Sali Berisha
Albanian Socialists suspend campaign for national day of mourning honoring Pope Francis
Albania will observe Saturday as a national day of mourning to honor Pope Francis, following a decision by the government outlining the official protocol for public institutions. While the country...
Much anticipated McLaughlin & Associates survey confirms Socialist lead, dashes opposition conspiracy claims
A much-anticipated election survey by John McLaughlin—the pollster known for his work with Donald Trump and strategist Chris LaCivita—has reaffirmed the dominance of Albania’s ruling Socialist Party ahead of the...
Albania mourns Pope Francis, recalls his historic 2014 visit and message of religious unity
The death of Pope Francis has been met with deep sorrow in Albania, a country that held special significance for the late pontiff. Albania was the first European country he...
Rama and Berisha both claim victory ahead of May 11 elections
With 25 days to go until Albania’s parliamentary elections, both Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha are publicly confident their camp will win. Rama is seeking a...
Sali Berisha outlines DP tourism program, promises wage support and legal reforms
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha presented several policy proposals for Albania’s tourism sector on Wednesday during a series of meetings with tourism operators. The opposition leader promised direct state support...
Chris LaCivita confirms role in DP campaign, distances himself from U.S. government
American political consultant Chris LaCivita has confirmed his role as the official strategist for Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) ahead of the May 11 elections. Speaking on TV Klan’s Opinion, LaCivita...
Fourth intergovernmental conference gives boost to Albania’s EU ambitions amid election campaign
Albania opened its fourth Intergovernmental Conference with the European Union on Monday in Luxembourg, launching the second negotiation cluster — “Internal Market.” The opening coincides with the official start of...
Piepoli Poll: Socialist Party on track for fourth term as opposition support dips
Just one day before the official launch of Albania’s election campaign, a new Piepoli Institute poll commissioned by Report TV shows the Socialist Party (SP) maintaining a strong lead, while...
Edi Rama praises Trump in Bloomberg interview, says Kushner resort project not political favor
In a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama praised U.S. President Donald Trump, discussed his ties to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and pushed back against criticism of...
Lulzim Basha files criminal complaint against Berisha’s candidate in Durrës over alleged voter intimidation
The Euro-Atlantic Coalition, led by former Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha, has filed a criminal complaint with SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution) against Arjan Ndoja, a former prosecutor and current parliamentary...