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Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

Tue 13 May 2025 17:32 CEST

The Socialist Party with Prime Minister Edi Rama wins the election in Albania clearly. It is clear after 97 percent of the votes have been counted

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama Leads in Election for Fourth Term

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama Leads in Election for Fourth Term

Mon 12 May 2025 19:32 CEST

The result of Sunday's parliamentary election in Albania is delayed. But with over 40 per cent of the votes counted, the Socialist Party led by Prime Minister Edi Rama is heading for victory with 52

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Sun 11 May 2025 16:43 CEST

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest

Albania Aims for EU Membership by 2027, Says Prime Minister

Albania Aims for EU Membership by 2027, Says Prime Minister

Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:26 CEST

Already in two years, Albania hopes to be able to fulfill the requirements to become a member of the EU.

Albania shuts down Tiktok for at least a year

Albania shuts down Tiktok for at least a year

Sat 21 Dec 2024 15:58 CET

"My island has been destroyed by floods" – great frustration

"My island has been destroyed by floods" – great frustration

Wed 13 Nov 2024 12:59 CET

Measured calls for restraint in the climate fight and frustration over lack of will and ambition. It's a long way between the leaders at COP29

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

Thu 7 Nov 2024 19:08 CET

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

First boat with migrants arrives in Albania

Wed 16 Oct 2024 08:29 CEST

16 migrants have arrived in Albania from Italy, the first group in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's touted deal with the Balkan country. According to Albania's Prime Minister, other countries have already shown interest in a similar solution – but been rejected

Albania thanks Putin for the open road to the EU

Albania thanks Putin for the open road to the EU

Tue 15 Oct 2024 10:41 CEST

With an ironic thank you to Vladimir Putin, Albania is seriously opening its negotiations for EU membership. We will move quickly, promises Prime Minister Edi Rama

First Migrants from Italy to Albania

First Migrants from Italy to Albania

Mon 14 Oct 2024 14:58 CEST

An Italian patrol boat with the first group of migrants on board has set off towards Albania, confirms an Italian government source.

Europe may get a Muslim microstate

Europe may get a Muslim microstate

Tue 24 Sept 2024 18:31 CEST

Europe can get a new miniature state similar to the Vatican State. A minority group of Muslim mystics will get to form their own enclave in Albania's capital Tirana