Edi Rama
Socialist Party prepares for diaspora vote ahead of May elections
One week before the official registration period begins for Albanian emigrants to vote in the May 11 parliamentary elections, the Socialist Party (SP) has already compiled a detailed register of diaspora voters....
Albanian Prime Minister reflects on key issues in marathon end-of-year press conference
Prime Minister Edi Rama hosted his annual end-of-year press conference, a record-breaking 3-hour and 15-minute session that covered a wide range of topics, from his defense of Tirana Mayor Erion...
Giro d’Italia to start 2025 edition in Albania, a first for the country
Giro d’Italia, one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, will kick off its 2025 edition in Albania. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held...
Albanian government’s TikTok ban sparks political battle with opposition
The Albanian government’s decision to suspend TikTok for one year, part of a broader package of measures aimed at improving school safety, has turned into a new political battleground. Despite...
Albania completes property title registration for inherited homes in Himara
The government has concluded the process of issuing property titles for inherited homes in the Himara municipality in just six months. Prime Minister Edi Rama attended a ceremony to deliver...
Albanian and Kosovo Parliaments convene in Pristina for joint session
130 Members of Parliament from Albania and Kosovo, alongside their respective government cabinets, gathered in Pristina for a joint session that marked a milestone in fostering unity and cooperation between...
Coordinating Council of the Diaspora holds fourth meeting in Tirana
The Coordinating Council of the Diaspora convened its fourth meeting in Tirana on Thursday, focusing on key initiatives to strengthen Albania’s ties with its global diaspora. Why is this important: Nearly...
EU allocates €13 million to modernize Albania’s ground forces
The European Union has provided a €13 million fund to the Albanian Government for the modernization of its ground forces. This was one of the benefits outlined in the Partnership...
Albania opens Cluster 6 of EU accession negotiations
In a significant step on its path to European Union membership, on 17 December Albania officially opened Cluster 6 of its EU accession negotiations. The meeting of the third EU-Albania...
Altin Dumani voted most influential public figure of the year
In a survey conducted by JAVANEWS, Altin Dumani, the head of SPAK, was named the most influential figure in Albania’s political and institutional developments for 2024. The poll, conducted over...