Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama faces protest over ‘Albania Files’ corruption claims

Protesters gathered outside the prime‑minister’s office in Tirana to demand the seizure of the book “Albania Files,” which the government promoted as an independent account of architectural projects. Demonstrators accused the ruling party of corruption, shouted slogans against the opposition, and reportedly assaulted a woman they claimed was an infiltrator.

Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the publication, saying it compiles contributions from architects working in Albania for two decades. Dutch journalist Vincent van Gerven Oei, cited in a local interview, argued the book could expose “one of the deepest corruption scandals” in the country, noting that decisions on the projects featured in the book were allegedly made by the anti‑corruption agency (KKT) after direct contact with the prime minister.

The controversy highlights concerns about the prime minister’s role in linking architects with private firms and the potential misuse of EU funds tied to these projects.