Turnout in Albania reaches 13.4% by 10 a.m.

TIRANA, May 11 (TemA) – Albanians began voting on Sunday to elect a new parliament, with 3.7 million eligible voters—including nearly 245,000 from the diaspora—called to the polls in a race closely watched across the region. The Central Election Commission …

EU envoy: Albania vote key to membership talks

DURRËS, May 11 (TemA) – The European Union’s ambassador to Albania said Sunday that the country’s election is a key test in its path to EU membership but withheld judgment pending the findings of international monitors. Speaking from a polling station in …

Albania polls close, vote counting now underway

TIRANA, May 11 (TemA) – Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Albania’s parliamentary election, where voters chose 140 lawmakers and the next government. Only those already in line may still vote. More than 3.7 million citizens were eligible. Turnout surpassed 41% by …

Albania votes in general elections amid growing voter disillusionment

Albanians are casting ballots in the general election, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking an unprecedented fourth term after a campaign dominated by promises of European Union membership and corruption allegations. Polling stations opened at 7am local …

Albania’s Berisha votes as U.S. visa bids ignored

Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha voted in Sunday’s election while denying he sought a U.S. visa, despite evidence of two ignored requests amid his continued non grata status. TIRANA, May 11 (TemA) – Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha voted in …

Albania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term

World News | Albania to Hold Parliamentary Elections Today

Tirana [Albania], May 11 (ANI/ WAM): Albania will hold parliamentary elections today in which Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office. A total of 3.7 million Albanian citizens are eligible to elect 140 members of …

Albania holds parliamentary election with diaspora vote

TIRANA, May 11 — Albanian citizens are voting Sunday to elect a new 140-seat parliament, in a tightly watched election that includes, for the first time, participation from the country’s diaspora via mail-in ballots. Polling stations opened at 07:00 and …

Trump’s Ally PM Seeks to Anchor Albania in Europe: What to Watch

The transition of Albania, which was severely isolated under communism that ended in 1992, has picked up during Rama’s 12 years in power. Ambitious tourism, highway and energy projects have fueled the economy, raising living standards. Still, the nation …

Election day kicks off in Albania

Election day has started in Albania, according to BGNES. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. local time (8 a.m. Bulgarian time). Voting will continue until 7 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Bulgarian time) in 5,225 polling stations. Over 3.7 million Albanians are …