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Coverage dated April 9, 2026 to April 10, 2026

Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of NYC, becomes an honorary Albanian citizen

Headline from NBC New York

Eric Adams, a Democrat, received the honorary citizenship “at his request,” according to an official decree from the country’s president, Bajram Begaj.

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  1. Newsweek

    Did Ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams get Albanian citizenship? What we know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams took a four-day trip to Albania last year when he was still in office.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of New York City, becomes an Albanian citizen (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams received the honorary citizenship “at his request,” according to an official decree from the country’s president, Bajram Begaj.

  3. NBC New York

    Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of NYC, becomes an honorary Albanian citizen (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Eric Adams, a Democrat, received the honorary citizenship “at his request,” according to an official decree from the country’s president, Bajram Begaj.

  4. The Guardian

    Former New York City mayor Eric Adams obtains Albanian citizenship (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Adams was granted citizenship and a passport from Balkan country by a special decree from the republic’s president

  5. amNewYork

    Former Mayor Eric Adams is now a citizen of Albania (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been granted Abanian citizenship, according to a presidential decree dated April 10.

  6. Black Enterprise

    Eric Adams Granted Albanian Citizenship As Former NYC Mayor Eyes Life Abroad (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Former New York Mayor Eric Adams previously visited Albania and stated that it was to "say hello and learn from a friend."

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