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Running the wrong way: Rama's spat with the EU over vaccination underlines growing frustration

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:14:00 GMT

in Albanian politics. Rama’s statements about the EU’s ‘second-hand’ treatment of the Western Balkans during..., an airplane filled with equipment arrived in Tirana two days later from Turkey. Although Rama’s criticism has... immunization plan in January, Rama criticized the EU “for thinking only for itself.” According to him

Greece and Albania seek path to resolving stack of differences

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:35:00 GMT

by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Monday’s rally demanded compensation for members of the Cham community who... leader and current premier Rama Albania's treatment of the ethnic Greek minority, the compensation... proposed a similar idea in 2014but it was rejected by Rama. Senior analysts believe that Rama is not really

Beleri case dents Greek-Albanian relations, puts progress on hold

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:26:00 GMT

that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama does not appear willing to cooperate with the Greek government... Rama, on the sidelines of NATO Summit, in Vilnius but with no concrete results. Athens believes that Rama’s government is using its strength against the Greek ethnic minority in Albania in a way

PM sees progress on lasting dispute with Albania after Tirana visit

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:18:00 GMT

, Edi Rama”. Even though the Albanian side has never denied this info leaked by Dendias, his Albanian... a legal challenge by Edi Rama’s socialist party, then in opposition. The 2009 agreement... together..." he allegedly told Rama later. The visit of the Greek premier, however, was initially

Foreign policy tops political agenda as relations with Greece's neighbours come under scrutiny

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:26:00 GMT

Minister Edi Rama to Athens to speak to members of his country’s diaspora in Greece. The Greek... depict the name deal as a betrayal of Greek interests. Rama rally On Sunday, the spotlight also fell on a rally held by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Athens. He spoke at an indoor arena for about

Opposition parties continue to pursue wiretap claims, as surveillance bill passes first hurdle

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:07:00 GMT

the intelligence service EYP to the operation of the Predator spyware via a government contractor... from invoices and bank statements pertaining to the activities of EYP contractor Krikel, which..., transactions totalling 5.3 million euros linked to the government contractor appear to have escaped

Government's ongoing stand-off with livestock breeders heralds resurgence of farming protests

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:33:00 GMT

the government's approach to sheep pox. Representatives of livestock breeders were invited to meet... by the government for the ongoing sheep pox crisis. The meeting was the latest in a series organised... that the aim is to “root out” sheep pox and compensate breeders for lost income. The prime minister

Rising tension in Western Balkans add to diplomatic concerns

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:17:00 GMT

to Swiss newspaper Tagesanzeiger last month, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama said... parties. In the same interview, Rama warned that “borders will be in danger if the EU stays inactive... that Rama has addressed the EU. In an interview with Politico last month, which also covered

Greece's relations with neighbours in Western Balkans becoming more complex

Tue, 07 May 2024 07:01:00 GMT

with Albania Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's planned visit to Greece on May 12 has caused a stir..., Rama is scheduled to address a gathering of Albanian migrants, party members and friends in Athens... of the European Parliament elections. According to media sources, Rama unofficially announced his

Mitsotakis accused of flippancy over handling of diplomatic relations with neighbours

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:29:00 GMT

by the leaders of the neighbouring countries. The announcement that Albania’s PM Edi Rama... to nationalist voters. Main opposition party SYRIZA noted in a statement that Rama’s campaign rally... relations in the region. Along the same lines, PASOK spokesman Dimitris Mantzos claimed Rama’s visit