“Let’s keep working closely together on EU reforms. Albania belongs in the EU!” von der Leyen said on X. French President Emmanuel Macron likewise hailed Rama’s win, writing on ...

“Albania can only achieve EU membership by 2030 through our collective effort, led by me and the Socialist Party.” The conservative Democratic Party-led coalition of Sali Berisha, former prime ...

If you’re looking for a European destination that offers stunning beaches like Greece and majestic mountains like Switzerland — but without the crowds or sky-high prices — Albania should be ...

Keir Starmer became the first British prime minister to visit Albania since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1921. During the visit, he announced that the UK plans to set up ...

Albania's Socialist Party secured a victory in recent elections. Edi Rama is on track for a fourth term as Prime Minister. With 96% of votes counted, the Socialists hold a significant lead.

Failed asylum seekers could be sent to ‘return hubs’, says Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has been snubbed by Albania as its prime minister ruled out allowing Britain to send failed asylum seekers ...

The vote was dominated by the contest between three-time prime minister Rama, 60, who focused his campaign on European integration, and Berisha, from the Democratic Party of Albania. The two ...

TIRANA - European leaders descend on Albania on Friday for a meeting sure to be dominated by the war in Ukraine, but small Balkan countries hope talk of EU enlargement will also feature at the ...

At 6ft 7in, Albania's giant of a Prime Minister towered over Sir Keir Starmer - both in size and authority - in Tirana yesterday. Edi Rama, a former professional basketball player who won a fourth ...

He said his government also aims to make exemplary investments in Albania's tourism sector in the new period and noted that his party's election victory is a mandate for an Albania with a revived ...