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Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams granted Albanian citizenship

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was granted Albanian citizenship, according to a special presidential decree.

Sequoia Cumming

Apr 10, 2026, 1:47 PM

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Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams was granted Albanian citizenship, according to a special presidential decree.

The decree was issued by Albanian President Bajram Begaj and is dated April 10.

The decision grants citizenship through a presidential order, rather than the usual naturalization process.

No additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the decree have been made public at this time.

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