Rama: Culture of Impunity Is Over in Albania, No One Is Above the Law
Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Tuesday that Albania had ended its culture of impunity and that no one stood above the law. He made the statement in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked by The Kyiv Independent about investigations into senior officials, Rama said the justice system …
Kos: Albania Could Join EU Before 2030 if Positive Momentum Continues
Albania could join the European Union before 2030 if positive momentum among member states continues, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said on Tuesday. She made the remarks in Luxembourg after the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference. Asked whether the EU’s new accession rules could pave the way for Albania to …
Rama: We Will Not Stop Until Albania’s Flag Flies Alongside EU Flags
Prime Minister Edi Rama has reaffirmed Albania’s determination to join the European Union, saying the country will not stop until its national flag flies alongside those of EU member states. In a video message from Luxembourg on Tuesday, Rama spoke alongside Albania’s negotiating team following the 10th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference, …
US Embassy Warns Americans as Tirana Protest Turns Violent
The US Embassy in Tirana has urged American citizens to avoid protests and public gatherings after clashes erupted during a demonstration on Durrës Street, near Skanderbeg Square, on Tuesday. In a security alert, the embassy said the protest had turned violent after demonstrators threw stones. It warned that unrest could …
Erdogan Congratulates Kosovo’s New President, Pledges Stronger Ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated Kosovo President Justina Shiroka-Pula on taking office, expressing confidence that bilateral cooperation will continue to grow. In a congratulatory letter, Erdogan said cooperation between the two countries would further strengthen regional peace and stability. He conveyed his best wishes on behalf of the …
Albania and Luxembourg to Launch Direct Flights in March 2027
Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Luxembourg on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and Albania’s EU accession process. After the meeting, Rama announced that Luxair will launch direct flights between Luxembourg and Albania in March 2027. The new route will strengthen air links between …
Students protest outside Ministry of Education, tensions with police
Students and young people gathered outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Tuesday to protest against problems in the education system and the challenges facing young people in the country. The protest began at around 2:00 PM, with participants holding banners and calling for better conditions at universities, greater …
PM Rama: Albania has taken another step towards its place in the European Union
Albania has closed its fourth chapter in the negotiations for accession to the European Union. During the intergovernmental conference with the EU, Prime Minister Edi Rama described this as another step forward on the path towards European integration, emphasizing that the government’s objective is to accelerate the process and close …
Rama from Luxembourg: Albania to Close Another Chapter in EU Accession Negotiations Today
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced from Luxembourg that Albania will close another chapter today as part of its negotiations for accession to the European Union. The head of government expressed optimism about the progress of the process, emphasizing that the goal is to close as many chapters as possible …
Rama Meets Luxembourg Prime Minister: Direct Flights to Albania Starting March 2027
Ahead of the intergovernmental conference, Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, Luc Frieden, focusing on bilateral relations and Albania’s path towards European integration. In a social media post, Rama announced that starting in March 2027, Luxembourg will have direct flights to Albania operated by the …