Edi Rama

thumbnailExperts: Democracy can overcome nationalist rhetoric
2013-02-11Citizens and media must not accept nationalism as a substitute from politicians for better services and functioning institutions.
thumbnailAlbania protests report of massive corruption
2013-01-03The opposition said a recent report on money that was transferred out of Albania through illegal activities proves that the government is corrupt.
thumbnailAlbanians celebrate 100 years of independence
2012-11-30Albania's 100th anniversary was observed across the country and in Kosovo.
thumbnailGovernment, opposition cast blame in protester's death
2012-11-08Lirak Bejko was one of 20 people protesting the lack of government payments former political prisoners are entitled to under a 2007 law.
thumbnailAlbania candidacy hinges on reforms, elections
2012-10-12The European Commission recommended giving Albania EU candidate country status, but with the condition that the country achieve progress in several sectors.
thumbnailEU urging immunity reform in Albania
2012-09-13Failure to pass legislation on immunity reform for MPs will seriously set back the country's EU accession.
thumbnailSocialists boycott Albania president vote
2012-06-12The ruling Democratic Party elevated Interior Minister Bujar Nishani to president over the objections of the Socialist Party.
thumbnailPolitical standoff stymies Albania's presidential vote
2012-06-09Disagreement between the major parties in parliament has delayed the election of the next president.
thumbnailTensions high following arrest of Republican Guards commander
2012-02-01Recent arrests connected to an incident a year ago, in which security forces used lethal force against protestors in Tirana, trigger a new barrage of accusations.
thumbnailPolitical stalemate holds Albania back
2011-10-14The tug-of-war between the government and opposition takes a toll on the country's EU prospects.
thumbnailItaly and Greece ask Albania to unify on European agenda
2011-09-13Albania needs to calm its problems at home in order to move on the European integration, ministers say.
thumbnailAlbania intends to sell all
2011-07-05A government-announced plan to sell public property meets strong opposition and questions about transparency.
Albania's Electoral College rejects challenge filed by opposition
2011-05-27TIRANA, Albania -- The Electoral College rejected a challenge from the opposition Socialist Party (SP) on Thursday (May 26th) over the final results...
Albanian opposition refuses to recognise Basha's mayoral victory
2011-05-25TIRANA, Albania -- The main opposition Socialist Party (SP) said on Tuesday (May 24th) it does not recognise the final results of the May 8th mayoral...
Basha declared new mayor of Tirana
2011-05-24TIRANA, Albania -- The Central Elections Commission (CEC) announced late on Monday (May 23rd) that candidate Lulzim Basha of the ruling Democratic Pa...
Albania's Election Commission counts votes as opposition steps up protests
2011-05-20TIRANA, Albania -- The Central Election Commission (CEC) spent another day Thursday (May 19th) counting ballots inadvertently cast in the wrong boxes...
Basha now leading Tirana's mayoral race
2011-05-19TIRANA, Albania -- The outcome of the May 8th mayoral election in Tirana took a turn after the Central Election Commission (CEC) decided on Wednesday...
thumbnailDispute heats up over Tirana mayoral race
2011-05-18A decision to count misplaced ballots could unseat incumbent Edi Rama.
Results of Albanian local elections to be published this week
2011-05-16TIRANA, Albania -- The final results of the May 8th local elections will be published by the end of this week, the Central Election Commission announ...
Rama claims victory in Tirana
2011-05-15TIRANA, Albania -- Opposition Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said on Saturday (May 14th) he has won re-election as mayor of Tirana following the May...

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