Edi Rama

Prime Minister of Albania

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Office: Prime Minister of Albania

Born: July 4, 1964, Tirana

Party: Socialist Party of Albania

Education: University of Arts (Albania), Beaux-Arts de Paris

Previous offices: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mayor of Tirana

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Albania imposes $6,000 fine on protesters who stay at violent gatherings

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In office; faces protests calling for his resignation and legal criticism of the protest decrees

Albania can now fine people up to 500,000 lekë, about $6,000, for staying in a crowd that is committing violence or looting, or for hiding their identity at a protest. Prime Minister Edi Rama's cabinet approved the measures on October 28 as normative acts, which take effect immediately.

Updated Nov 1