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Rama: €4 Billion Zvërnec Project Among Europe’s Largest Tourism Investments

Prime Minister Edi Rama described the planned Zvërnec project in Vlora as one of the largest tourism investments in Europe. He said the project will play a key role in Albania’s economic development. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Elbasan, Rama highlighted the importance of high-end tourism …

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Rama: Camargue Shows That Development and Nature Protection Can Work Together

Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to the public debate over the planned investment in Zvërnec. He called for respectful discussion and defended the right of environmentalists and citizens to express their concerns. In a social media post, Rama criticized the offensive language used by some participants in the debate. He …

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Rama: We Won the Elections to Bring Albania into the EU, Next National Vote in 2029

Prime Minister Edi Rama said the government is driving Vlora toward a new era of tourism development. He stated that by 2030, Vlora will become one of the Mediterranean’s top tourist destinations. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Elbasan, Rama highlighted the impact of government investments in …

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Rama: EU Integration Remains Albania’s Historic Challenge and Greatest Opportunity

Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania’s main challenge remains integration into the European Union. He stressed that the country must move to a new level of economic and social development. Speaking at the 35th anniversary celebration of the Socialist Party in Elbasan, Rama said Albania is closer than ever …

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Rama: Albania Near EU Membership as European Support Reaches Maximum Level

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania is moving steadily closer to European Union membership. He stated that European partners strongly support the country and recognize its progress in the integration process. Furthermore, he spoke on the podcast “Flasim” and referred to the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat. He said the …

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Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded on Facebook to social media commenters regarding recent protests and environmental issues.

In his post, Rama criticized the language used by some commenters, describing it as offensive and lacking substance. He argued that such rhetoric harms public debate on important issues and stressed that “street language” should not dominate public discussions. “A few words first for the revolutionaries who come here and …

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“We Want Dignified Healthcare Services”: Residents Protest Conditions at Lushnja Hospital

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”857c6676-97fd-49c0-963e-85cfdd8a5fe9″ data-turn-id-container=”857c6676-97fd-49c0-963e-85cfdd8a5fe9″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-5″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Dozens of residents of Lushnja held a protest on Sunday morning, voicing their opposition to what they described as substandard conditions at Lushnja Hospital. The demonstration was initiated by Democratic Party MP Saimir Korreshi. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:8d03c183-ccb9-43e0-ad59-f450389fa326-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:8d03c183-ccb9-43e0-ad59-f450389fa326-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> “The …

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DnV: Voter Turnout 10% Lower Than in the Two Parliamentary Elections Held in 2025

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:8d03c183-ccb9-43e0-ad59-f450389fa326-9″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:8d03c183-ccb9-43e0-ad59-f450389fa326-9″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-20″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Democracy in Action (DnV) issued a statement to the media on Sunday afternoon, providing updates on the progress of Kosovo’s snap parliamentary elections. According to DnV, voter turnout has been significantly lower than in the two parliamentary elections held in …

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Elbasan: Rama Says Albania Is Facing “Resistance” to Development, Points to Montenegro as an Example

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at an event in Elbasan marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party, also addressed the protests that have taken place in recent days across the country. Referring to foreign investments in Montenegro, Rama argued that such projects have played a key role in that country’s development, while in Albania, …

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Day 8 of Protests: Citizens Begin March and Gather in Front of the Prime Minister’s Office

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”be261de4-5834-44b1-a20d-f764503f7188″ data-turn-id-container=”be261de4-5834-44b1-a20d-f764503f7188″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-13″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Representatives of civil society, activists, and citizens gathered once again this Sunday in Skanderbeg Square, from where they marched along Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard on the eighth day of protests against the planned development project in Zvërnec. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:8d03c183-ccb9-43e0-ad59-f450389fa326-6″ …