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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: 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: 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: €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: Albania Must Not Miss Tourism Opportunities as It Did in the Past

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania must not let major tourism opportunities slip away again. He stressed that the country has already lost important chances in the past and should not repeat the same mistakes. Speaking at the Socialist Party’s 35th anniversary event in Elbasan, Rama referred to the tourism …

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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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Rama Cites the Bahamas as an Example of Tourism Development: “Flamingos Are Not a Problem, but a Privilege”

Prime Minister Edi Rama has continued his series of social media posts, this time focusing on the relationship between nature and tourism development, using flamingos and their role in international tourist destinations as an example. In his post, Rama referred to Nassau, Bahamas, where the renowned luxury resort Baha Mar and its flamingos have, according …

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Kosovo Elections: German Ambassador Says Four Teams Are Monitoring the Process, “Everything Is Calm and Running Smoothly”

German Ambassador to Kosovo Rainer Rudolph was in the field on Sunday monitoring the progress of Kosovo’s snap parliamentary elections. In a video shared on social media, Rudolph said that election monitoring is being carried out by four teams as part of an observation effort organized by the European Union Office in Pristina. …

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Gjirokastër Castle draws 300,000 visitors in just ten months

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Gjirokastër Castle welcomed 300,000 domestic and international visitors between January and October 2026, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Sharing the latest visitor statistics for Gjirokastër Castle, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja highlighted that alongside the rise …

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Spahiu: Providing a monthly allowance for children under five and investing 480 million lekë to expand local social services

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu announced that the 2027 draft budget includes an allocation of 50 million euros to revise the “Baby Bonus” scheme. The initiative aims to transform the bonus into a monthly support payment for children up to the age …

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“Speak with Prime Minister” – Rama: A protest is a knock at door of those in power; authorities must always be ready for dialogue

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The “Speak with the Prime Minister” platform is a new social space for direct communication with Prime Minister Edi Rama, open to students and any other citizen who wishes to engage in dialogue. Rama describes this as a space for dialogue—accessible via anyone’s phone or …

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Valbona puts on its autumn colors

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The Valbona Valley remains one of the gems of Albanian mountain tourism, offering a unique experience for visitors seeking tranquility, pristine nature and breathtaking scenery. Autumn colors make this destination even more alluring, transforming it into a living postcard of the Albanian Alps. Prime Minister …

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Albania expresses solidarity with Poland after deadly shooting in Krakow

TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed shock and condolences following a deadly shooting in Krakow, Poland, in which six people were killed and at least 15 others injured. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry extended its …

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Two separate protests held in Tirana as demonstrators clash with police

Two separate protests took place in Tirana on Saturday, one organised by students and the other by the opposition Democratic Party. Students gathered outside the Ministry of Education. Democratic Party supporters marched from the Prime Minister’s Office towards the Education ministry, seeking to join the students. The students rejected their …

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Albania makes progress in EU accession talks on culture and intellectual property

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in aligning its legislation on culture and intellectual property with European Union standards, Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Blendi Gonxhja said following a meeting with EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa on Saturday. The talks focused on the country’s …

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Clashes escalate outside Education Ministry as protesters set bins on fire, throw stones at police

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Clashes escalated outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Saturday after several protesters set fire to two rubbish bins and pushed them towards police officers. Protesters also threw various objects at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Tensions intensified further when …

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Deputy PM condemns masked protesters throwing stones at police

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has condemned acts of violence during Saturday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana, after footage she shared on social media showed masked demonstrators throwing stones at police officers. In her post, Koçiu denounced the violence and expressed support …

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Protesters throw stones, fireworks and Molotov cocktails at police outside Prime Minister’s office

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Protesters moved from the area outside the Ministry of Education, where clashes with police had erupted earlier, and marched towards the Prime Minister’s office in Tirana on Saturday. The march was marked by rising tensions and further incidents, with protesters attempting to block the road …

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Gjirokastër Castle draws 300,000 visitors in just ten months

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Gjirokastër Castle welcomed 300,000 domestic and international visitors between January and October 2026, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Sharing the latest visitor statistics for Gjirokastër Castle, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja highlighted that alongside the rise …

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Spahiu: Providing a monthly allowance for children under five and investing 480 million lekë to expand local social services

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu announced that the 2027 draft budget includes an allocation of 50 million euros to revise the “Baby Bonus” scheme. The initiative aims to transform the bonus into a monthly support payment for children up to the age …

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“Speak with Prime Minister” – Rama: A protest is a knock at door of those in power; authorities must always be ready for dialogue

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The “Speak with the Prime Minister” platform is a new social space for direct communication with Prime Minister Edi Rama, open to students and any other citizen who wishes to engage in dialogue. Rama describes this as a space for dialogue—accessible via anyone’s phone or …

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Valbona puts on its autumn colors

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – The Valbona Valley remains one of the gems of Albanian mountain tourism, offering a unique experience for visitors seeking tranquility, pristine nature and breathtaking scenery. Autumn colors make this destination even more alluring, transforming it into a living postcard of the Albanian Alps. Prime Minister …

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Albania expresses solidarity with Poland after deadly shooting in Krakow

TIRANA, Nov 7 /ATA/ – The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed shock and condolences following a deadly shooting in Krakow, Poland, in which six people were killed and at least 15 others injured. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry extended its …

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Two separate protests held in Tirana as demonstrators clash with police

Two separate protests took place in Tirana on Saturday, one organised by students and the other by the opposition Democratic Party. Students gathered outside the Ministry of Education. Democratic Party supporters marched from the Prime Minister’s Office towards the Education ministry, seeking to join the students. The students rejected their …

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Albania makes progress in EU accession talks on culture and intellectual property

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Albania has made progress in aligning its legislation on culture and intellectual property with European Union standards, Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Blendi Gonxhja said following a meeting with EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa on Saturday. The talks focused on the country’s …

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Clashes escalate outside Education Ministry as protesters set bins on fire, throw stones at police

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Clashes escalated outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana on Saturday after several protesters set fire to two rubbish bins and pushed them towards police officers. Protesters also threw various objects at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas. Tensions intensified further when …

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Deputy PM condemns masked protesters throwing stones at police

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu has condemned acts of violence during Saturday’s protest outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana, after footage she shared on social media showed masked demonstrators throwing stones at police officers. In her post, Koçiu denounced the violence and expressed support …

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Protesters throw stones, fireworks and Molotov cocktails at police outside Prime Minister’s office

TIRANA, Nov. 7 /ATA/ – Protesters moved from the area outside the Ministry of Education, where clashes with police had erupted earlier, and marched towards the Prime Minister’s office in Tirana on Saturday. The march was marked by rising tensions and further incidents, with protesters attempting to block the road …