Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared that he will remain in office and that his political mission will end only when Albania achieves its goal of joining the European Union. The statement was made during a meeting at the Palace of Brigades with the political leaders of the Socialist Party and the heads of parliamentary committees, where Rama also addressed calls from the opposition and his critics for him to step down. According to the Prime Minister, resigning under pressure

Prime Minister Edi Rama has commented on the protests held in the country in recent weeks, stating that he understands the citizens and that he has reflected on the reasons that brought them out into the streets. In an interview from Tirana with the British television network “Channel 4”, Rama said that the protests are not necessarily about facts, but rather about citizens’ increasingly higher expectations. “I have reflected a lot on this protest and have reached the conclus

Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that paving works have started on the Potom–Backë–Qafa e Martës road, an investment expected to bring the regions of Korçë and Berat closer together by creating a new connection between Korçë and Skrapar. Through a post on social media, the head of government described the project as a strategic and long-awaited investment, which, according to him, will bring numerous benefits for residents and the local economy. “Paving has begun on the

While Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama speaks about “Besa” and an administration that will change, those who have worked closely with him over the years have a different view. One of them is former head of the Socialist Party branch in Korçë, Muharrem Meko, who, in a social media post, claims that Rama’s administration is the worst in the country’s 114 years of statehood, even surpassing that of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha. He says the current government has also drive

Opposition MPs blocked the parliamentary podium on Thursday to prevent the presentation of a report drafted unilaterally by the socialist majority at the conclusion of the work of the Special Commission on Territorial Reform. Although the commission operated as a bipartisan body, the Socialist Party decided to submit as the final product to Parliament a report prepared by its own experts, while the Democratic Party opposed the move, unsuccessfully requesting that Parliament v

The final report of the Socialist Party on territorial reform outlines four scenarios for how the map of municipalities could be configured after the next local elections, but it does not propose a final number of local government units. The 357-page document does not include any new administrative map or a specific number of municipalities proposed by the Socialist Party. In the introduction, the co-chair of the commission, Arbër Mazniku, explains why the map approved 12 yea

Prime Minister Edi Rama has presented the government’s new measures to support children and young people with disabilities during a meeting at the “Jonathan” Social Center. Rama announced that the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2026–2030 foresees doubling financial support, expanding community-based services, and providing easier access to education, employment and rehabilitation. According to the Prime Minister, around 11,000 children and young people acr

Albania’s territorial map is expected to undergo further changes, with the aim of reducing the number of municipalities to no more than 50 ahead of the 2027 local elections. The initiative is being led by the Socialist Party, which intends to complete the territorial reform even without a consensus with the opposition, if a political agreement between the parties cannot be reached. An analysis conducted by experts engaged by the government majority has identified 14 municipal

Another debate took place in Parliament between Movement Together MP Redi Muçi and Socialist MP Erion Braçe during discussions on the agricultural land law. Muçi raised accusations regarding problems in agriculture and government policies, while Braçe responded by defending his positions and the work done for the sector. “I want to speak about a law on which I agree with Erion, one that I will also vote against. Erion mentioned that the construction sector has experienced gro

The Democratic Party (PD) will convene the National Council this afternoon at 6:00 PM, with the agenda including the election of the team that will assist the party chairman. According to media reports, Flamur Noka and Saimir Korreshi will compete for the position of General Secretary of the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, the candidates for the positions of deputy chairpersons of the Democratic Party will be Luciano Boçi and Belind Këlliçi, as well as Erisa Bajazhi and Nikola K

The government has officially announced the start of pension indexation by 2.7% from July, a decision accelerated due to rising inflation. Meanwhile, a major overhaul of the pension scheme is expected in September in cooperation with the World Bank. However, while the ministry speaks about approval processes and consultations, economic expert Kujtim Hoxha has raised concerns about what is actually happening with pensioners’ finances. According to the expert, the 2.7% increase

World-famous Albanian singer Dua Lipa has raised concerns about environmental policies in Albania, criticizing legal changes affecting protected areas. During a conversation with Albanian writer Lea Ypi on her podcast “Service95 Book Club”, the Albanian-born singer spoke about current developments in the country and the way environmental issues are being managed. Dua Lipa said that changing environmental laws without a public consultation process is a concerning issue. “We ca

A few hours before Kanye West’s concert, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage on social media from the stadium where the event will take place in Tirana. According to the Prime Minister, the concert will put Albania on another global map, that of the international music community. “THE CONCERT STADIUM IS READY, an event that will put Albania on another global map, that of the worldwide music community, whose members, thanks to tonight’s musical event, will do what they do e

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared footage on social media showing the progress of construction works on the Elbasan–Rrogozhinë road, describing the project as a strategic investment for the country's infrastructure and development. In a Facebook post, Rama emphasized that the road section is part of Corridor VIII and will help improve connectivity between cities, enhance road safety, and strengthen Albania’s role in the region. “And with the work continuing on the Elbasan–Rr

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted on Facebook regarding the debate about Porto Palermo, emphasizing that the government has rejected requests for construction in the area. In his post, Rama states that there has been interest and requests for development projects, but they have not been approved, presenting this as an example of how, according to him, reality is distorted on social networks. “GOOD MORNING and with a simple example that shows how reality is overturned by an

In a social media post, the now independent MP Marjana Koçeku shared an interview of hers in the “Financial Times”. The “Neomalsorja”, speaking about the protests, said that parents have raised their children with the idea that happiness lies beyond borders, while the protests showed that Albanians are beginning to see their own land as a place worth living in. In her post, she writes that she expressed what she has felt for a long time—that her generation’s struggle is not t

Shortly before the start of the plenary session and the announced protest outside Parliament, the main entrance of the Parliament building has been surrounded with metal fencing, while authorities have increased security measures across the entire perimeter. According to reports from the scene, the pedestrian area and the “Castle of Tirana” zone have been blocked, with access allowed only for MPs and authorized personnel. At 10:00, the next protest rally is expected to begin,

SSACOC has sent Parliament a second request for Balluku’s arrest. According to sources within the Albanian Parliament, the Special Prosecution Office submitted a second, undisclosed request 15 days ago for the removal of former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku’s parliamentary mandate and her arrest, based on new charges related to the seizure of a villa in Dhërmi, suspected to be a hidden asset belonging to Balluku. This comes six months after SSACOC’s first request, whi

Media reports and analyses point to rising tensions between Turkey and recent developments surrounding the Bektashi community in Albania, particularly following the idea of establishing a “Bektashi state,” previously proposed in public discourse by Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to these reports, Ankara considers this idea a “red line” in bilateral relations, viewing it as an undesirable precedent for the institutional organization of Islamic communities in the region. In

“New Albania”, Elisa Spiropali has put an end to speculation about a possible departure from the Socialist Party, stating that her political battle will continue within the party. Speaking to the media ahead of Tuesday’s parliamentary session, Spiropali reaffirmed her commitment to remain in the Socialist Party, while openly challenging Prime Minister Edi Rama by confirming she is working on a draft proposal titled “New Albania”, which she has recently presented as her vision