Albania

Thousands of Albanians Protest Jared Kushner-Linked Coastal Resort Project

Albanians have joined a growing wave of protests against a major coastal resort project linked to Jared Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners. The demonstrations began near the proposed development site in Zvernec, close to the protected Vjosa-Narta coastal area,...

Albanian PM Edi Rama Addresses “Greek Philosophy” Controversy

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the lingering controversy over his comments regarding Greek philosophy during his appearance at the Delphi Economic Forum. The controversy originated during an appearance at a high-level panel in the United Arab Emirates in January...

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Becomes Albanian Citizen

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania by a special presidential decree, adding an unexpected milestone to his post-political life. Albanian President Bajram Begaj signed the decree at Adams' own request. Albanian media reported...

Mosaics Discovered in Ancient Greek City of Antipatrea in Albania Suggest Early Christian Churches

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence of early Christian churches beneath the historic city of Berat in central Albania. Two Late Antique mosaic floors discovered under parts of the modern city are shedding new light on the religious life of...

Decoding the Identity of Albania’s Edi Rama: A Greek Secret?

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has spent much of his career navigating a delicate balance between his staunch Albanian nationalism and the persistent rumors of his Greek heritage. The issue resurfaced recently after he sparked controversy with a series of...

Albania’s Rama Dismisses Greek Philosophy Row as “Friendly Humor”

Following the backlash over his recent remarks about Greek philosophy, Albania's PM Edi Rama clarified that his comments were intended as humor, expressing surprise at the scale of the controversy. He pushed back against Greek media outlets, accusing them...

“You Are Not the Heirs of Plato”: Albania’s Edi Rama Rebukes Greece in Sharp Exchange

At a recent high-level panel discussion in the United Arab Emirates, Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama sparked controversy with a series of pointed, sarcastic remarks directed at his Greek moderator and, by extension, Greece's national identity. The exchange highlighted long-standing...

Prominent Albanian Investigative Journalist Declared Persona Non Grata by Greece

Greece has declared prominent Albanian investigative journalist Artan Hoxha "persona non grata," imposing an indefinite ban on his entry into the country. The decision was communicated at the Kakavia border crossing on November 23, 2025, as Hoxha was attempting to...