Edi Rama
Socialist Party (PS)
Legal status
Not charged
not-charged
What this means: No criminal charge against this person is recorded in the sources reviewed.
Conflicting records. The research disagrees; every version is shown and none has been chosen as correct.
- Legal status
- not-chargedFrom the research record · cites:
- Rama: Pezullimi i Ballukut nga GJKKO cënon ekzekutivin (opens in a new tab)Telegrafi · Dec 2025 · journalism · SQ
- Rama: qeveria do ta çojë në Kushtetuese pezullimin e Ballukut (headline) (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · Dec 2025 · journalism · SQ
- Rama's proposed Article 242 change (Shqiptarja) (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 11 Feb 2026 · journalism · SQ
- unknownFrom the research record · cites:
- Albania's PM Edi Rama blames hybrid war for fuelling unrest (opens in a new tab)Euronews · 20 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
- Tirana sees sixth day of violent protests as Albania's PM refuses to resign (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 18 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
- not-chargedFrom the research record · cites:
- Source label
- OFFICIALLY_REPORTEDFrom the research record · cites:
- exit.al (opens in a new tab)
- exit.al (opens in a new tab)
- exit.al (opens in a new tab)
- and 2 more in that record
- DISPUTEDFrom the research record · cites:
- Opposition accuses Rama of links with arrested former head of the FBI, PM rejects charges (opens in a new tab)Top Channel · 2024 · journalism · EN
- Albanian leader denies corruption over indicted FBI agent (opens in a new tab)AP via Local10 · 2 Mar 2023 · journalism · EN
- Rama defends Zvernec investment project amid reports of asset freeze and ongoing investigation (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
- and 1 more in that record
- UNDER_INVESTIGATIONFrom the research record · cites:
- Albanian incinerators scandal (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia · wiki · EN
- Ahmetaj nga arratia akuzon Ramen: Me do koke turku per te fshehur te verteten e inceneratorit te Tiranes (opens in a new tab)Telegrafi · journalism · SQ
- VERIFIEDFrom the research record · cites:
- Albanian leader denies corruption over indicted FBI agent (opens in a new tab)Associated Press · 2 Mar 2023 · journalism · EN
- McGonigal denohet me 28 muaj burg per marrjen e 225 mije dollareve (Shqiptarja) (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja.com · 16 Feb 2024 · journalism · SQ
- Albania's Rama rejects criticism of Kushner-linked luxury resort plans (opens in a new tab)Qatar Tribune · Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
- and 1 more in that record
- OFFICIALLY_REPORTEDFrom the research record · cites:
Profile
Prime Minister of Albania and leader of the Socialist Party. He dismissed Belinda Balluku from government on 26 February 2026 during a reshuffle. He publicly opposed the GJKKO suspension measure and said the government would take it to the Constitutional Court. In February 2026 he announced a legislative change to Article 242 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He said the parliamentary vote of March 2026 closed the matter from the Assembly's perspective. Opposition parties and some international reactions have criticised his position.
Response from Edi Rama
Reported as saying the Assembly acted responsibly and that the matter is closed (search summary of March 2026 coverage, not directly fetched). Reported headlines: 'Rama: Pezullimi i Ballukut nga GJKKO cënon ekzekutivin' (Telegrafi) and 'cenoi pavaresine e ekzekutivit rama kunder mases se gjkko do ta cojme ne kushtetuese' (Balkanweb). These are headline titles seen in search results, not verified full texts.
Other accounts in the research (3 fields worded differently)
This record appears in more than one research record. The main text above comes from one; the other versions are kept here unedited.
- Biography
- Prime Minister of Albania and leader of the Socialist Party. He dismissed Belinda Balluku from government on 26 February 2026 during a reshuffle. He publicly opposed the GJKKO suspension measure and said the government would take it to the Constitutional Court. In February 2026 he announced a legislative change to Article 242 of the Criminal Procedure Code. He said the parliamentary vote of March 2026 closed the matter from the Assembly's perspective. Opposition parties and some international reactions have criticised his position.From the research record
- Prime Minister of Albania. Named in the McGonigal affair (US case against former FBI official Charles McGonigal). Publicly backs the SPAK inquiry into the Zvernec / Sazan project while saying the project continues. Has publicly criticised SPAK at several points in 2025 and 2026. Statements are recorded in claims[].From the research record
- Prime Minister of Albania. The 2014 emergency declaration relevant to the incinerators came from a Council of Ministers-era inter-ministerial committee that Rama attended (Wikipedia summary citing Telegraf and BIRN/Politiko). The government signed the BOT contracts through the Ministry of Environment. Rama has publicly defended the projects and testified before a parliamentary commission in 2022.From the research record
- Prime Minister. In a Financial Times interview (date not confirmed) he said laundering exists but is a limited problem and that the economy is not built on it. Opposition figures (Zhupa, Berisha, Basha, Tabaku) make allegations against him or the government in this file. Existing entry in other files.From the research record
- Prime Minister. In October 2026 he refused to resign, said some protesters crossed a 'red line' (19 Oct), accused the News24 owner of fabricating protest accounts (18 Oct), and announced tougher measures against violent protests including fines (26 Oct).From the research record
- Prime Minister of Albania. During the October 2026 student-led protests he refused to resign, blamed a 'foreign hand', and on 20 Oct 2026 described the unrest as a 'hybrid war' rooted in 'genuine grievances'. He has also accused Russia and Iran of online misinformation (Al Jazeera, 24 Oct 2026).From the research record
- Prime Minister of Albania. In October 2026 he presented the package against urban violence and disorder and said some protesters had crossed a 'red line'. He has said that protest is a right and violence is a crime, and that he will not resign. He has also attributed the protests in part to foreign interference.From the research record
- Prime Minister of Albania since 2013. Has made several official visits to Israel (2015, 2022, January 2026) and has signed or hosted cooperation agreements in security, cyber, health and agriculture. Named in media reporting on the KAYO and Elbit arms arrangements, and in the US McGonigal case, where the charging document reportedly names meetings with him. No Albanian or Israeli court or official finding of wrongdoing by Rama was found in the sources reviewed.From the research record
- Prime Minister during the October 2026 student protests. Reported as saying he would not step down and that the government respects the right to protest. A 2026 anti-corruption unit review of the Education Ministry was reported in search summaries; its outcome was not found.From the research record
- Prime Minister of Albania and Socialist Party leader. Publicly defended Veliaj in early statements and later commented on the detention, including that Tirana was 'without a head' after the Supreme Court upheld custody (Albanian Daily News, 15 Sep 2026).From the research record
- Legal status detail
- No charges against Rama were found in the sources reviewed.From the research record
- No charge against Rama was found in the retrieved sources. A Boston Herald opinion column (Peter Lucas, Feb 2024) states he has not been under investigation in the US or Albania; this is an opinion column, not an official finding. Faktoje (as summarised in search) notes the FBI does not investigate violations of other countries' laws. No Albanian official source confirming or denying an investigation was retrieved.From the research record
- No charge or investigation against Rama found in sources read. Opposition demands for criminal charges reported as political claims.From the research record
- No charges in this file.From the research record
- Not a subject of proceedings in the sources reviewed.From the research record
- No legal proceedings against him relating to these events were found in the sources.From the research record
- No criminal case against him was searched for in this research.From the research record
- No charge against Rama found in sources reviewed. Opposition allegations (KAYO, Ron Yeffet) remain unproven. McGonigal case: Rama not charged; US court documents reportedly describe his meetings with McGonigal.From the research record
- Not a defendant in the school or university cases reviewed. See other research files for his records.From the research record
- No charges reported in fetched sources.From the research record
- Response
- Reported as saying the Assembly acted responsibly and that the matter is closed (search summary of March 2026 coverage, not directly fetched). Reported headlines: 'Rama: Pezullimi i Ballukut nga GJKKO cënon ekzekutivin' (Telegrafi) and 'cenoi pavaresine e ekzekutivit rama kunder mases se gjkko do ta cojme ne kushtetuese' (Balkanweb). These are headline titles seen in search results, not verified full texts.From the research record
- Denies wrongdoing in the McGonigal matter; admits knowing and meeting McGonigal in both countries (Top Channel, Local10 2023). Says the Zvernec investment will not be stopped and that the investors' funds were verified (Albanian Daily News, 2026). Says the Zvernec and Vjosa-Narta areas are separate (see claims).From the research record
- Said in 2022 testimony: 'We did not build incinerators, but waste treatment plants that produce energy' (quoted in Wikipedia summary, Euronews 23 Feb 2022). Rama dismissed the Ahmetaj claims as directed at prosecutors (Telegrafi headline).From the research record
- Denial recorded in exp-rama-ft-interview.From the research record
- Government position as reported: respects students' right to protest; will not resign. RSF calls the News24 accusation baseless. PD's claim that he offered 2,500 euros to each policeman is unverified.From the research record
- Says protesters' grievances over living costs and housing are genuine, and that violence against police and property damage cannot be justified. On 18 Oct accused the News24 owner of fabricating accounts (RSF calls this baseless). Sources: Al Jazeera 18 Oct 2026; Euronews 20 Oct 2026; RSF 21 Oct 2026.From the research record
- Rama: 'Peaceful protest is protected, violence is punished, and the damage is paid for by those responsible' (Albanian Daily News, 25 Oct 2026). Rama said the 2001 law does not address digital tools (TRT World, 25 Oct 2026).From the research record
- McGonigal case (2023): Rama denied corruption and said the charges did not involve him or the Albanian government (AP, 2023-03-02, see sources). Rama reportedly denied knowing Agron Nezaj beyond meetings in the presence of the former FBI official (Shqiptarja, 2024-02). Zvernec/Sazan: Rama rejected claims of an Israeli or Kushner land transfer and said no agreement had been signed for Sazan (Qatar Tribune, 2026-06). KAYO: the Albanian Government Office described the accusations against KAYO as baseless (reported in BalkanWeb/reporter.al, 2026-06-28). No direct public reply by Rama to the Ron Yeffet wiretap or Elbit allegations was found in the sources reviewed.From the research record
- Told Reuters that he would not step down; says the government respects students' right to protest (Reuters report via gvwire, 2026-10-24).From the research record
- Statements quoted in Albanian Daily News (15 Sep 2026): 'Once again, Tirana is without a head,' Rama said. The same article describes the case as a 'unique ordeal in the history of democratic Europe' (paraphrase, not confirmed as direct quote).From the research record
Related cases
Sorted by reported money, then by linked people and their legal status. The money figure is the largest single reported figure, not a total.
From Mar 2024
Zvernec / Sazan resort: corporate chain, land and SPAK probe
A luxury resort project on Sazan Island and at Zvernec (Vlore), linked in reporting to Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and to the Qatari Al-Khayyat brothers. Reporting by Citizens.al, Reporter.al…
Status: Open. SPAK investigation ongoing per reporting to 21 June 2026. No charges against Kushner or Affinity found.
From 21 Nov 2024
Zvernec land titles, sale prices and SPAK freezes (2024-2026)
Reporting describes a chain of land transactions in Zvernec between Artur Shehu (Vlora businessman living in the US, not charged per BIRN), local parcels with contested ownership (residents say the…
Status: SPAK investigation reported open (June 2026 onward). Freezes reported; amounts disputed; release of company accounts reported by Shqiptarja. No charges found…
From Feb 2024
Sazan island and Zvernec coastal resort projects (Kushner-linked)
The Strategic Investment Committee granted strategic investor status on 30 December 2024 to Atlantic Incubation Partners LLC for a 45-hectare project on Sazan island (of a 562-hectare island), with a…
Status: Ongoing. No signed Sazan agreement or construction permit confirmed in sources reviewed. Zvernec works and permit status disputed. SPAK inquiry reported but…
From 10 Feb 2025
Erion Veliaj and Ajola Xoxa case (SPAK, 'Veliaj' file)
SPAK arrested Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj on 10 February 2025 (Citizens.al; some outlets say 11 February) on suspicion of corruption and money laundering, and placed his wife Ajola Xoxa under…
Status: On trial at GJKKO; defendant held in pretrial detention (as reported through 15 Sep 2026). No verdict.
From Apr 2010
CEZ-DIA affair and US lobbying file (Ilir Meta and Monika Kryemadhi)
SPAK alleges that Ilir Meta used his influence to secure a lucrative contract between CEZ Shperndarje, the energy distributor, and DIA (Debt International Advisory), a debt-collection firm.…
Status: On trial at GJKKO (ordinary procedure); Meta in pretrial detention; no verdict found
From Jun 2025
KAYO, Elbit Systems and Ron Yeffet arms arrangements (Albania)
Albanian state defence company KAYO has reportedly concluded arrangements with Israeli defence company Elbit Systems (artillery, mortars, drones, production facility, aviation academy in Vlora).…
Status: Under investigation (SPAK searches reported; no charge or court finding found). Contract value not publicly disclosed in any official source found.
From Jan 2016
Rruga e Kombit (Milot-Morinë motorway): 2016 concession tender, Kastrati-linked consortium and toll compensation
The Milot-Morinë section of the Rruga e Kombit (A1/SH10, linking Tirana-Durrës area to Kosovo) was put out to tender in February 2016 by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Balkanweb…
Status: Concession in operation since the 2018 toll start (per press reports). No criminal case against Shefqet Kastrati or the concessionaire on this concession…
From Dec 2025
Tax amnesty and fiscal peace law: erasure of tax liabilities and international criticism
A government package of tax amnesty and a Fiscal Peace Agreement was approved in principle by Parliament around December 2025, according to Eurofast. Albanian Daily News reports, citing the tax…
Status: In effect in 2026 (per tax administration as reported)
From 2003
Source of funds for the Rama family house in Surrel: declarations and allegations
A house built in Surrel (Dajti foothills) from about 2012 is recorded in the declarations of Prime Minister Edi Rama and his wife Linda Rama. Per exit.al (26 Feb 2021), citing a BIRN analysis, Rama…
Status: Allegations and press analysis only. No ILDKPKI or prosecutorial finding found as of 2026-10-31.
From Aug 2017
Tirana incinerator case
The Tirana concession (landfill, incinerator and rehabilitation of existing sites, 30 years) was awarded on 31 Aug 2017 to Integrated Energy B.V. SPV sh.p.k. with an investment of about 128 million…
Status: First-instance verdict reported; appeal decision of 14 May 2026 reinstating prison for Koka reported
From 12 Jan 2017
MC Networking shpk: 30-year gambling-monitoring concession and reported Olsi Rama link
A public concession, not a call-center matter. Per exit.al (16 Mar 2017), the government ran a tender in January 2017 (opened 12 Jan, extended to 23 Jan) for a Central Online Monitoring System (SQMO)…
Status: Concession awarded (per exit.al, 2017). Ownership claims disputed or conflicting in reporting. Current status of the concession not found.
From 2022
Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT): SPAK tender case over nine 2022 procurements
SPAK investigated nine procurement procedures held by the Agricultural University of Tirana in 2022. The article reviewed says the total procurement value was EUR 900,000. Another article's headline…
Status: Sent to court (GJKKO), June 2025; trial status not found
From 21 Jan 2011
21 January 2011 Tirana protest shootings
On 21 January 2011 an opposition protest in front of the Prime Minister's office in Tirana ended with four people killed by gunfire (Aleks Nika, Ziver Veizi, Hekuran Deda, Faik Myrtaj). The protest…
Status: Reopened investigation at SPAK (2024-present); no new charges reported in sources retrieved. Prendi and Llupo: final verdicts (lesser offence) with time served.
From 21 Oct 2023
Partizani complex privatisation (Sali Berisha and Jamarber Malltezi)
SPAK alleges that former Prime Minister Sali Berisha used his office to help his son-in-law Jamarber Malltezi obtain the privatisation of the former Partizani sports complex in Tirana, and that the…
Status: On trial at GJKKO; no verdict found in sources reviewed
From 8 Dec 2020
Killing of Klodian Rasha (8 Dec 2020, curfew)
On 8 December 2020, during curfew hours, police in Tirana (Lapraka area) shot and killed Klodian Rasha, 25. Police said he disobeyed an order to stop and had a weapon; the family denied he had a…
Status: Hajdaraj convicted at first instance; appeal ruling reported (2021) with differing terms. Interior Minister resigned 10 Dec 2020.
From 11 Apr 2021
Patronazhistet scandal: the Socialist Party's patronage network and the April 2021 voter database
On 11 April 2021, two weeks before the 25 April 2021 parliamentary election, the Albanian online portal Lapsi.al published a database that it said was held by the Socialist Party (PS). Reports…
Status: Allegation disputed. No charges, no final court decision and no Commissioner decision on the database found. The seizure of Lapsi.al equipment was halted…
From Feb 2024
Protected areas: Law 21/2024 amendments and Constitutional Court challenge
Law 21/2024 amended the 2017 Law on Protected Areas. Opponents say it opened protected areas to tourist and resort construction. In November 2024, 37 opposition deputies asked the Constitutional…
Status: Constitutional Court rejected repeal (31 July 2025); law in force; political pressure for revision continues.
From Dec 2017
Olsi Rama and call centers: documented link limited to a 2020 reported former co-ownership; other claims are unproven political allegations
MAIN CASE. No registry record, court decision, SPAK document or police finding was retrieved that shows Olsi Rama owning, managing or financing a call-center company. The one documented-as-reported…
Status: No charge or call-center finding against Olsi Rama in retrieved sources. Pegasus link reported (2020, unverified). Josifi investigation ongoing or unresolved;…
From 2 Dec 2024
Sazan island: strategic investor status (2024) and 2026 draft transfer of administration
Citizens.al (2025-01-16) reports that on 2 December 2024 President Bajram Begaj removed the Sazani area from the Armed Forces deployment plan, and that on 30 December 2024 the Strategic Investment…
Status: Strategic status granted (Dec 2024, as reported); draft transfer reported June 2026, adoption not confirmed; negotiations described as ongoing by Rama (per…
From Sep 2017
McGonigal / Agron Neza payment and Rama contacts (US case)
Charles McGonigal, a former FBI counterintelligence official, was prosecuted in the United States. In Washington federal court he was sentenced in February 2024 for taking $225,000 from…
Status: McGonigal sentenced (Feb 2024). No charge against Rama in the sources retrieved.
From 2017
US case against Charles McGonigal (Albania-related charges)
Former FBI counterintelligence official Charles McGonigal pleaded guilty in Washington to charges including failing to disclose contacts with Albanian officials while accepting $225,000 from…
Status: Concluded for McGonigal (sentenced 2024-02-16). Albania-related allegations about Rama not adjudicated.
From 4 Mar 2020
Amant Josifi and the Milton Group call-center network (Albania)
Related case, not about Olsi Rama directly. OCCRP and Dagens Nyheter reporting (2020) named Amant Josifi, then an adviser to the Defence Minister, as owner of a Tirana call center tied to the Milton…
Status: Wanted (Spain warrant, reported Dec 2022). Later status not confirmed.
From 7 Oct 2024
October 2024 opposition protests in Tirana (Molotov cocktails, police injuries)
On 7 October 2024 an opposition protest in Tirana ended in clashes; supporters threw Molotov cocktails at government buildings and attacked police (Top Channel, Euronews, Al Jazeera). Police said 10…
Status: Protests occurred; no final court outcome for the individuals arrested in the sources retrieved.
From May 2025
Vau i Deja: mayor Kristian Shkreli, alleged active electoral corruption
SPAK charged Kristian Shkreli, mayor of Vau i Deja, with active electoral corruption (Art. 328 Criminal Code) over the 11 May 2025 election. SPAK's allegation, as reported by Shqiptarja and…
Status: At GJKKO (reported hearings). No verdict in sources reviewed.
From unknown
Tirana: 'Mali i Tiranës' tower behind the Opera, KKT approval and PD call for SPAK review
A high-rise tower behind the Opera and Ballet Theatre, called 'Mali i Tiranës' in press (reported as 65 floors), is being built by Nova Construction 2012. Press reports say the KKT approved the…
Status: Under construction per press; PD complaint call; no SPAK decision found.
From 13 Oct 2026
October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response
From mid-October 2026 students protested in Tirana and other cities over university conditions, tuition costs, limited financial support and poor job prospects. Organisers also tied the movement to…
Status: Ongoing as of latest sources found (24 Oct 2026)
From 25 Sep 2024
Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case
Decree No. 596 of 25 September 2024 (AKZM title, Official) declared the Pishe Poro-Narte area a protected landscape (category V, about 16,124 ha per search summary). A Council of Ministers decision…
Status: Development permit reported (30 Mar 2026); preparatory works reported (29 Apr 2026); EIA requirement reported (15 May 2026); Bern Bureau letter (15 Jul 2026)…
From 25 Oct 2026
Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026)
On 25 October 2026 Prime Minister Edi Rama presented a package described as 'against urban violence and disorder', after more than two weeks of student-led and opposition protests in Tirana demanding…
Status: Announced; reported as proposed/draft; government approval of amendments reported 28 Oct 2026 (single source); no parliamentary vote found as of 31 Oct 2026
From 30 Mar 2026
Zvernec / Sazan project protests and SPAK inquiry (2026)
Protests over the Zvernec resort near Vlora began in late May 2026 after private security clashed with residents protesting a barbed-wire fence blocking beach access; police said a group tried to…
Status: SPAK investigation ongoing (reported June 2026); project continuing per government; protests continued into July 2026.
From 2024
Xibraka file: complaint naming Olsi Rama; SPAK conclusion disputed
Democratic Party MP Gazment Bardhi filed a complaint in the Xibraka drug-laboratory file linking Olsi Rama, the Prime Minister's brother, to the matter. According to Edi Rama's account reported by…
Status: Disputed. SPAK conclusion reported by Rama; complainant disputes completion. No court outcome found.
Arben Ahmetaj: incinerator probe, Swiss extradition request and 2026 status
Arben Ahmetaj, former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, has been internationally wanted since July 2023 in the incinerator-related probe. SPAK charges him with hiding assets, passive…
Status: Internationally wanted (since July 2023). Extradition request to Switzerland reported by the Ministry of Justice (Nov 2025); Swiss response not found. Trial in…
From 13 Oct 2026
Alleged police use of force during the October 2026 student and anti-government protests in Tirana
From 13 Oct 2026, student-led protests in Tirana over university conditions, education costs, corruption and living costs became violent on several days. Police used water cannon, tear gas, baton…
Status: Open. Disciplinary and prosecutorial inquiries reported; no outcomes found.
From 17 Oct 2026
Use of rubber bullets and pellets at Tirana protests (17-24 October 2026)
Reuters, AFP and Al Jazeera reported that on 17 October 2026 Albanian police fired rubber bullets at anti-government protesters in Tirana. AFP described it as the first such use since the protests…
Status: Ongoing: prosecution 7806/2026 open; suspensions reported (count disputed); Ombudsman work ongoing
From 2004
Vjosa-Narta protected landscape: 2024 law amendment and 2026 EU and NGO challenges
Vjosa-Narta (Pishe Poro-Narte) was proclaimed a protected landscape by Council of Ministers regulation No. 680 (Ecolex listing; year 2004 per search summary). Law No. 21/2024 amended Law No. 81/2017…
Status: Ongoing. No confirmed parliamentary repeal found in sources reviewed. Government review of Law 21/2024 announced (secondary source).
From 15 Jul 2022
Israel-Albania cyber cooperation after 2022 Iranian-attributed attacks
After cyberattacks on Albanian government systems in July and September 2022, which Albania attributed to Iran (Iran denied responsibility), Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran. Israel offered…
Status: Cooperation reported; memorandum text not retrieved.
From 13 Oct 2026
Arrests and criminal proceedings after Tirana protests, 13-16 October 2026 (conflicting counts)
Police statements gave different counts of arrests and criminal referrals for the Tirana protests of 13-14 October 2026. The figures reported in the sources reviewed are: 16 arrested and 49 referred…
Status: Figures disputed between police and other sources; court releases reported 22 Oct 2026
From Jun 2026
Claims that Zvernec or Sazan land was transferred to Israel
Social media and some outlets claimed that the Zvernec and Sazan areas of the Vjosa-Narta coast were being sold to the Israeli state. Fact-checkers CORRECTIV (with BIRN, Shteg and Faktoje, as…
Status: Israel-transfer claim rated false by CORRECTIV (2026-07-15). Other Zvernec disputes unresolved.
From 22 Dec 2021
December 2021 leak of about 637,000 records (separate incident; link to the April database not established)
On 22 December 2021 Exit reported a leak of fiscal and employment data on 637,138 people, which it said may have come from tax records. The Tirana Prosecution said it would investigate the…
Status: Investigation reported; arrests reported with conflicting counts; no final court outcome found.
From 23 Dec 2024
Democratic Party criminal complaints to SPAK over police violence against protesters (Dec 2024 and Oct 2026)
The Democratic Party (PD) filed a criminal complaint with SPAK over alleged police violence against students, high-school students and journalists in Tirana during recent protests, targeting the…
Status: Dec 2024 complaint: referred to Tirana Prosecution by SPAK (reported). Oct 2026 complaint: no action reported by PD; SPAK response not found.
From Aug 2022
Golden passport / citizenship-by-investment programme: suspended in 2023 after EU pressure
Albania planned a citizenship-by-investment programme under the special-cases provisions of its 2020 citizenship law. The European Commission urged Albania not to introduce it, citing bypassing the…
Status: Suspended (April 2023); no investigation found
From 2022
VKM 59/2022: protected-area boundary changes; challenge by environmental NGOs
Environmental and legal NGOs challenged Council of Ministers decision VKM no. 59 (adopted in 2022), which changed boundaries and reduced the surface of 11 national parks, before the Administrative…
Status: Standing accepted (reported 1 Nov 2023). Merits outcome not found.
From unknown
'The Albanian Files' complaint to SPAK against Edi Rama over KKT-approved high-rise permits
The Democratic Party filed a complaint with SPAK against Prime Minister Edi Rama over the book 'The Albanian Files'. The complaint says Rama, as chair of the National Territorial Council (KKT),…
Status: Complaint filed (reported); no SPAK decision found.
From unknown
Theth (protected area): unpermitted construction, demolitions and prosecutor-inaction claim
Prime Minister Edi Rama publicly criticised a prosecutor (named in press as Elsa Gjeli) for not opening an investigation into a tourist village at Theth, a protected area, despite police materials.…
Status: PM statements; demolitions reported; KLP referral reported; no prosecution outcome found.
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From Dec 2014
Elbasan incinerator case
The Elbasan waste incinerator was concessioned in Dec 2014 to Albtek Energy under a BOT contract. Construction started March 2015 and the plant launched in April 2017. SPAK issued seizure and arrest…
Status: First-instance verdict 5 Oct 2023; later appellate and procedural status not confirmed
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Connections
Open the map →Dismissed Balluku from government
Evidence: Rama dismissed Balluku on 26 Feb 2026 in a reshuffle.
- Official position→Sazan island and Zvernec coastal resort projects (Kushner-linked)Source label: Officially reported
No agreement concluded (PM)
Evidence: PM Rama said no agreement had been concluded for Sazan (DPA via Gazeta Tema).
Rama says the project goes ahead
Evidence: Al Jazeera, 11 June 2026: Rama says the EIA will be completed and the project proceeds regardless (undated statement).
Rama's 'hybrid war' framing of the movement (contested)
Evidence: Euronews 20 Oct 2026 quotes the remark; a BIRN critique (search summary) calls it an alibi for a trust crisis. No evidence of foreign direction was found in the sources read.
Meetings (per indictment)
Evidence: Indictment says McGonigal and Rama met four times Sept 2017-Mar 2018 (Boston Herald summary). Rama denies wrongdoing.
- Investigation→Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK)Source label: Officially reported
Rama publicly comments on SPAK inquiry
Evidence: Rama welcomed the probe into property origin while saying the project continues (Albanian Daily News, 2026).
Signed CoM decision nr. 907 of 17.12.2014 approving financing of the Elbasan BOT contract (per search-result description)
Evidence: OpenCorporates PDF (HTTP 403 on fetch); description from search result only.
attended 2014 emergency committee; plant launch 2017 with Rama present
Evidence: Wikipedia summary: 5 Feb 2014 inter-ministerial committee with Rama present declared emergency; launch 18 April 2017 with Rama present.
Government request to lift Balluku suspension fails 4-4
Evidence: Himara.gr, 7 Feb 2026: Constitutional Court rejected the request by 4-4; suspension stays.
Introduced Article 242 CPC amendment draft (16 Feb 2026)
Evidence: PACE Written Question 811 (24 Mar 2026): draft introduced 16 Feb 2026 personally by Rama; final vote not found.
- Communication←Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)Source label: Officially reported
Written question on 'super-immunity' risk of Article 242 change
Evidence: PACE Written Question 811 to the Committee of Ministers, 24 Mar 2026.
- Investigation→'The Albanian Files' complaint to SPAK against Edi Rama over KKT-approved high-rise permitsSource label: Unverified
Subject of PD complaint to SPAK
Evidence: PD complaint (Balkanweb, Telegrafi); no SPAK decision found.
Spouse
Evidence: Linda Rama is described as Rama's wife in exit.al (2021) and Top Channel (2019) reporting.
Council of Ministers (chaired by the PM) adopted VKM 589/2022
Evidence: VKM 589 of 7 Sept 2022 adopted by the Council of Ministers (Shqiptarja, 2023).
Berisha requests Rama be summoned as witness in Partizani
Evidence: Special Court accepted the request, SPAK did not oppose (BalkanWeb, 16 Apr 2026). Berisha's allegation: Rama signed decisions changing the property's designated use.
Brother
Evidence: Named as brother in BalkanWeb (12 Jan 2025) and reporting on the Xibraka file.
Brothers
Evidence: Wikipedia (Olsi Rama) and multiple reports in the retrieved sources identify Olsi as Edi Rama's brother.
Narco-state allegation against PM (no euro link in the text found)
Evidence: Balkanweb, 24 Sep 2026: Zhupa's speech places Rama at the top of a 'narco-state'.
Rama IV government wins confidence vote, 18 Sep 2025
Evidence: Assembly approved Rama's fourth government and programme on 18 Sep 2025; opposition objected to a video message by the AI 'minister' Diella and to the procedure.
SMI joins PS pre-election alliance (2013); cabinet role reported
Evidence: SMI joined the Socialist Party in the 'Alliance for European Albania' on 1 April 2013 (Wikipedia summary); bne IntelliNews (July 2013) reported SMI as a coalition partner in the new cabinet. No list of SMI portfolios or the cabinet vote was found.
- Alleged relationship→Patronazhistet scandal: the Socialist Party's patronage network and the April 2021 voter databaseSource label: Disputed
Acknowledged patronage system
Evidence: Rama acknowledged a patronage system and door-to-door data collection, and denied the data came from e-Albania (Exit).
- Government decision→Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026)Source label: Officially reported
presented package 25 Oct 2026
Evidence: Albanian Daily News reports Rama presented the package as a proposed package with six instruments on 25 Oct 2026.
Berisha alleges Rama offered power-sharing in April 2021
Evidence: Balkanweb (27 Oct 2023, fetched): Berisha's account; no Rama reply in the article.
alleged close friendship
Evidence: Kapitali (unnamed source) and reporter.al describe Yeffet as a close friend of Rama; Rama has not been reported as confirming this.
cyber cooperation meeting Oct 2022
Evidence: Rama met Gaby Portnoy in Israel in October 2022 and agreed cyber cooperation (Algemeiner).
meetings named in US case (as reported)
Evidence: Court document reportedly describes McGonigal's meetings with Rama; Rama denies wrongdoing and no court finding against Rama found.
alleged closeness to Rama
Evidence: reporter.al describes Sanilevich as close to Rama; Foreign Ministry list shows his honorary consul role in Eilat.
Rama publicly comments on detention
Evidence: Albanian Daily News (15 Sep 2026): Rama says Tirana is 'without a head' after the Supreme Court decision.
- Official position→Sazan island: strategic investor status (2024) and 2026 draft transfer of administrationSource label: Officially reported
PM's office responds to the draft Sazan transfer decision
Evidence: Reporter.al (2026-06-06): PM's office says 'There is no privatisation involved in this draft decision'. Government says the draft was circulated for consultation and not implemented.
What they said vs. what the documents show
What was said · 10 Feb 2026
'grupi parlamentar socialist do të angazhohet për zgjidhjen përmes ndërhyrjes në legjislacion' (the Socialist parliamentary group will commit to resolving it through legislative intervention). Translation mine.
Speaker: Edi Rama
Zbulohen ndryshimet e nenit për pezullimin e një ministri (Shqiptarja) (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 11 Feb 2026 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
Court reasoning (GJKKO, Nov 2025) relies on the current Article 242(2) wording, which excludes only persons elected under the electoral law. Rama's proposed text would extend the exclusion to constitutional office-holders. Whether the amendment passed is not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
What was said · 18 Oct 2026
Rama said a drone carrying explosives, aimed at the Prime Minister's Office in Tirana, was neutralised 'two days ago' (paraphrase per Balkanweb and ANSA: 'Un drone esplosivo, destinato a colpire la presidenza del Consiglio a Tirana e stato neutralizzato due giorni fa'). He did not name the agency that neutralised it.
Speaker: Edi Rama
Plan te sulmonin Kryeministrine! Neutralizuam dronin me eksplozive (Balkanweb) (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · 18 Oct 2026 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
No police, prosecution or Interior Ministry document, and no image of the drone, was found in the sources. The statement concerns a counter-drone event, not police use of a drone against protesters. ANSA (via ilnordest.it) reports the same claim with attribution to foreign hands (Russia and Iran).
- Rama, 'neutralizzato drone esplosivo destinato a Palazzo del Governo' (ANSA via ilnordest.it) (opens in a new tab)ANSA / Il Nordest · Oct 2026 · journalism · OTHER
What was said · 20 Oct 2026
'It is a hybrid war that gains traction precisely because it is rooted in genuine grievances, not mere fantasy.' (English as rendered by Euronews; original language not stated.)
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania's PM Edi Rama blames hybrid war for fuelling unrest across the country (opens in a new tab)Euronews · 20 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Euronews reports the grievances Rama named (cost of living, housing, the future), that he repeated 'foreign actors' claims, and that hundreds of university professors marched with a 'Stop violence against students' banner. Critics (BIRN, cited by Balkanweb in a search summary) argue the hybrid-war line is an alibi for a trust crisis and lack of transparency. The sources read contain no evidence of foreign direction. A government-circulated Blackbird.AI report (search summary) concluded that the grievances were genuine while online discourse was amplified; sources disagree on whether the amplification was organic or manufactured.
- Balkanweb: BIRN - hybrid war as alibi (search summary) (opens in a new tab)BIRN via Balkanweb · 2026 · journalism · SQ
What was said · 24 Oct 2026
Rama blamed 'foreign actors' for the violence and accused Russia and Iran of driving online misinformation (as reported by Al Jazeera, 24 Oct 2026). Earlier, per the CEP analysis (search summary, undated), he accused Greece of organising the demonstrations and Iran of being behind the 'Flamingo Revolution'.
Speaker: Edi Rama
Thousands gather at new Albanian antigovernment rally (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 24 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
The Al Jazeera article does not show evidence for the foreign-actor claim. The Blackbird.AI report circulated by the government (search summary) says the grievances were genuine and that online discourse was amplified, without settling whether this was organic or manufactured. No verification of the Greek or Iranian allegations was found.
- Thousands gather at new Albanian antigovernment rally (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 24 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 31 May 2026
Rama called the Zvërnec incident 'isolated', said it would be terrible for private guards to drag a protester while police stood by, and accused Tsipras of exploiting an isolated incident for electoral purposes (search summaries: Tanea 31 May, iefimerida, Balkanweb).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian PM Rama accuses Tsipras of nationalism after Greek minority member injured at resort protest (opens in a new tab)iefimerida.gr · 31 May 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Citizens.al (31 May, read) reports the guards were present with State Police and that one guard was arrested. The police Director General later admitted failures and a Vlorë director was dismissed (citizens.al, 1 June, search summary). Opponents questioned why police did not intervene. The 'isolated' framing is consistent with the arrests for the physical incident but not with the police-response admissions.
- Zverneci under investigation by SPAK, police admit failure (opens in a new tab)Citizens.al · 1 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 10 Jun 2026
An environmental impact assessment would be completed; the project would proceed responsibly and would go ahead regardless. 'We are very proud of what we have done for the wildlife in Albania.' (Al Jazeera, 11 June 2026; statements undated in the article.)
Speaker: Edi Rama
Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 11 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Other sources read: BirdLife (7 Sep 2026) says the government had neither repealed the law nor abandoned the project; the European Parliament (17 June 2026) called for an immediate moratorium on permits and construction; a Bern Convention Bureau letter (15 July 2026, search summary) welcomed a temporary suspension of works and a promised new EIA. The Wikipedia account of detentions (2 July) is UNVERIFIED.
- 100 days of the 'Flamingo Protests' (opens in a new tab)BirdLife International · 7 Sep 2026 · ngo · EN
What was said · May 2026
Government description of the machinery work in the protected landscape as 'a technical survey ahead of an environmental assessment' (as summarised by BirdLife; not a direct quote; date not given).
Speaker: Edi Rama
100 days of the 'Flamingo Protests' (opens in a new tab)BirdLife International · 7 Sep 2026 · ngo · EN
What the documents show
BirdLife says the machinery worked without permits and that the lagoon channel was completely blocked for several days, and that the evidence contradicted the 'technical survey' account. This is NGO reporting; no permit or inspection record was read.
- 100 days of the 'Flamingo Protests' (opens in a new tab)BirdLife International · 7 Sep 2026 · ngo · EN
What was said · Jul 2026
The protected-areas law would be 'adjusted rather than abolished' (search summary of July 2026 coverage; exact day and wording not verified).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Do not support the amendments: MEPs respond to the government from Zvernec (opens in a new tab)Citizens.al · 1 Jul 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos (search summary) said the 2024 amendments would be repealed this year. PPNEA's September open letter (search summary) says Parliament has not fully repealed the amendments. A search summary reports the Constitutional Court resolved a challenge on a 4-4 tie, so the 2024 law was not struck down.
- PPNEA: Open Letter to Members of Parliament (opens in a new tab)PPNEA · Sep 2026 · ngo · EN
What was said · 15 Oct 2026
Government will not step down; governments change through democratic elections; ready to discuss rising education costs but rejects resignation calls (Reuters, as summarised in European Western Balkans and Internazionale).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania's leader defies calls to resign as student protesters rampage in capital (Reuters) (opens in a new tab)Reuters (via Internazionale) · 15 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Consistent across the Reuters-based and Al Jazeera reports read (15 Oct, 18 Oct). Protesters have repeated resignation demands since May. No government concession on resignation is recorded.
- Albania's PM Dismisses Calls to Resign as Student Protests Spread (Al Jazeera, 15 Oct) (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 15 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 16 Oct 2026
'Foreign hands that do not wish for Albania to be at peace' (video address, as reported by Al Jazeera, 16 Oct 2026, search summary); protests 'not a student phenomenon'.
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for unrest as student protests intensify (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 16 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
No independent verification of foreign interference was found in the sources read. Students' stated grievances (university costs, jobs) are reported by Al Jazeera (15 Oct) and Balkanweb (13-14 Oct).
- Boiling point: why students are protesting against Albania's Edi Rama (Al Jazeera, 15 Oct) (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 15 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 19 Oct 2026
Rama says anti-government protesters have crossed a 'red line' (Euronews video headline, 19 Oct 2026; quote not in the page text).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian PM Rama accuses anti-government protesters of crossing 'red line' (Euronews video) (opens in a new tab)Euronews · 19 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Euronews caption: protesters throwing fireworks and flares at riot police in Tirana. The Commission's statement (18 Oct) condemns the same violence. No injury figure is attached to this item in the sources read.
- Euronews video page, 19 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)Euronews · 19 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 20 Oct 2026
Brief's premise: Rama placed chairs outside the government building on 20 Oct 2026 as a dialogue offer to students (date appears in the brief and in OCCRP search metadata). Not confirmed; ADN dates the chairs event to Sunday 25 Oct 2026.
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian PM Offers Dialogue Amid Crackdown on Violent Protests (OCCRP; body not read) (opens in a new tab)OCCRP · 20 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Albanian Daily News (25 Oct, read): chairs placed on Sunday 25 Oct and burned the same day. Albanian Daily News (26 Oct, read): a stone table was placed later with dialogue invitations; no date is given for the earlier chairs. Euronews (20 Oct, read) reports the hybrid-war remark without a dialogue offer.
- Tensions erupt in Tirana as protesters set fire to chairs symbolizing PM Rama's call for dialogue (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 25 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 2 Jun 2026
Rama invited protesters to dialogue (Balkanweb headline of 2 June: 'citizens reject Rama's invitation for dialogue'). Wikipedia (UNVERIFIED) says he offered to meet a 20-person delegation on 1-2 June, which organisers refused.
Speaker: Edi Rama
VIDEO/ The government should resign! Third massive protest in front of the PM's Office (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · 2 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
The Balkanweb article does not describe the invitation, so the early-June invitation is documented only as a headline. The 20-person delegation detail rests on Wikipedia. No government statement explaining the offer was read.
- 2026 Zvërnec protest (Wikipedia) (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia · 2026 · wiki · EN
What was said · 10 Dec 2020
Called the Rasha shooting inexplicable and completely unreasonable; apologised to the parents; said the judiciary will decide the officer's guilt (AP, as reported).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania officials try to deter protest over police shooting (opens in a new tab)AP · 10 Dec 2020 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Officer prosecuted and convicted at first instance (court outcome reported). Consistent with the statement that the judiciary decides guilt.
- Murder of Klodian Rasha: Prosecution demands 13 years imprisonment (opens in a new tab)Top Channel · 3 Jun 2021 · journalism · EN
What was said · 2 Mar 2023
Denies wrongdoing in the McGonigal affair; admits knowing and meeting McGonigal in both countries (AP, reported).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian leader denies corruption over indicted FBI agent (opens in a new tab)AP via Local10 · 2 Mar 2023 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Indictment reportedly states Rama met McGonigal four times (Boston Herald summary). McGonigal sentenced to 28 months for taking $225,000 and concealing Albanian contacts. No charge against Rama found.
- McGonigal denohet me 28 muaj burg (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · Feb 2024 · journalism · SQ
What was said · Feb 2024
Not stated by Rama. Claim by Boston Herald opinion columnist Peter Lucas that Rama has not been under investigation in the US or Albania (opinion, not Rama's statement).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Boston Herald (opinion, library proxy) (opens in a new tab)Boston Herald · 22 Feb 2024 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
No official US or Albanian statement confirming or denying an investigation of Rama was retrieved. FBI does not investigate violations of other countries' laws (Faktoje, as summarised). Opposition demanded a parliamentary inquiry; whether one was opened is not settled by sources.
What was said · Jun 2026
Says the Zvernec project has no connection to Vjosa-Narta and that Parliament separated Zvernec from Vjosa-Narta (reported).
Speaker: Edi Rama
The Shapi and the sugar: what did the European Parliament really say about Vjosa-Narta (opens in a new tab)Shteg · Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
EP resolution text, as summarised by Citizens.al and BirdLife, calls for a moratorium on construction in protected areas citing Vjosa-Narta and demands repeal of 2024 amendments. Environmental groups dispute Rama's reading.
- European Parliament calls for ban on construction in protected areas (opens in a new tab)Citizens.al · 17 Jun 2026 · ngo · EN
What was said · Feb 2025
On Mayor Erion Veliaj's SPAK file: described the evidence as insufficient to keep him in prison and said there can be no SPAK without Edi Rama (reported close paraphrase, A2 News).
Speaker: Edi Rama
SPAK is not the Vatican, Veliaj in prison, Rama: blackmail with communications (opens in a new tab)A2 CNN Albania · Feb 2025 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
SPAK's Veliaj case: detention decisions by courts; Rama's remarks on SPAK's competence are recorded in OSW analysis (April 2026).
- Rule of law concerns: Albania obstacle to EU accession (opens in a new tab)OSW · 30 Apr 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 2025
Said SPAK should come to parliament 'armed' with evidence next time (reported in a 2025 speech summary; exact wording not verified).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Prime Minister's statements on SPAK, Bardhi reacts (opens in a new tab)A2 CNN Albania · 2025 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
OSW (April 2026) reports Rama questioned prosecutors' and judges' competence and linked accusations to the opposition in the Balluku case.
- Rule of law concerns: Albania obstacle to EU accession (opens in a new tab)OSW · 30 Apr 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 6 Jul 2022
As reported by Exit (6 July 2022), the government kept paying the companies under the contracts, saying it 'cannot break them' (paraphrase; the article quotes no named official). An Exit piece from April 2022 (search summary only) says Rama refused to stop the payments.
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian Public Pay €3 Million to Incinerator Company Involved in Scandal (Exit) (opens in a new tab)Exit News · 6 Jul 2022 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Payments continued through 2023 (Balkanweb, Treasury data to June 2023). Whether the contracts allowed suspension was not resolved in sources read.
- Inceneratorët 'dogjën' 103 mln euro deri në qershor 2023 (Balkanweb) (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · 12 Jul 2023 · journalism · SQ
What was said · 23 Feb 2022
"We did not build incinerators, but waste treatment plants that produce energy." (as quoted in Wikipedia summary citing Euronews, 23 Feb 2022)
Speaker: Edi Rama
PM Rama begins testimony on incinerator affair (opens in a new tab)Euronews Albania · 23 Feb 2022 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Concession contracts are BOT concessions for incinerator plants (Elbasan, Fier, Tirana) as named in the Wikipedia summary and the Tirana Times and Top Channel articles. The distinction in the statement is not tested against a primary contract text in sources read.
- Albanian incinerators scandal (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia · wiki · EN
- Linking ownership of shell companies to fugitives: SPAK seizes Tirana's waste incinerator (opens in a new tab)Tirana Times · 8 Aug 2023 · journalism · EN
What was said · 16 Feb 2026
Introduced draft amendments to Article 242 CPC personally; reported aim: stop courts suspending senior officials from office as a precautionary measure. Exact wording of his public statement not read. (As described in PACE Written Question 811.)
Speaker: Edi Rama
PACE Written Question 811 (Doc. 16368) (opens in a new tab)PACE · 24 Mar 2026 · official · EN
What the documents show
Draft text and vote not confirmed. Constitutional Court had split 4-4 on the government's request in Feb 2026. PACE and other coverage describe the change as a risk of super-immunity. Government's stated view (Gazment Bardhi): the change does not dismiss a minister or paralyse the state.
- Rama's proposed Article 242 change (Shqiptarja) (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 16 Feb 2026 · journalism · SQ
What was said · unknown
'In Theth we legalised around 300 properties' (Telegrafi headline quoting Rama).
Speaker: Edi Rama
'S'kemi prerë në besë askënd', Rama: Në Theth legalizuam rreth 300 prona (opens in a new tab)Telegrafi · unknown · political-statement · SQ
What the documents show
No legalisation register or decision was retrieved to confirm the number.
- Rama në Theth: bum ndërtimesh pa leje gjatë zgjedhjeve (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · unknown · journalism · SQ
What was said · unknown
The prosecutor did not start an investigation into the Theth tourist village despite police material; more than 40 illegal buildings were demolished (Rama, reported).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama në Theth: bum ndërtimesh pa leje gjatë zgjedhjeve (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · unknown · political-statement · SQ
What the documents show
Prosecutor's response and KLP decision not found in retrieved sources.
What was said · unknown
PD alleges that, as KKT chair, Rama selected international studios and linked them to investors who obtained high-rise permits (allegation in PD complaint; Rama's reply not found).
Speaker: Edi Rama
PD con në SPAK librin The Albanian Files: hetoni Ramën (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · unknown · political-statement · SQ
What the documents show
Complaint filed; no SPAK decision or KKT minute was retrieved.
What was said · 10 Jan 2019
Reportedly called the Surrel house 'very simple' and said the project was possible because of Linda Rama, who holds the land title (paraphrase by exit.al; construction funding not explained).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Cellphone comment puts spotlight back on Rama's villa (opens in a new tab)exit.al · 10 Jan 2019 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Declarations as reported by exit.al (2021) list the Surrel land in Linda Rama's name and value the house at EUR 330,000 (2013). The construction funding source is not documented in the retrieved sources.
- Albanian Prime Minister's Wealth Increases 16-Fold in 16 Years (opens in a new tab)exit.al (citing BIRN analysis) · 26 Feb 2021 · journalism · EN
What was said · 7 Jan 2019
Says his wife bought the land for the Surrel house (as quoted in the DP statement reported by Top Channel; Rama's own wording not retrieved).
Speaker: Edi Rama
DP: Rama's villa value, 40 million ALL as he hides behind his wife (opens in a new tab)Top Channel · 7 Jan 2019 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Exit.al (2021) reports the Surrel land plots are recorded in Linda Rama's name in the declarations, consistent with the claim as to title. The source of purchase funds is not established.
- Albanian Prime Minister's Wealth Increases 16-Fold in 16 Years (opens in a new tab)exit.al (citing BIRN analysis) · 26 Feb 2021 · journalism · EN
What was said · 12 Jan 2025
SPAK concluded that Olsi Rama is not involved in the Xibraka file and has no connection to the unidentified person in it; Bardhi made a false report (as reported by BalkanWeb).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Bardhi's complaint on Olsi Rama in the Xibraka file (opens in a new tab)BalkanWeb · 12 Jan 2025 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
No SPAK document stating this conclusion was retrieved. Gazment Bardhi says the investigation was not completed and that no court decision exists on Olsi Rama. Reporting says SPAK checked an anonymous complaint and found no letter from the named person. Olsi Rama's two false-report complaints against Bardhi were pending; outcome not found.
- Bardhi's complaint on Olsi Rama in the Xibraka file (opens in a new tab)BalkanWeb · 12 Jan 2025 · journalism · SQ
What was said · 4 Dec 2022
Albanian (diacritics stripped in this record, so not byte-exact): Qeveria jone nuk eshte mburoje e asnje aktiviteti (translation: our government is not a shield for any activity). Also: nese personazhi per te cilin flasim do te kishte pasur mburoje shteterore ai nuk do ishte sot ne kerkim (translation: if the person we are talking about had state protection, he would not be wanted today). On the brother: Ndersa persa i perket sjelljes ne valle te emrit te tim vella (translation: as for the way my brother's name has been brought into the dance).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Ish zyrtari pjese e grupit qe mashtruan 24 mld euro me call centerat (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 4 Dec 2022 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
OCCRP reported that SPAK confirmed a Spanish warrant for Josifi only after press inquiries, and that a citizen wanted abroad is also wanted in Albania. This is consistent with Rama's statement that Josifi is wanted, but it does not show whether or how the state did or did not protect him. The retrieved sources contain no document linking Olsi Rama to Josifi's call center after 2017.
- Albanian Ex-Official Wanted in Connection with Call Center Fraud (opens in a new tab)OCCRP · Dec 2022 · journalism · EN
What was said · unknown
Laundering exists but is a limited problem; the economy is not built on laundering (Financial Times interview, as reported by Albanian Daily News; date not confirmed).
Speaker: Edi Rama
'I'm not the Godfather', Albania's PM says (Albanian Daily News) (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · unknown · journalism · EN
What the documents show
The SPAK files on Zvernec (Reuters, Jul 2026) allege laundering in a specific case and do not allege government wrongdoing. The OBCT analysis (Jul 2026) cites an MCN analysis that found 'no evidence of illegal practices' for the dataset it reports, and cites SPAK seizures without amounts. Scale is contested: the GI-TOC estimates (EUR 500m for 2019; EUR 240m over three years) are estimates.
- doc-reuters-shehu-zvernec-2026No link recorded.
- doc-obct-cibuku-2026No link recorded.
What was said · 12 Mar 2026
Per European Western Balkans: Rama said the Assembly 'rightly rejected the abolition of the freedom of a deputy', that 'Belinda Balluku is not accused of corruption', and that the dignity of parliamentarians 'is not material for socio-political experiments'.
Speaker: Edi Rama
A vote against lifting immunity (opens in a new tab)European Western Balkans · 12 Mar 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
SPAK has charged Balluku with corruption, hiding assets and money laundering; SPAK alleges she favoured Alko Impex in a tender for part of the Tirana Outer Ring Road and received villa work worth up to 410,000 euros in return (charges as reported). The charges are allegations pending in court.
- Former deputy PM charged over 410,000 euro villa work (Gazeta Tema) (opens in a new tab)Gazeta Tema · 2025 · journalism · EN
What was said · Mar 2023
Rama said the Kryemadhi affair with Russian money is a test for the SPAK special prosecution (as reported by Top Channel coverage).
Speaker: Edi Rama
PM Rama, urgent call for investigation on Russian money in Albanian politics (opens in a new tab)Top Channel · Mar 2023 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
No SPAK finding on the documents was found in sources reviewed.
What was said · Apr 2021
Rama acknowledged a patronage system of voters, said the data was collected historically door to door, and said the leaked data was old and not taken from e-Albania (paraphrase per Exit, April 2021).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Exit Explains: The Leak of Over 910,000 Albanians Personal Data to Politicians and the Public (opens in a new tab)Exit News · 16 Apr 2021 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
AKSHI/ANA's denial in the same coverage says e-Albania does not store citizens' data. Several people named in coverage said the data was inaccurate or contained changes they had not made. No official verification of the door-to-door claim was found.
- Exit Explains (same article) (opens in a new tab)Exit News · 16 Apr 2021 · journalism · EN
What was said · Jun 2022
Rama thanked the patronazhists on the PS's 31st anniversary (Shqiptarja headline; year inferred).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Shqiptarja headline (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 2022 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
Only the headline was reviewed. It shows public praise of the patronage network; it is not evidence of data misuse by itself.
What was said · 26 Oct 2026
Government will bring tougher measures against violent protests, including fines for people who remain in crowds where violence or looting occurs, damage public property or hide identities; Rama argued the 2001 demonstrations law does not cover digital organising tools (reported).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania PM vows fines for violent protesters (opens in a new tab)News of Bahrain (reprint) · 26 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
One report says the measures need parliament approval and gives a 500,000 lek maximum; another report's headline says 'enacts'. No parliamentary vote, bill text or committee record was found. A separate search summary reports a physical scuffle in Parliament on 22 Oct 2026. Status of the package is unresolved.
- Albania enacts fines up to 500,000 leks for violent protests (NewsBytes) (opens in a new tab)NewsBytes · Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 20 Oct 2026
'It is a hybrid war that gains traction precisely because it is rooted in genuine grievances, not mere fantasy.' (Euronews, 20 Oct 2026, attributed to Rama)
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania's PM Edi Rama blames hybrid war for fuelling unrest (opens in a new tab)Euronews · 20 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Ombudsman findings (16 and 21 Oct) and RSF (21 Oct) record alleged police violence against detainees, minors and journalists. Rama's 'Antifa' claim and any anti-protest package of 25-26 Oct were NOT found in sources. Rama's 'Russia and Iran' misinformation claims are reported by Al Jazeera (24 Oct) without supporting documents.
- Public statement by the Ombudsman (16 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)Office of the People's Advocate · 16 Oct 2026 · official · EN
What was said · 18 Oct 2026
Accused the owner of News24 of fabricating accounts of the student revolt to topple the government (as reported by RSF and Balkanweb, 21 Oct 2026).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Reporterët pa Kufij (Balkanweb) (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · 21 Oct 2026 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
RSF documents at least 28 reports affecting at least 23 media professionals (13 to 19 Oct), most involving police, and calls the PM's accusation baseless. RSF's documentation does not by itself prove or disprove the fabrication claim. The full text of Rama's statement was not retrieved.
- Albanian journalists targeted by police violence (RSF) (opens in a new tab)RSF · 21 Oct 2026 · ngo · EN
What was said · 25 Oct 2026
Said he had ordered that Erjon Vishkulli's medical costs be covered and that he had sent him to Italy (as summarised by Balkanweb, 25 Oct 2026; Rama not quoted directly in the article).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama boasted of sending Erjon Vishkulli to Italy (Balkanweb) (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · 25 Oct 2026 · journalism · SQ
What the documents show
The victim's sister publicly disputed that the state organised and financed the transfer, crediting family, friends and private donors (Balkanweb). Physician Ermal Pashaj said Albania lacks the capacity to treat such injuries. No police statement on the injury was found.
- Rama boasted of sending Erjon Vishkulli to Italy (Balkanweb) (opens in a new tab)Balkanweb · 25 Oct 2026 · journalism · SQ
What was said · 25 Oct 2026
The current demonstrations law dates to 2001 and 'does not address digital tools that have become a key part of organising and conducting protests' (as reported by TRT World).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama's package against violence and urban disorder (opens in a new tab)TRT World · 25 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
The 2001 law text was not retrieved. Secondary sources date the law to 2001 (Law 8773, per Citizens.al 2021). Albanian Daily News refers only to 'the law governing public assemblies' without naming it. No source reviewed confirms whether the 2001 text contains any digital provision.
- Comment: Outdated Law Hinders Albanians' Right to Protest (opens in a new tab)exit.al · 23 Nov 2020 · journalism · EN
What was said · 25 Oct 2026
Fines of 500,000 lek for everyone who participates in a protest that turns violent, even if they do not commit violent acts (as reported in a Reuters-sourced search summary; the Reuters text was not fetched).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania enacts fines up to 500,000 leks for violent protests (search result) (opens in a new tab)NewsBytes · 26 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Albanian Daily News (28 Oct) gives administrative fines 'from 10,000 to 500,000 lek' with no per-measure amounts. BalkanWeb (27 Oct) reports fines up to EUR 5,000 for those in gatherings with violence. A Swedish-language search summary gives 10,000-100,000 lek for knowingly staying in a violent gathering after police orders, and 5,000 lek for blocking traffic. The sources do not agree on which conduct carries which fine, and no text of the package was seen.
- Government Approves New Restrictions on Public Protests, Fines of Up to 500,000 Lek (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 28 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
- Package: fines up to EUR 5,000 (BalkanWeb) (opens in a new tab)BalkanWeb · 27 Oct 2026 · journalism · SQ
What was said · 25 Oct 2026
Restrictions under the package would be temporary (as reported by Albanian Daily News; no duration given).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama Unveils Legal Package Targeting Violence and Urban Disorder (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 25 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
The 28 Oct report lists temporary restrictions in protected areas but gives no duration. The 27 Oct report gives gathering limits of up to 72 hours in areas with immediate risk of violence. Duration, and whether the 72-hour rule is in the final text, are not established.
- Government Approves New Restrictions on Public Protests (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 28 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 19 Oct 2026
'Protests are a right, whereas violence is a crime; this red line must be drawn clearly' (Facebook post, as reported by Euronews).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian PM Rama accuses anti-government protesters of crossing red line amid violent demo (opens in a new tab)Euronews · 19 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Police and prosecution figures (16/49 on 13 Oct; 55/98 or 56/97 on 14 Oct) and court releases (27 on 22 Oct) show a mix of arrests and releases. The Ombudsman reported unacceptable detention conditions. The sources do not establish that all arrested people were involved in violence.
- Police Arrest 56 People After Violent Tirana Protest (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 16 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
- Tirana Court Orders Release of 27 Protesters (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 22 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 27 Jul 2016
Quoted by Top Channel (27 Jul 2016): 'In fact, they gave consensus only when the DP wall cracked and Parliament had all the 94 votes'; he also said the consensus came 'only after facing the political and personal consequences by the EU and USA after July 21st'.
Speaker: Edi Rama
PM Rama: 'Opposition's consensus came only after Justice Reform had all the 94 votes' (opens in a new tab)Top Channel · 27 Jul 2016 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
94 is the constitutional threshold (two-thirds of 140). Shqiptarja (21 Jul 2016) reports 140 votes on 22 Jul 2016, which is consistent with a broad vote after the consensus. Rama's account of why PD agreed is his own characterisation; PD's account is not in the fetched text.
- Vendim historik: 140 vota për reformën tani drejtësi (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 21 Jul 2016 · journalism · SQ
What was said · 2 Mar 2023
Rama denied corruption linked to the indictment of former FBI official McGonigal; he said the US charges did not involve him or the Albanian government (AP report; exact wording not retrieved, paraphrase).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian leader denies corruption over indicted FBI agent (opens in a new tab)Associated Press · 2 Mar 2023 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
McGonigal was later sentenced to 28 months (16 Feb 2024) for the $225,000 payments and non-disclosure. The charging document reportedly describes meetings with Rama; no court finding on Rama.
- McGonigal denohet me 28 muaj burg per marrjen e 225 mije dollareve (Shqiptarja) (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja.com · 16 Feb 2024 · journalism · SQ
- Ex-FBI spy hunter pleads guilty to concealing foreign business deals and contacts in Eastern Europe (opens in a new tab)Courthouse News · 2023 · journalism · EN
What was said · Jun 2026
Rama said no agreement had been signed for Sazan and rejected reports that the Kushners received the island or that Albania sold it (Qatar Tribune report; paraphrase).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albania's Rama rejects criticism of Kushner-linked luxury resort plans (opens in a new tab)Qatar Tribune · Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
CORRECTIV found no evidence that Israel or the Kushners acquired Sazan or Zvernec; the Albanian government issued a press release denying a sale to Israel. Sazan negotiations are reported as ongoing.
- Luxushotels: keine Hinweise, dass Albanien Land an Israel verkauft (CORRECTIV fact-check) (opens in a new tab)CORRECTIV.Faktencheck · 15 Jul 2026 · journalism · OTHER
What was said · Feb 2025
Measures against UBT staff were 'without trial'; tenders were worth less than 30 million lek (search summary of a Rama statement; the cited article was not opened).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama: How do you explain to the Austrians that SPAK entered the university as if it were in Corleone? (opens in a new tab)A2 News · Feb 2025 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
SPAK article (2025-06-28) reports nine 2022 procedures with a total value of EUR 900,000, and does not mention a lek figure. A2 News headline gives 90 million lek. The 30 million lek figure is not in any opened document.
- SPAK mbyll hetimet për abuzim me tenderat (opens in a new tab)Shqiptarja · 28 Jun 2025 · journalism · SQ
- 9 tendera 90 mln lekë (A2 News headline) (opens in a new tab)A2 News · Feb 2025 · journalism · EN
What was said · 24 Oct 2026
Told Reuters he would not step down; government respects the students' right to protest (wire report).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian police fire tear gas as anti-government student protests turn violent (opens in a new tab)GV Wire (Reuters) · 24 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Al Jazeera (2026-10-14) reports the ministry fire, 16 arrests and riot-police use of tear gas and water cannon. Force-use detail is in.
- Fire erupts at Albania's Education Ministry as protests enter third day (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 14 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 15 Sep 2026
'Once again, Tirana is without a head,' Rama said (Albanian Daily News). Same article describes the case as a 'unique ordeal in the history of democratic Europe' (paraphrase by the article).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama reacts as Albania's top court upholds Veliaj's detention (opens in a new tab)Albanian Daily News · 15 Sep 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Constitutional Court recognised Veliaj as the city's elected mayor and remaining in office (as reported in the same article). Supreme Court upheld custody on 15 Sep 2026.
- After nine months in prison... wins back his office (Mishcon de Reya) (opens in a new tab)Mishcon de Reya · 6 Nov 2025 · ngo · EN
What was said · unknown
NOT RECORDED. The phrase 'not a European standard for an elected mayor to be kept in pretrial detention' was not found in any source retrieved. See gaps.
Speaker: Edi Rama
No source foundunknown · other · ENNo link recorded.
What the documents show
Not applicable.
What was said · 18 Oct 2026
Rama defended the police response by citing an officer who was allegedly struck with a steel object and suffered a fractured jaw, and signalled a tougher approach to masked protesters (as reported by Tasnim News and summarised in search results).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Albanian PM Takes Harder Line on Protesters amid Clashes with Police (opens in a new tab)Tasnim News · 18 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
The officer's injury is reported only as alleged; no medical record of it was found. Al Jazeera (as fetched) reports that the Health Ministry said nine protesters and four police officers received treatment on Saturday 17 Oct.
- Albanian police fire rubber bullets as protests against Rama escalate (opens in a new tab)Al Jazeera · 17 Oct 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 6 Jun 2026
'There is no privatisation involved in this draft decision' (PM's office, as quoted by Reporter.al).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Document reveals government preparing transfer of Sazan Island for Jared Kushner project (opens in a new tab)Reporter.al (BIRN) · 6 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Draft decision would move administration and the land/buildings (about 5.2 m2) of Sazan into a state real estate fund for strategic investments, with the purpose of developing a 'Tourist Resort - Sazan Island' (Reporter.al). Whether this amounts to privatisation or a lease is not stated in the draft text read.
- Document reveals government preparing transfer of Sazan Island for Jared Kushner project (opens in a new tab)Reporter.al (BIRN) · 6 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What was said · 29 May 2026
Rama's office, as quoted by BIRN in Albanian: 'The zone in question is private property and the government is not a party to any agreement' (translated). Per Telegrafi, Rama says the Zvernec land is private, registered in the cadastre for years, and that transactions are between private parties.
Speaker: Edi Rama
The investors behind the Trump family's Albanian resort (opens in a new tab)Reporter.al (BIRN) · 29 May 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Court cases over ownership are pending (residents' 1991-law claim; Shehu's duplicate-certificate request for 51,944 m2). SPAK has opened an inquiry into titles and the funds used (SPAK press office 2026-06-01; The Star 2026-07-11). Reporting describes Albania Land Development and Sazan Operations as Zvernec-linked buyers.
- Documents that reveal who is taking control of Zvereni and Sazan (opens in a new tab)Citizens.al · 8 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
- Albania Freezes Assets in Kushner Resort Probe (opens in a new tab)OCCRP · undated · journalism · EN
What was said · Jun 2026
Rama said Kushner promoted the project and that it began about three years earlier; the government has no state land at the Zvernec site, so properties and owners must be examined (per search summary of Albanian coverage; paraphrase, not verbatim).
Speaker: Edi Rama
Rama: Zvernec resort will not be stopped, says PM (Gazeta Tema) (opens in a new tab)Gazeta Tema · Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
What the documents show
Kushner's March 2024 public announcement of Sazan and Zvernec plans is documented (Citizens.al 2026-06-08). Citizens.al says Kushner's interest followed a private meeting with Rama in 2021 on a yacht; the government says the Sazan proposal was an unsolicited Affinity offer (Citizens.al 2025-01-16 summary of government statement).
- Documents that reveal who is taking control of Zvereni and Sazan (opens in a new tab)Citizens.al · 8 Jun 2026 · journalism · EN
Timeline
Other
Patronage system reportedly in use since 2009 (per Exit, Rama)
Exit reports that Rama has acknowledged the party using a patronage system since 2009. Single-outlet report; not confirmed by a second source in this run.
Linked: Patronazhistet scandal: the Socialist Party's patronage network and the April 2021 voter database · Edi Rama
Government
SMI joins PS in 'Alliance for European Albania'
Pre-election alliance between PS and Ilir Meta's SMI, per Wikipedia summary; cabinet participation reported by IntelliNews (July 2013) but portfolios not confirmed.
Government
Council of Ministers decision nr. 907 approves financing for the Elbasan BOT concession contract (signed by PM Rama)
Search-result description of an official PDF: decision nr. 907 of 17.12.2014 (Fletorja Zyrtare nr. 202) approved securing the financing for the BOT concession contract for the treatment plant, signed by PM Edi Rama. The PDF returned HTTP 403 on fetch; the description is from the search result only.
Linked: Elbasan incinerator case · Edi Rama
Government
Rama visits Israel; joint declaration marking 25 years of diplomatic ties
Rama visited Jerusalem and met Netanyahu. The two sides signed a joint declaration of friendship marking 25 years of diplomatic relations, a medical research cooperation agreement between hospitals, and an agreement with Yad Vashem on Holocaust education (Tirana Times, Algemeiner). Rama sought Israeli investment and know-how and cited security, cyber, water and energy as areas of interest (Tirana Times).
Linked: Edi Rama · Benjamin Netanyahu
Parliament
Justice-reform consensus announced after Hahn-proposed wording on international partners in vetting
Top Channel reports that EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn proposed the wording on the role of international partners in vetting, which led to a consensus. Lulzim Basha (PD leader) announced that consensus; Edi Rama (PS) welcomed it; Ilir Meta (Speaker) welcomed it and thanked Hahn; Bujar Nishani (President) congratulated the actors. The page gives no vote count. Shqiptarja (21 Jul 2016) names US Ambassador Donald Lu, EU delegation head Romana Vlahutin, Victoria Nuland, PD negotiator Oerd Bylykbashi, LSI negotiator Ylli Manjani, PS group leader Gramoz Ruçi and committee chair Fatmir Xhafaj as negotiators or attendees.
Linked: Johannes Hahn · Lulzim Basha · Edi Rama · Ilir Meta · Bujar Nishani · Donald Lu · Romana Vlahutin · Victoria Nuland · Oerd Bylykbashi · Ylli Manjani · Gramoz Ruçi · Fatmir Xhafaj
Parliament
Constitutional justice-reform amendments passed unanimously, 140 votes (as reported)
Shqiptarja (21 Jul 2016, updated text) reports the vote took place at 00:46 on 22 July 2016 with 140 votes in favour, equal to the full Assembly, and says the package passed with votes from majority and opposition MPs. No per-party breakdown is given in the fetched text. Edi Rama (PS) led the majority's support, PD leader Lulzim Basha said PD's vote was for the reform, and Speaker Ilir Meta had said before the vote that LSI's votes were for the reform. Single press source for the count; not checked against the Kuvendi record.
Linked: Edi Rama · Lulzim Basha · Ilir Meta
Parliament
Vetting law passed by majority alone, 88 votes for, 1 abstention; opposition left the chamber
Top Channel (30 Aug 2016) reports the vetting law passed with 88 votes in favour and 1 abstention, out of 89 MPs present, with the opposition leaving the chamber before the vote, calling it a 'farce'. The article does not name the parties behind the votes. PM Rama said there could be no consensus against the international partners and accused the opposition of breaking consensus; Berisha said Rama had broken it; Speaker Meta urged the opposition to return to consensus. Single press source for the count.
Linked: Edi Rama · Sali Berisha · Ilir Meta
Parliament
PS-PD political agreement ends deadlock; KQZ appointees replaced with PD candidates
Per the OSCE report surfaced in search, a 18 May 2017 political agreement between the PS and PD leaders ended a three-month deadlock. After it, the KQZ dismissed its appointees and filled the vacancies with PD candidates. The PDF was not parsed, and the agreement text was not retrieved.
Linked: Edi Rama · Lulzim Basha
Other
DP spokesperson Ina Zhupa alleges Surrel villa is inconsistent with Rama's declarations
Ina Zhupa (DP) alleged the Surrel villa is worth 40 million ALL, that Rama used his wife as a shield, and cited an OSCE document for a 200 million EUR wealth figure. Allegation only; no institutional response in the article.
Linked: Source of funds for the Rama family house in Surrel: declarations and allegations · Ina Zhupa · Edi Rama
Other
Televised exchange with a student on the source of funds for the Surrel house
During a meeting with students, a student asked Rama about his Surrel villa, built in 2012, given declared income of about EUR 2,000. Per exit.al, Rama reportedly called the house very simple and said the project was possible because of Linda Rama, who holds the land title; he did not explain the construction funds.
Linked: Source of funds for the Rama family house in Surrel: declarations and allegations · Edi Rama · Linda Rama
Parliament
PD cabinet director Dorian Teliti alleges Kastrati is Rama's closest oligarch and holds a 400 million euro road concession
Speaking from PD headquarters (Shqiptarja, 22 Oct 2019). Allegations only; no response quoted; the 400 million figure does not match the documented values listed in financials.
Linked: Rruga e Kombit (Milot-Morinë motorway): 2016 concession tender, Kastrati-linked consortium and toll compensation · Dorian Teliti · Edi Rama
Parliament
5 June 2020 electoral-reform agreement between PS and the opposition
The 21 July 2020 Shqiptarja article refers to 'the 5 June agreement' between PS and the extra-parliamentary opposition (named there as PD and LSI) and to MP Rudina Hajdari. The text of the 5 June agreement was not fetched; its vote count was not verified in this run.
Linked: Edi Rama · Lulzim Basha
Parliament
Electoral-reform political agreement dated Tirana, 21 July 2020: PS group and three opposition group leaders
The Shqiptarja article, dated 21 July 2020, describes a political agreement on electoral reform dated Tirana, expected to be signed by PS group leader Taulant Balla and opposition group leaders Myslim Murrizi, Nimet Musai and Edmond Stojku. It schedules a 23 July plenary vote on the Electoral Code bill and a 30 July vote on the Constitution (list opening). The article gives no vote counts. PD and LSI are not named as signatories to this text.
Linked: Taulant Balla · Myslim Murrizi · Nimet Musai · Edmond Stojku · Edi Rama
Parliament
Constitutional amendment opening electoral lists passed 106 for, 10 against, 6 absent (as reported)
Shqiptarja (30 Jul 2020) reports 106 votes in favour, against the 94 required; 10 against (named in the article: Artur Roshi, Adriatik Alimadhi, Gjetan Gjetani, Kujtim Gjuzi, Fatjona Dhimitri, Lefter Maliqi, Zef Shtjefni, Suzana Topi, Erjon Piciri, Elda Hoti); 6 did not take part. The article says the PS wanted a two-thirds gender rule in the Code (Rama's stated position) and that PD opposed changing the coalition formula and wanted 100% open lists. Per-party breakdown of the 106 is not given. The article's own absence figures do not sum cleanly, and other summaries describe PD's position differently; this is unresolved.
Linked: Edi Rama · Lulzim Basha
Parliament
KQZ package: Celibashi 106 votes; PD's Pelinku deputy with 105 votes; PD blocks PS-proposed Rusmajli
Parliament elected Ilirjan Celibashi State Commissioner (106) and Lealba Pelinku (PD) Deputy Commissioner (105), per the opposition-majority agreement. The Regulatory Commission (107 for, 4 against, 4 abstentions) and Appeals and Sanctions Commission (105 for, 5 against, 3 abstentions) were also elected. PS had proposed Ilir Rusmajli to lead one body; PD disqualified him, as reported by Shqiptarja. PM Rama called it a spirit of cooperation that the opposition refused.
Linked: Ilirjan Celibashi · Lealba Pelinku · Sali Berisha · Edi Rama
International
GRECO publishes Fifth Evaluation Round report on Albania (ministers, advisers, police)
GRECO's Fifth Round report on Albania covers preventing corruption and promoting integrity for persons with top executive functions (ministers, advisers) and police. Per the eucrim summary, GRECO said the Ministerial Code of Ethics should be complemented with concrete guidance on conflict-of-interest implementation, and noted that there was no example of a minister or adviser withdrawing from a file due to conflict of interest. The summary retrieved does not give a count of recommendations.
Linked: Edi Rama
Government
Interior Minister Sander Lleshaj resigns after police killing
Rama accepted the resignation, stating Lleshaj had no connection to the officer's act.
Linked: Killing of Klodian Rasha (8 Dec 2020, curfew) · Sander Lleshaj · Edi Rama
Media
BIRN analysis: Rama family wealth reported to have grown about 16-fold since 2003
Per exit.al, citing BIRN: declared assets EUR 4,500 (2003); family wealth above EUR 800,000 by end-2018; 2011-2013 non-declaration period; Surrel house EUR 330,000 (2013 declaration). Analysis, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Linked: Source of funds for the Rama family house in Surrel: declarations and allegations · Edi Rama · Linda Rama
Government
Turkish JV starts construction of Llogara tunnel (PM Rama)
SeeNews headline dated 15 Nov 2021 reports the Turkish JV has started construction, per PM Rama. The article body was not retrievable (only headline and date fetched).
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Edi Rama
Police
Separate leak of 637,138 records reported; Tirana Prosecution to investigate
Exit reports a leak of fiscal and employment data on 637,138 people; the Tirana Prosecution says it will investigate. No link to the April 2021 database is made in the reporting reviewed. See case-second-civil-data-leak-2021-12.
Linked: December 2021 leak of about 637,000 records (separate incident; link to the April database not established) · Edi Rama
Government
Rama apologises for the December leak and cites internal infiltration
Rama apologised for the December 2021 leak and said preliminary analysis pointed to internal infiltration rather than an external cyber attack. Critics questioned the explanation. This is not a finding about the April 2021 database.
Linked: December 2021 leak of about 637,000 records (separate incident; link to the April database not established) · Edi Rama
Other
Rama thanks patronazhists at the PS 31st anniversary (year inferred)
A Shqiptarja headline reports that Rama thanked the patronazhists on the PS's 31st anniversary. The year is inferred from the anniversary (PS founded 1991). The article body was not retrieved.
Linked: Patronazhistet scandal: the Socialist Party's patronage network and the April 2021 voter database · Edi Rama
Government
Council of Ministers adopts VKM 589/2022 on confiscation of unpermitted buildings
VKM no. 589 of 7 September 2022 sets rules for confiscating, in the public interest, buildings built without a permit for profit, with pre-emptive purchase rights for owners.
Linked: VKM 589/2022: confiscation of unpermitted buildings; challenge rejected by Constitutional Court · Edi Rama
Government
Rama visits Israel; meets head of National Cyber Directorate
Rama's three-day visit began 23 October 2022. He met Gaby Portnoy and the two sides agreed to cooperate on cybersecurity (Algemeiner, Times of Israel reporting).
Linked: Israel-Albania cyber cooperation after 2022 Iranian-attributed attacks · Edi Rama · Gaby Portnoy
Government
Edi Rama denies government shields Amant Josifi; says brother's name was dragged into political dispute
Shqiptarja report of Rama's statement. Rama said the government is not a shield for any activity and that the former official is wanted by justice; on his brother, he said there is no basis for linking him to the case. Olsi Rama is not quoted in the fetched text.
Linked: Olsi Rama and call centers: documented link limited to a 2020 reported former co-ownership; other claims are unproven political allegations · Amant Josifi and the Milton Group call-center network (Albania) · Edi Rama · Amant Josifi
Other
Agron Neza issues written denial regarding McGonigal payment claims
Neza confirmed the 'Person A' identification and a meeting with Rama, denied any business discussion, and called the claim that he paid McGonigal fabrication.
Linked: McGonigal / Agron Neza payment and Rama contacts (US case) · Agron Neza · Sali Berisha · Edi Rama
Other
Rama denies corruption over indicted former FBI agent (McGonigal)
AP reported Rama denied corruption linked to the indictment of former FBI official Charles McGonigal (AP, 2023-03-02).
Linked: US case against Charles McGonigal (Albania-related charges) · Edi Rama · Charles McGonigal
Government
Rama announces suspension of the citizenship-by-investment programme
Suspended until the EU clarifies its position; no resumption date (as reported).
Linked: Golden passport / citizenship-by-investment programme: suspended in 2023 after EU pressure · Edi Rama
Parliament
Assembly approves SPAK request to arrest Arben Ahmetaj, 117 for, 3 abstentions, after PS-PD agreement in the Council of Mandates
Shqiptarja (headline) and Telegrafi report 117 votes in favour of SPAK's request and 3 opposition MPs abstaining. Shqiptarja quotes a Council of Mandates message 'PS-PD dakordësi' (PS-PD agreement) recommending arrest. The per-party split of the 117 is not in the sources read. Ahmetaj was reported to be outside Albania.
Linked: Arben Ahmetaj · Edi Rama
Parliament
Parliament lifts Berisha immunity (75 votes)
Opposition boycott; the decision enabled the prosecution to proceed against Berisha, per reporting.
Linked: Sali Berisha · Edi Rama
Parliament
Assembly lifts Sali Berisha's immunity at SPAK request; majority votes, PD boycotts (count disputed)
Reported by JURIST and other outlets: parliament lifted Berisha's immunity on 21 Dec 2023 on SPAK's request, with the ruling Socialist majority supplying the votes and PD supporters disrupting the session. Count: one Albanian report gives 75 votes in favour from the majority (repeated across pages); another Albanian report gives 108 of 113 deputies voting in favour. The 108 figure could not be confirmed. The existing record ev-2023-12-21-berisha-immunity already holds the 75 count; this entry does not duplicate it, it adds the disputed count and the source conflict. Reported: house arrest ordered 30 Dec 2023 by a court.
Linked: Sali Berisha · Edi Rama
Court
Charles McGonigal sentenced in Washington (28 months reported)
Convicted over $225,000 from Agron Neza and concealed contacts with Albanian officials. Sentence length conflicts across sources.
Linked: McGonigal / Agron Neza payment and Rama contacts (US case) · Charles McGonigal · Agron Neza · Edi Rama
Parliament
PS and DP reach compromise on criminal amnesty law; DP amendment expected to be accepted
Top Channel (3 Apr 2024, fetched) reports a deal between the governing PS and the DP opposition. The article gives no vote count and no PS/PD breakdown, and no direct leader quotes. It says the agreement excludes high officials investigated by SPAK. The DP parliamentary group demanded that no one convicted by the Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime benefit. The final text was not confirmed in the article.
Linked: Edi Rama · Sali Berisha
Parliament
Criminal amnesty law decreed after approval with 110 votes (as reported in headline)
ABC News Albania headline: 'President Begaj decrees criminal amnesty with 110 votes in favor'. The date (9 April 2024) comes from a search summary and is not on the headline. The per-party split is not in the sources read. Reported effects: about 700 released and about 400 with reduced sentences, per a search summary of Top Channel coverage. Corruption articles 244 and 245 were reported to be among those with reduced sentences; another report says low-level corruption convicts also benefit. The two accounts conflict.
Linked: Edi Rama · Sali Berisha
SPAK
Edi Rama states SPAK found Olsi Rama not involved in Xibraka file; announces lawsuit against Bardhi
Per BalkanWeb, Rama stated that SPAK concluded Olsi Rama is not involved in the Xibraka file and called Bardhi's complaint false. Bardhi disputes that the investigation was completed. No SPAK document retrieved.
Linked: Xibraka file: complaint naming Olsi Rama; SPAK conclusion disputed · Edi Rama · Olsi Rama · Gazment Bardhi
SPAK
Edi Rama reports SPAK found Olsi Rama not involved in Xibraka file (context only; not a call-center finding)
Context only. The full entry is ev-2025-01-12-rama-xibraka-statement in leaders/. A2 News reports SPAK said it found no evidence to include Olsi Rama in the Xibraka file; SPAK's statement was not read directly (A2 page returned HTTP 403). The date of the A2 article is January 2025 per its search snippet; the day is taken from the BalkanWeb date of Rama's statement.
Linked: Xibraka file: complaint naming Olsi Rama; SPAK conclusion disputed · Olsi Rama · Edi Rama
Government
Government grants strategic investor status to Kushner-linked entity
Citizens.al reports the Albanian government granted strategic investor status to an entity linked to Kushner (Atlantic Incubation Partners per search summaries). The Investment Committee decision reportedly no longer mentions Zvernec (per a Jan 2025 report summarised in search results).
Linked: Zvernec / Sazan resort: corporate chain, land and SPAK probe · Jared Kushner · Edi Rama
Government
Foreign media report Elbit to set up a flight school in Albania (Vlora)
Reported that foreign media in April 2025 said Elbit would create a flight school in Albania. KAYO and Elbit later signed an agreement to reopen the aviation academy in Vlora, signed in Rama's presence (BalkanWeb). Signing date not confirmed.
Linked: KAYO, Elbit Systems and Ron Yeffet arms arrangements (Albania) · Edi Rama
Other
Parliamentary election held in Albania
The Socialist Party won; the PD alleged vote buying, pressure and fraud, and appealed certifications to KAS and asked KQZ to audit diaspora ballots.
Linked: 2025 parliamentary results: Democratic Party appeals to KAS, recounts and diaspora ballots · SPAK electoral-crime proceedings for the 11 May 2025 parliamentary elections · Sali Berisha · Edi Rama
Other
2025 election: PS majority; LB and Nisma-Shqipëria Bëhet one seat each
PS about 52% and 82-83 seats (sources differ); Lëvizja Bashkë 1 seat (1.53%); Nisma-Shqipëria Bëhet-Adriatik Lapaj 1 seat (about 4%).
Linked: Edi Rama · adriatik-lapaj
Parliament
Rama IV government wins confidence vote
Approved on 18 Sep 2025; opposition objected to procedure.
Linked: Edi Rama
Other
Kapitali report: secret Elbit contract of 400-600 million euros and Ron Yeffet as intermediary
Kapitali (via BalkanWeb) reported a secret contract of hundreds of millions with Elbit, a EUR 400-600 million estimate, Ron Yeffet as intermediary (unnamed source), KAYO partnerships with Yeffet companies, and EUR 10.5 million in payments to Timak Defence. The article states no government response.
Linked: KAYO, Elbit Systems and Ron Yeffet arms arrangements (Albania) · Ron Yeffet · Edi Rama
Parliament
Assembly elects Endri Shabani as Ombudsman with 85 votes; PD had withdrawn its signatures
Shqiptarja (12 Dec 2025) reports 85 votes for Endri Shabani, from PS and the Social Democrats; PD had backed six candidates with signatures, later withdrew its signatures and asked to remove the item. Shabani says 35 opposition deputies had signed for him and later abandoned his candidacy. Balkanweb (headline) reports that the Constitutional Court rejected PD's challenge to the procedure. Sources differ on how the 85 split by party and on PD's position, so the breakdown is unresolved. The Ombudsman post had been deadlocked since 2023 (Shqiptarja).
Linked: Endri Shabani · Edi Rama
Court
Constitutional Court suspends enforcement of GJKKO decisions 118 and 120 pending review
On 12 Dec 2025 the Constitutional Court's judges' assembly, by majority ('by majority' (translated from 'me shumicë votash'), per Shqiptarja, fetched), suspended enforcement of Special Court decisions 118 (19.11.2025) and 120 (22.11.2025), insofar as they order the preventive measure against Balluku. Three judges dissented: Asim Vokshi, Ilir Toska and Marsida Xhaferllari (Shqiptarja). The Constitutional Court decision number is not stated (the PDF is named only by date, 'Vendim-date-12.12.2025'). Vote count: Balkanweb (search summary) reports 5-3; Shqiptarja gives no number. Shteg (search summary) reports Balluku returned to duty after 21 days out of office. The court then set a public plenary session for 22 Jan 2026 (Citizens.al headline, search result).
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama
Other
Ivanka Trump visits Zvernec area (21-22 Jan 2026)
Tirana Times reports she spent 21-22 January 2026 in the Zvernec area, visited St Mary's Monastery on the island and met PM Rama several times. Reporting links the visit to a property dispute (residents' claim vs Artur Shehu). No documented corporate role of Ivanka Trump in the companies.
Linked: Zvernec land titles, sale prices and SPAK freezes (2024-2026) · Ivanka Trump · Edi Rama
Court
Constitutional Court public plenary session on the Balluku/GJKKO conflict
Per search-result headlines and summaries (Citizens.al, 22 Jan 2026; Balkanweb), the Constitutional Court held a public plenary session on the government's request to annul the GJKKO suspension on 22 Jan 2026 and had 30 days to decide. The case had been postponed twice. The outcome is recorded in the existing ev-2026-02-06-constitutional-court record.
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama
Government
Rama in Jerusalem: Netanyahu meeting and Knesset speech
Albania's government announced a working visit to Jerusalem from 25-27 January 2026. Rama attended an international conference on combating antisemitism and met Netanyahu on 26 January. Netanyahu praised Albania's record during the Holocaust and thanked it for support after 7 October 2023 (MIA, Himara.gr).
Linked: Edi Rama · Benjamin Netanyahu
Court
Constitutional Court vote on government appeal against GJKKO suspension (4-4 reported)
A search summary citing a Shqiptarja analysis reports the Constitutional Court split 4-4 on the government's request to annul the GJKKO suspension, so the request was not accepted (majority of five not reached). A separate Shqiptarja headline reports 'Belinda Balluku kthehet në detyrë' (Balluku returns to duty), which conflicts with the 4-4 account. Other search summaries mention a 12 December 2025 interim decision by 5-3. These accounts conflict and were not verified against the Court's published decisions.
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama
Court
Constitutional Court splits 4-4 and rejects Rama government's request to lift Balluku suspension
Four votes to four; the required majority was not reached, so the Special Court (GJKKO) suspension stayed in force. Reported as a Rama government request. Article date 7 Feb 2026 (Tirana Times coverage 8 Feb).
Linked: balluku-spak · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama
Government
Rama announces legislative change to Article 242
Top Channel reporting (via Shqiptarja, 11 Feb 2026) says Rama announced on 10 Feb 2026 that the Socialist group would address the matter through legislation. The proposed text would exclude from suspension officials whose functions derive from the Constitution (President, PM, ministers, People's Advocate, head of Supreme Audit Institution, Bank of Albania governor). Rama's quoted sentence (translation mine): 'grupi parlamentar socialist do të angazhohet për zgjidhjen përmes ndërhyrjes në legjislacion' (the Socialist parliamentary group will commit to resolving it through legislative intervention). Reported drafting by Justice Minister Besfort Lamallari is a report, not a confirmed statement.
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Edi Rama
Parliament
Draft amendments to Article 242 Criminal Procedure Code introduced (PM Rama personally)
Per PACE Written Question (24 Mar 2026): draft amendments introduced 16 Feb 2026 to stop courts suspending senior officials, including government members, from office as a precautionary measure. Reported aim: exempt officials whose functions derive from the Constitution or electoral law. Passage not confirmed in any source found.
Linked: balluku-spak · Edi Rama
Government
Draft amendments to Article 242 of the Criminal Procedure Code introduced (on suspension of senior officials)
Search summaries report that draft amendments to Article 242 (suspension of senior officials) were presented on 16 February 2026, reportedly personally by PM Rama, alongside changes to 106 articles of the Criminal Procedure Code. Albana Vokshi referred the amendments to the Constitutional Court, calling them an attempt at 'superimmunity' (as reported). The vote and final text were not found in this run. PD's position is not in the sources read.
Linked: Edi Rama · Albana Vokshi · Belinda Balluku
Government
Rama dismisses Balluku from government in reshuffle
Prime Minister Edi Rama dismissed Balluku as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister during a wider cabinet reshuffle. European Western Balkans (27 Feb 2026) describes her as indicted at that point. Reuters is cited for the same event on Wikipedia, but the Reuters article was not fetched.
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama
Government
Rama dismisses Balluku from government
Reuters (via Internazionale) reports PM Rama fired Deputy PM Balluku as the corruption investigation intensified.
Linked: Tirana Outer Ring Road (Lot 4) procurement · Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Edi Rama · Belinda Balluku
Parliament
Parliament rejects SPAK request to lift Balluku's immunity and authorise arrest
Parliament voted against SPAK's request to lift Balluku's immunity and authorise her arrest. Reports give 82 votes against and 47 for; the reported split differs between outlets (one report puts 79 from PS and 3 from PD among the 47). A simple majority of 71 was reported as needed. Balluku was not present. Balluku remains under investigation with the travel ban in place. Rama said the matter was closed. The Mandates Council majority report, presented by Ulsi Manja, said there was no basis to grant the request. The vote counts were taken from search summaries and not checked against the Assembly's official record.
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Belinda Balluku · Ulsi Manja · Edi Rama
Protest
Protests outside Parliament; German and Dutch embassy statements
Opposition supporters protested outside Parliament after the vote, chanting 'No immunity for thieves!' (reported). Reports say some demonstrators threw fireworks at police. Berisha called for another protest on 22 March (reported). The German Embassy said effective prosecution of high-level corruption is essential for EU integration. The Dutch Embassy condemned the vote and called for swift, unimpeded prosecution. Rama thanked the embassies on X and called the protest a 'Molotov cocktail association' (reported). The German and Dutch statements are reported from search summaries; the Balkanweb article was not fetched.
Linked: Llogara Tunnel tender (SH8 Vlorë-Sarandë, Orikum-Himarë section) · Belinda Balluku · Edi Rama
Parliament
Assembly rejects SPAK arrest request for Balluku: 47 for, 82 against
Majority (PS) rejected arrest authorization; Balluku absent; SPAK's request had been pending since 16 Dec 2025. Protests outside parliament; EU, German and UK embassies issued statements.
Linked: Tirana Outer Ring Road (Lot 4) procurement · Belinda Balluku · Ulsi Manja · Edi Rama
Parliament
Parliament rejects SPAK request to arrest Belinda Balluku (82 against, 47 for)
PS majority voted against SPAK's request; Ulsi Manja argued the request had lost its legal basis because Balluku no longer held executive functions. Rama had asked the socialist group to vote as a bloc; three majority MPs were absent. Balluku remains a case subject; see balluku-spak data.
Linked: Belinda Balluku · Ulsi Manja · Edi Rama
Parliament
Assembly rejects SPAK arrest request for Balluku: 47 for, 82 against; PS majority voted against, PD backed the request
Citizens.al reports 47 for SPAK's request, 82 against, 0 abstentions; the PS majority voted against and the stated reason from PS MP Ulsi Manja was that the request had lost legal logic because Balluku no longer exercised executive functions. Three majority MPs were absent. This is a split between PS and PD, not cooperation; it is included to mark the contrast. PD had submitted a report supporting SPAK's request (Shqiptarja, search result). Full record: ev-2026-03-12-immunity-vote inand conn-ps-balluku-immunity-vote-2026 in. The existing 79 PS + 3 PD breakdown there remains unverified.
Linked: Tirana Outer Ring Road (Lot 4) procurement · Belinda Balluku · Ulsi Manja · Edi Rama
International
PACE Written Question 811 warns of 'super-immunity' from Article 242 amendments
Written question to the Committee of Ministers warning that the proposed Criminal Procedure Code amendments would limit judicial oversight and prevent courts from acting in cases involving senior officials. Document body not read in full.
Linked: balluku-spak · Edi Rama
Government
KKTU approves Zvernec development permit
EIA decision followed on 15 May 2026 (reported).
Linked: Zvernec / Sazan project protests and SPAK inquiry (2026) · Edi Rama
Court
Special Court accepts request to summon Edi Rama as witness in Partizani case
Per BalkanWeb (article dated 16 Apr 2026, which says the decision was given 'yesterday'), the GJKKO accepted Sali Berisha's request, made through his lawyers, to summon Rama as a witness; SPAK did not oppose. Berisha argues Rama signed the decisions that changed the property's designated use while he was Tirana mayor. No response from Rama found; Rama's appearance not confirmed.
Linked: Partizani complex privatisation (Sali Berisha and Jamarber Malltezi) · Edi Rama · Sali Berisha
Government
KKT decision No. 5 reportedly approves fencing and access-road preparatory works at Zvernec
Reported in a search summary (Citizens.al / RFE/RL): decision No. 5 of 29 April 2026 by the National Territorial Council allowed preparatory works for fencing and road construction by ZSAD. Government says this is not a construction permit. Decision text not found. Conflicts with a Citizens.al-cited statement that the company 'has no construction permit' (Rama, search summary).
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama
Protest
Heavy machinery enters Pishë Poro-Nartë protected landscape; lagoon channel reported blocked
BirdLife/PPNEA (7 Sep 2026, read) says heavy machinery entered the Pishë Poro-Nartë protected landscape in early May 2026 without permits, and that the channel linking Narta Lagoon to the sea was completely blocked for several days (day not given). Scientists warned that continued work could have caused ecological collapse (BirdLife). The government's early description, as summarised by BirdLife, was 'a technical survey ahead of an environmental assessment'; BirdLife says the evidence contradicted this. This is an NGO account.
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama
Government
Environmental authorities decide an in-depth EIA is needed for Zvernec (reported)
Search summary (Citizens.al): environmental authorities decided on 15 May 2026 that an in-depth environmental impact assessment is needed, 46 days after the KKTU permit (30 March). Government says investors must complete an EIA before a final decision. Decision document not found.
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama · Sofjan Jaupaj
Police
Zvërnec (Portonovo) confrontation: protester dragged by private security while State Police present
Residents and activists protested near the construction site at Zvërnec. Citizens.al (31 May, read) reports that private security guards dragged a protester away while State Police were present; an activist (Lëvizja Bashkë) says his footage shows the protester being dragged. Injuries are not specified in that article. Wikipedia (UNVERIFIED) reports pepper spray used, affecting police and an activist-journalist. The Albanian Helsinki Committee (search summary) says the protest began peacefully and the person was dragged inside the fence by people not from the contracted security firm, and that local police acknowledged this. A Vlorë police account reported by citizens.al says the activist had violently intervened. One guard was arrested in flagrante; two further people were arrested later; the State Police revoked the licences of two security firms (Major Security and Myrto Security 1.3A, per Balkanweb and ADN search summaries); SPAK opened an investigation (citizens.al, 1 June); the Vlorë local police director was suspended. Wikipedia says criminal proceedings were announced against 15 protesters (UNVERIFIED).
Linked: Alleged police use of force during the October 2026 student and anti-government protests in Tirana · Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Skënder Hita · Edi Rama
Government
Rama says he will speak on Monday about 'an extraordinary project for Albania'
Per citizens.al (31 May, read), Prime Minister Edi Rama said he would speak on Monday about what he called 'an extraordinary project for Albania', and congratulated the State Police for their reaction; the article says the wording on that point is unclear.
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama
Government
Rama calls the Zvërnec incident 'isolated' and replies to Tsipras
Greek and Albanian outlets (search summaries: Tanea 31 May 2026, iefimerida, Balkanweb) report that Rama called the incident an 'isolated incident', said Tsipras was exploiting it for electoral purposes, and defended the project's legality. Tsipras and Greece's foreign ministry had condemned the incident after a member of the Greek minority was reported injured. Per Balkanweb, Rama said it would be terrible for private guards to drag a protester while police stood by.
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama · Alexis Tsipras
SPAK
SPAK confirms investigation into Sazan/Zvernec protected-area and land changes
SPAK confirmed on 1 June 2026 it opened an investigation into contentious changes to the protected area status and land ownership made in 2024 to permit tourism development (per search summaries). Europeanwesternbalkans (2 June 2026) and Citizens.al (21 June 2026) report the probe; SPAK did not, per reporting, attribute actions to companies or persons. Accounts of Albania Land Development frozen about 2 June 2026 (search summary).
Linked: Zvernec / Sazan resort: corporate chain, land and SPAK probe · Edi Rama
Protest
Third large rally at the PM's office; headline says citizens reject Rama's dialogue invitation
Balkanweb (2 June 2026, 20:50, read) reports a rally at the Prime Minister's Office against the Zvërnec project. Its headline says citizens reject Rama's invitation for dialogue; the article does not describe the invitation. Quoted chants include 'Albania is not for sale' and calls for the cancellation of the project and the resignation of Rama and the cabinet. No crowd figure is given. The article reports no police response to this rally.
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama
Government
BIRN/Reporter.al reports draft CM decision to move Sazan administration to the Ministry of Economy
Reporter.al (2026-06-06): draft Council of Ministers decision (obtained by BIRN) moves Sazan from the Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and into the Real Estate Fund for Strategic Investments; purpose 'development and implementation of the strategic investment project Tourist Resort - Sazan Island'. Government: draft 'circulated for consultation and has not been implemented'; PM's office: 'There is no privatisation involved in this draft decision'.
Linked: Sazan island: strategic investor status (2024) and 2026 draft transfer of administration · Delina Ibrahimaj · Edi Rama
Protest
Tirana march of 'thousands' against the Zvërnec resort (Reuters)
Al Jazeera (article 11 June 2026, read) reports, citing Reuters, that thousands marched along a main boulevard in Tirana on Wednesday 10 June against the Zvërnec resort, chanting 'Albania is not for sale', and complaining about lack of transparency in plans by foreign investors. Al Jazeera calls it the largest protest yet against the resort at that point. Rama is quoted (undated in the article) saying an environmental impact assessment would be completed, the project would proceed responsibly, and would go ahead regardless. The article reports no police action or injuries at this protest.
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Edi Rama
International
European Parliament resolution calls for moratorium on construction in protected areas
Demands repeal of 2024 amendments to the Law on Protected Areas (reported by citizens.al). Rama said Zvernec is separate from Vjosa-Narta; the resolution text is cited by advocates as saying otherwise.
Linked: Zvernec / Sazan project protests and SPAK inquiry (2026) · Edi Rama
Media
reporter.al article on Rama's Israel flight, Ron Yeffet and KAYO (claims, partly contradictory)
reporter.al (reprinted by BalkanWeb) reported that Rama flew to Israel about five months earlier on a chartered plane; the article says the charter was paid by Tzachi Nachmias in one passage and that the payer is unknown in another, so the payer question is unresolved. It also reports Yeffet's KAYO companies, Ahmetaj's and Kellici's claims, and a Florida lawsuit. It states no official investigation of Yeffet had been opened, and Rama's exact words on the security elements of the visit are not quoted.
Linked: KAYO, Elbit Systems and Ron Yeffet arms arrangements (Albania) · Edi Rama · Ron Yeffet · Saniel Sanilevich · Arben Ahmetaj · Mark Faist
Government
Government says it will review the protected-areas law to EU standards
IntelliNews reports the government says it has nothing to repeal but will review Law 21/2024 'based on all European standards'. A secondary source reports the PM said the strategic investments law would be repealed. Parliamentary action not confirmed.
Linked: Vjosa-Narta protected landscape: 2024 law amendment and 2026 EU and NGO challenges · Edi Rama
International
EU Rule of Law report 2026: corruption still present in State Police, public procurement and high-risk sectors
Per BalkanWeb (17 Jul 2026), the 2026 report states corruption 'continues to be present in the State Police, public procurement, and high-risk sectors' and that risk assessments are under way. The article body retrieved gives no figures on tax corruption or PPP concessions, despite its headline.
Linked: Edi Rama
Other
BirdLife at 100 days: lagoon mouth reopened 'for now'; government has neither repealed the law nor abandoned the project
BirdLife/PPNEA (7 Sep 2026, read) says the lagoon mouth has reopened 'for now' (date not given), that no formal suspension of works is reported, and that the government has neither repealed the 2024 law nor abandoned the project. BirdLife also says the EU objected to the 2024 law from the start (no month given).
Linked: Zvernec permits (KKTU, March-April 2026), protected-area status and the Bern Convention case · Protected areas: Law 21/2024 amendments and Constitutional Court challenge · Edi Rama
Media
Arben Ahmetaj announces wiretap recordings involving Ron Yeffet on TV
On the show Cim Peka Live, former deputy PM Arben Ahmetaj announced recordings he says involve Ron Yeffet and KAYO, including a three-hour interception in Monaco and claims of arms trafficking. The article reports no confirmation from any court, prosecutor, ministry or police agency and states the claims remain his allegations.
Linked: KAYO, Elbit Systems and Ron Yeffet arms arrangements (Albania) · Arben Ahmetaj · Ron Yeffet · Edi Rama
Court
Supreme Court upholds Veliaj's custody
Albanian Daily News (15 Sep 2026) reports that the Supreme Court upheld the remand-in-custody measure. The article notes that detention decisions are not a finding of guilt and that the investigation is ongoing. Same day as the adjourned GJKKO hearing.
Linked: Erion Veliaj and Ajola Xoxa case (SPAK, 'Veliaj' file) · Erion Veliaj · Edi Rama
Government
Albania-Israel cooperation agreement on trade, agriculture, energy, technology and cybersecurity
Albania's Foreign Ministry announced an agreement with Israel covering trade, agriculture, energy, technology and cybersecurity (Greek Reporter, 13 Oct 2026; reported as signed on a Monday). Times of Israel reported Sa'ar signed an expanded cooperation agreement with his Albanian counterpart in Tirana and praised Rama's fight against antisemitism.
Linked: Israel-Albania cyber cooperation after 2022 Iranian-attributed attacks · Edi Rama · Ferit Hoxha · Gideon Sa'ar
Government
Rama tells Reuters he will not resign; says he is ready to discuss education costs
Per Reuters as reported in European Western Balkans and Internazionale (search summaries), Rama said his government would not step down and that governments change through democratic elections. He said he was ready to discuss rising education costs but rejected calls to resign. See flam-claim-rama-no-resignation-2026-10-15.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Government
Rama video address: 'foreign hands that do not wish for Albania to be at peace'
Al Jazeera (16 Oct 2026, search summary) reports Rama blamed foreign hands for the unrest and said the protests were 'not a student phenomenon' and had nothing to do with students' legitimate demands. See flam-claim-rama-foreign-hands-2026-10-16.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Police
Police use rubber bullets for the first time in the protests; tear gas, water cannon, baton charges; 7 officers suspended
Al Jazeera (17 Oct 2026, read) reports, citing AFP, that rubber bullets were used for the first time since the demonstrations began. National Police Chief Skender Hita confirmed their use 'in a limited manner'. Police also used tear gas, water cannon and baton charges as demonstrators pushed against lines. Protesters threw stones, petrol bombs and fireworks and set cars and bins alight; the article does not say who started the violence. Health Ministry: 9 protesters and 4 police treated on 17 Oct. Hita: 132 officers injured and 167 arrested over five days (the article does not say which side the arrested belong to). Seven officers were suspended pending investigations into alleged excess of authority. Rama accused conservative opponents of encouraging the violence and promised to listen to students and protect the right to demonstrate.
Linked: Alleged police use of force during the October 2026 student and anti-government protests in Tirana · October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Skënder Hita · Edi Rama
Government
PM Rama says an explosive drone aimed at the Prime Minister's Office was neutralised
Statement reported by Balkanweb and ANSA. No evidence published and no agency named. Rama also blamed foreign hands.
Linked: Edi Rama
Media
Rama accuses News24 owner of fabricating accounts of the protests
Per RSF and Balkanweb (21 Oct 2026), Prime Minister Edi Rama accused the owner of News24 of fabricating accounts of the student revolt to topple the government. RSF called the accusation baseless and urged him to stop intimidating the media.
Linked: Edi Rama
Government
Rama says anti-government protesters have crossed a 'red line'
Euronews (video page, 19 Oct 2026, updated 20 Oct, read) carries the headline 'Albanian PM Rama says anti-government protesters crossed red line'. The page does not quote Rama's words. Its caption describes fireworks and flares thrown at riot police in Tirana. See ev-2026-10-19-red-line in.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Government
Rama says some protesters crossed a 'red line'
Euronews (19 Oct 2026; text seen in search result, not fetched in full) reports Rama's Facebook post: 'Protests are a right, whereas violence is a crime; this red line must be drawn clearly at this critical stage of our democratic development.' Euronews notes hundreds of people, including police officers, reportedly injured.
Linked: Edi Rama
Government
Rama calls the unrest a 'hybrid war' rooted in 'genuine grievances'
Euronews (20 Oct 2026, read in full) quotes Rama, live from a visit to the education ministry on Tuesday: 'It is a hybrid war that gains traction precisely because it is rooted in genuine grievances, not mere fantasy.' English as rendered by Euronews; original language not stated. He named cost of living, housing affordability and concerns for the future as the grievances. He repeated that 'foreign actors' were behind the violence and hinted at a social-media ban for under-16s and changes to the age of criminal responsibility. Euronews reports high-school students joined and that police and authorities condemned minors' involvement in violence. Hundreds of university professors marched in solidarity under a 'Stop violence against students' banner. The article reports no dialogue offer. See claim-rama-hybrid-war-2026-10-20 in.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Government
OCCRP headline 'Albanian PM Offers Dialogue Amid Crackdown' carries a 20 Oct date; ADN dates the chairs event to 25 Oct
The OCCRP article 'Albanian PM Offers Dialogue Amid Crackdown on Violent Protests' appears in search results with a 20 Oct 2026 date; the page returned HTTP 403 and its body was not read. Albanian Daily News (article 25 Oct 2026, read) reports that Rama had chairs set up outside the government building as a symbolic offer of talks on Sunday 25 Oct and that protesters later burned them. No source read confirms a dialogue offer with chairs on 20 Oct. Euronews on 20 Oct (read) reports the hybrid-war remark without mentioning a dialogue offer.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Government
Rama publishes names and photos of protesters; personal-data concerns raised
The exit.al news index (read; headlines only) lists on 23 Oct 2026 a report that Rama published names and photos of protesters, raising questions about personal-data protection, and an analysis of a planned crackdown on protesters. The article texts were not read.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Protest
National rally in Tirana: thousands; tear gas, water cannon, rubber bullets; more than 300 injured per authorities
Al Jazeera (24 Oct 2026, read) reports 'thousands' answered calls from organisers, including university professors, artists and opposition parties. Demands: better support for education and Rama's resignation; the focus since May has broadened to corruption and cost of living. Police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets; security was heightened and cars entering the capital were checked. Some protesters threw stones and rolled burning bins at the Education Ministry; several government buildings were attacked. Authorities: more than 300 protesters and police injured and dozens of demonstrators arrested (no dates given for these figures). Rama blamed 'foreign actors' and accused Russia and Iran of driving online misinformation. Red cushions set outside government headquarters as a dialogue gesture were set on fire by protesters. A protester losing an eye after rubber bullets is reported in an exit.al headline (24 Oct) and recorded in(vid-vishkulli-injury-no-footage-2026-10-24).
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Alleged police use of force during the October 2026 student and anti-government protests in Tirana · Edi Rama · Skënder Hita
Police
Erjon Vishkulli hit in left eye by rubber bullet during Tirana protest
Balkanweb (25 Oct 2026, fetched) reports that a rubber bullet ('plumb gome') hit 28-year-old Erjon Vishkulli in the eye during the 24 Oct protest, causing serious injury; initial care was at the Trauma University Hospital and the Military Hospital; he was then sent to Italy. Doctor Ermal Pashaj said a shot at head height can cause such damage. A Balkanweb search-result snippet (not opened) reports Tirana prosecution proceedings no. 7806/2026 under articles 248 and 250 of the Criminal Code, with footage and the victim's medical file reviewed. A Health Minister statement (reported in snippet) says surgery at Gemelli hospital in Rome saved the eye; a Ground News summary citing albeu.com reports a haemorrhage during surgery. These accounts conflict. The Bank of Albania footage request and 20 medical records in the brief were not found.
Linked: Alleged police use of force during the October 2026 student and anti-government protests in Tirana · Erjon Vishkulli · Edi Rama
Government
Rama's dialogue chairs placed outside the government building and burned by protesters
Albanian Daily News (25 Oct 2026, read) reports Rama had chairs placed outside the government building in Tirana as a symbolic offer of talks with students earlier that Sunday; protesters later set them on fire outside the Prime Minister's Office, which the article calls a symbolic refusal. The article quotes no words from Rama or protesters for this event and gives no injury or arrest figures. It reports that students have demanded his resignation and reject any dialogue that does not include his departure (article paraphrase).
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Government
Government presents anti-protest package
The package is recorded in(ev-2026-10-25-package-presented, with doc-package-albanian-daily-news-25oct and doc-package-speech-shqiptarja-pdf). Its approval step is item flam-2026-10-28-cabinet-approves-protest-amendments. The 25 Oct source was not re-read in this research.
Linked: Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026) · Edi Rama
Government
Rama presents package 'against urban violence and disorder'
Albanian Daily News (25 Oct 2026, fetched) calls it a 'proposed package' with six instruments: (1) normative act on compensation for small businesses; (2) special legislation to repair damage to small businesses; (3) amendments to 'the law governing public assemblies' (law not named or dated in the article); (4) an electronic register for individuals involved in urban violence; (5) changes to the code of ethics for teachers; (6) amendments to the Criminal Code. Rama is quoted: 'Peaceful protest is protected, violence is punished, and the damage is paid for by those responsible'; restrictions to be temporary, no duration given. Rama's speech PDF (Shqiptarja) was returned as binary and could not be read in this run. Rama said the current demonstrations law dates to 2001 and 'does not address digital tools' (TRT World, fetched). TRT World lists fines for organising unauthorised demonstrations, failing to obey dispersal orders, wearing masks, and obstructing traffic; no amounts given there.
Linked: Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026) · Edi Rama
Government
Rama posts photo of a stone table with dialogue invitations outside the PM's office
Albanian Daily News (26 Oct 2026, read) reports Rama posted on Facebook images of a stone table placed in front of the Prime Minister's Office with written dialogue invitations on its surface, and that he had 'once again called for dialogue with protesting students' in a new setting. The article gives no direct quotation and no dates for earlier chairs. It lists headlines of clashes at the Education Ministry (tear gas, rubber bullets, Molotov cocktails) without dates.
Linked: October 2026 student protests in Tirana: ministry fire, arrests and police response · Edi Rama
Government
PM Rama announces tougher measures against violent protests (fines, masks, unauthorised gatherings)
Rama said the bill would cover people staying in crowds where violence or looting occurs, damage to property, or concealment of identity. One report says maximum fine 500,000 leks and that Parliament approval is needed; no parliamentary vote was found in the sources reviewed.
Linked: Edi Rama
Government
Reports of fines up to EUR 5,000 and gathering limits up to 72 hours in the package
BalkanWeb (27 Oct 2026, fetched) reports, citing La Libre: fines 'deri në 5 mijë euro' for people taking part in gatherings where violence or property damage occurs; gatherings may be limited up to 72 hours in areas with immediate risk of violence; compensation for damaged small businesses; targeting those who incite or organise participation of minors. The article calls it a 'projektligj' (draft bill) and 'paketa e propozuar' and reports no submission to parliament or approval. It does not mention masks, the 2001 law or digital organising, except in critics' remarks.
Linked: Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026) · Edi Rama · Belind Këlliçi
Government
Government approves amendments to the Law on Assemblies: temporary protest restrictions in protected and sensitive areas; fines 10,000-500,000 lek
Albanian Daily News (28 Oct 2026, read) reports the government approved amendments introducing temporary restrictions on protests in designated protected areas (transport hubs, ports, airports, areas around schools and hospitals, cultural heritage sites; municipal councils may designate more). The State Police may ask providers to remove messages calling for violence tied to assemblies. Administrative fines range from 10,000 to 500,000 lek. A separate act creates state compensation for businesses damaged in protest violence. The article gives no stated justification, does not say whether parliament must approve, and quotes no official. See ev-2026-10-28-government-approves-amendments in.
Linked: Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026) · Edi Rama
Government
Albanian Daily News: government approves amendments to the Law on Assemblies and a compensation normative act
Albanian Daily News (28 Oct 2026, fetched) says the government approved amendments to the Law on Assemblies and the Council of Ministers approved a normative act on state compensation for businesses damaged by violence at gatherings. Amendments as reported: temporary restrictions on protests near public transport stations and terminals, ports, airports, schools, hospitals and cultural heritage sites (municipal councils may designate more areas); administrative fines 'from 10,000 to 500,000 lek' (no per-measure amounts); the State Police may ask for removal of messages calling for violence linked to assemblies distributed via social media, email or telephone. No article numbers. Whether these are drafts, bills submitted to parliament or enacted is not stated. The article does not name who proposed the amendments.
Linked: Anti-protest and anti-violence package (Rama, October 2026) · Edi Rama
Parliament
Assembly approves Bank of Albania law with governor protection (reported, 84 votes)
Shekulli (29 Oct 2026) reports the Assembly approved the package including the Bank of Albania law with 84 votes for; against and abstain not stated; PM Rama present and left after the vote; provision: arrest and personal or home searches of the governor need prior Assembly authorisation when the case relates to his official function; the July draft had given this role to the Constitutional Court. CNA headline and Syri.net (Ina Zhupa interview, 29 Oct 2026) also describe the law as passed.
Linked: Edi Rama
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