fifth intergovernmental conference on May 22

Albania will open eight new chapters in its EU accession talks later this month, as the country prepares for the fifth intergovernmental conference with the European Union on May 22...

Rama: Giro d’Italia and EU Summit will showcase Albania to the world

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced final preparations for two major events in Tirana—the start of the Giro d’Italia on May 9 and the arrival of European leaders for the EU-Western...

Rama urges Albanian diaspora in Greece to return ballots before May 11

Prime Minister Edi Rama has once again called on Albanian migrants in Greece to return their ballots before the May 11 deadline, emphasizing that this vote is not just about...

Delays in diaspora voting fuel speculation of intentional sabotage by Greece

With six days to go before Albania’s May 11 elections, serious problems have emerged in the country’s first-ever external voting process in Greece. The delays are linked to the international...
Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan.

King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Albania, pledges support for Kosovo recognition and stronger ties

King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan arrived in Tirana on Friday for an official visit at the invitation of Albanian President Bajram Begaj. During his stay, he met...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, delivering his speech at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Europe’s center-right embraces Berisha again — prompting a scornful response from Albania’s prime minister

The European People’s Party (EPP) has adopted a resolution titled “Electoral Integrity in Albania,” submitted by the Democratic Party (DP) of Albania at its recent congress in Valencia. The document,...

Growing interest from foreign tech firms in Albania highlights digital shift

Foreign tech companies are increasingly choosing Albania to expand their coding and software operations. According to the Albanian government, this trend is no longer driven by cheap labor but by...

McLaughlin poll for Top Channel: Socialists maintain strong lead ahead of May 11 elections

A new poll conducted by the U.S.-based firm McLaughlin & Associates and published exclusively by Top Story on Top Channel shows the Socialist Party (PS) maintaining a commanding lead in...
Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku speaking about Albania’s energy progress and future ambitions during meetings in Fier on April 29.

Edi Rama: Albania on track to become energy independent and net exporter

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking during meetings in Fier on Tuesday, outlined Albania’s progress and future ambitions in the energy sector, pledging that the country is on the path to...