With that number, the left-wing Socialists may govern alone. Preliminary turnout Sunday was almost 42.21%, or 4% lower than four years ago. The Central Election Commission, the el

Preliminary results in Albania's parliamentary election show the ruling Socialist Party leading, with voters supporting the country's uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama's bid for a fourth term.

The ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, secures victory in Albanian elections, promising progress toward EU membership. With 96% votes counted, socialists gain 82 seats in the Parliament,