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Rama Presents the “Aleksandër Moisiu” Campus Project in Durrës: It Is a Result of the Student Protests’ Demands

Prime Minister Edi Rama was in Durrës on Tuesday to attend the presentation of the final proposals from the International Competition for the New “Aleksandër Moisiu” University Campus. During his remarks, Rama said the project is a direct outcome of the demands raised during the 2018 student protests. “This is …

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Rama Presents the “Aleksandër Moisiu” Campus Project in Durrës: It Is a Result of the Student Protests’ Demands

Prime Minister Edi Rama was in Durrës on Tuesday to attend the presentation of the final proposals from the International Competition for the New “Aleksandër Moisiu” University Campus. During his remarks, Rama said the project is a direct outcome of the demands raised during the 2018 student protests. “This is …

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Defense Minister: Using the KLA’s Name for Politics Is the Greatest Shame

Defense Minister Ermal Nufi has joined the reactions against Dritan Goxhaj, who has emerged as a leading voice articulating the demands of Monday’s protest. In a public statement, Nufi said that the name of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) should not be used for personal or political interests. The minister …

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Defense Minister: Using the KLA’s Name for Politics Is the Greatest Shame

Defense Minister Ermal Nufi has joined the reactions against Dritan Goxhaj, who has emerged as a leading voice articulating the demands of Monday’s protest. In a public statement, Nufi said that the name of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) should not be used for personal or political interests. The minister …

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Albania Signs Agreement with Italian Energy Company, Rama: Strategic Oil Reserve to Be Created

Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italian energy company Eni S.p.A. for a feasibility study on establishing national capacities for the supply and storage of oil and gas products. During his remarks, Rama said the project is linked to the government’s …

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Albania Signs Agreement with Italian Energy Company, Rama: Strategic Oil Reserve to Be Created

Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italian energy company Eni S.p.A. for a feasibility study on establishing national capacities for the supply and storage of oil and gas products. During his remarks, Rama said the project is linked to the government’s …

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Rama to Convene Socialist Party Regional Political Leaders on Wednesday

Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the Socialist Party’s political leaders from across Albania’s regions on Wednesday at 08:30 at the party’s headquarters. The meeting comes just days after an expanded gathering with the parliamentary group and government officials, and at a time when protests have been …

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Rama to Convene Socialist Party Regional Political Leaders on Wednesday

Prime Minister Edi Rama will hold a meeting with the Socialist Party’s political leaders from across Albania’s regions on Wednesday at 08:30 at the party’s headquarters. The meeting comes just days after an expanded gathering with the parliamentary group and government officials, and at a time when protests have been …

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Albania Signs Cooperation Memorandum with ENI, Karakaçi: A National Hub for Energy Products

Albania has taken another significant step toward strengthening its energy security. In the presence of Prime Minister Edi Rama, Ministers Enea Karakaçi and Delina Ibrahimaj, on behalf of the Albanian government, signed a Cooperation Memorandum with the Italian energy company Eni S.p.A.. The agreement paves the way for assessing the …

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Albania Signs Cooperation Memorandum with ENI, Karakaçi: A National Hub for Energy Products

Albania has taken another significant step toward strengthening its energy security. In the presence of Prime Minister Edi Rama, Ministers Enea Karakaçi and Delina Ibrahimaj, on behalf of the Albanian government, signed a Cooperation Memorandum with the Italian energy company Eni S.p.A.. The agreement paves the way for assessing the …

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Customs Administration collects 207 billion leks in revenue in first 10 months of 2026

TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – The Customs Administration collected 207 billion leks in revenue in the January-October period of 2026, an increase of 7.6 billion leks compared with the same period a year earlier, official data showed on Saturday. The figure marks the highest customs revenue recorded for the first …

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Berisha urges opposition parties to field joint candidates in local elections

TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has called on opposition forces to unite behind joint candidates in the upcoming local elections. Speaking during an online exchange with citizens on Saturday, Berisha said guidelines setting out the procedures for selecting candidates for mayoral positions had …

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Albania showcases tourism offer at Thessaloniki fair, seeks to deepen cooperation with Greece

TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Albania is showcasing its tourism potential at the PHILOXENIA 2026 International Tourism Fair in Thessaloniki, Greece, from Nov. 13 to 15, seeking to expand its reach in international markets and strengthen tourism ties with neighbouring countries. As part of the event, Jola Hysaj, director-general of …

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NATO Summit Off for 2027, Raising Questions About Albania’s Ambitions

The uncertainty over the summit exposes tensions between Prime Minister Rama’s international ambitions, Albania’s limited resources and a deepening political crisis at home. TIRANA, Albania – Albania will not host a NATO summit in 2027, Prime Minister Edi Rama has acknowledged, reversing months of confident government announcements about what had been …

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Saudi Arabia Launches Innovative Business Platform for Foreign Investors

By Sidonja Manushi TIRANA, Albania – The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched International Business Concierge (IBC), a new platform designed to facilitate the entry of foreign companies into the Saudi market, support business establishment and encourage international investment in the Kingdom. The initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader …

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PM Rama reshuffles Socialist Party regional leadership, names Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu to lead Tirana

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes to the Socialist Party’s regional leadership at a meeting of its National Assembly taking place this Saturday in Lalzi Bay. Under the reshuffle, Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu will jointly lead the party’s operations in Tirana. The changes come as the Socialist Party prepares …

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PM Rama says European Commission made ‘historic’ recommendation for Albania to begin EU accession treaty preparations in 2027

Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report, describing its recommendation for Albania as historic. Rama said the report contained a passage that, in his view, had received too little attention given its significance for Albania’s European integration. He was …

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PM Rama on protests: ‘They threw stones and Molotov cocktails. Now it’s our turn to speak to citizens in every neighbourhood and village’

Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests that have taken place across Albania in recent weeks, saying demonstrators had thrown stones and Molotov cocktails. He said the Socialist Party would step up its efforts to engage with citizens. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said the opposition …

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PM Rama says 60% of media content is against the government, accuses TV channels of glorifying violence and proposes national debate

Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to criticism of media freedom in Albania, claiming that government critics are widely represented in the Albanian media and that Albania stands apart from other countries when it comes to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said 60% of the …

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Berisha: Never has an EU report been more critical—there is simply no perspective left under Rama

TIRANA, November 14 /ATA/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha spoke today during an online discussion with supporters. He addressed Prime Minister Rama’s speech at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, as well as recent developments—specifically the European Commission’s report and the decision against holding the 2027 NATO summit in Tirana, …

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Customs Administration collects 207 billion leks in revenue in first 10 months of 2026

TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – The Customs Administration collected 207 billion leks in revenue in the January-October period of 2026, an increase of 7.6 billion leks compared with the same period a year earlier, official data showed on Saturday. The figure marks the highest customs revenue recorded for the first …

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Berisha urges opposition parties to field joint candidates in local elections

TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has called on opposition forces to unite behind joint candidates in the upcoming local elections. Speaking during an online exchange with citizens on Saturday, Berisha said guidelines setting out the procedures for selecting candidates for mayoral positions had …

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Albania showcases tourism offer at Thessaloniki fair, seeks to deepen cooperation with Greece

TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Albania is showcasing its tourism potential at the PHILOXENIA 2026 International Tourism Fair in Thessaloniki, Greece, from Nov. 13 to 15, seeking to expand its reach in international markets and strengthen tourism ties with neighbouring countries. As part of the event, Jola Hysaj, director-general of …

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NATO Summit Off for 2027, Raising Questions About Albania’s Ambitions

The uncertainty over the summit exposes tensions between Prime Minister Rama’s international ambitions, Albania’s limited resources and a deepening political crisis at home. TIRANA, Albania – Albania will not host a NATO summit in 2027, Prime Minister Edi Rama has acknowledged, reversing months of confident government announcements about what had been …

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Saudi Arabia Launches Innovative Business Platform for Foreign Investors

By Sidonja Manushi TIRANA, Albania – The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched International Business Concierge (IBC), a new platform designed to facilitate the entry of foreign companies into the Saudi market, support business establishment and encourage international investment in the Kingdom. The initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader …

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PM Rama reshuffles Socialist Party regional leadership, names Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu to lead Tirana

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes to the Socialist Party’s regional leadership at a meeting of its National Assembly taking place this Saturday in Lalzi Bay. Under the reshuffle, Ervin Demo and Albana Koçiu will jointly lead the party’s operations in Tirana. The changes come as the Socialist Party prepares …

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PM Rama says European Commission made ‘historic’ recommendation for Albania to begin EU accession treaty preparations in 2027

Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Prime Minister Edi Rama discussed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report, describing its recommendation for Albania as historic. Rama said the report contained a passage that, in his view, had received too little attention given its significance for Albania’s European integration. He was …

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PM Rama on protests: ‘They threw stones and Molotov cocktails. Now it’s our turn to speak to citizens in every neighbourhood and village’

Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on the protests that have taken place across Albania in recent weeks, saying demonstrators had thrown stones and Molotov cocktails. He said the Socialist Party would step up its efforts to engage with citizens. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said the opposition …

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PM Rama says 60% of media content is against the government, accuses TV channels of glorifying violence and proposes national debate

Prime Minister Edi Rama responded to criticism of media freedom in Albania, claiming that government critics are widely represented in the Albanian media and that Albania stands apart from other countries when it comes to freedom of expression. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, Rama said 60% of the …

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Berisha: Never has an EU report been more critical—there is simply no perspective left under Rama

TIRANA, November 14 /ATA/ – Democratic Party Chairman Sali Berisha spoke today during an online discussion with supporters. He addressed Prime Minister Rama’s speech at the Socialist Party’s National Assembly, as well as recent developments—specifically the European Commission’s report and the decision against holding the 2027 NATO summit in Tirana, …