Erion Veliaj’s lawyers urge Constitutional Court to fast-track review amid concerns over capital’s governance
Albania’s Constitutional Court has been formally asked to accelerate its review of a constitutional challenge filed by Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj against his continued pre-trial detention, which his legal team...
Albanian Constitutional Court reinstates Deputy PM, redraws the line between judiciary and government
Albania’s Constitutional Court has reinstated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku, ruling that her suspension by the Special Anti-Corruption Court (GJKKO) on November 20 lacked constitutional basis....
“A Place in the Sun” to represent Albania at the 61st Venice Art Biennale
Albania will be represented at the 61st Venice Art Biennale by artist Genti Korini with the project “A Place in the Sun,” selected as the national entry following an open call. The project...
Albania proposes new rules to screen foreign investments in sensitive sectors
The Albanian government has opened public consultation on a new regulation aimed at tightening controls over foreign direct investments in critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology, sensitive data, and...
Former U.S. diplomat Christopher Hill returns to Albania for memoir launch, reflects on legacy in the Balkans
Nearly a year after concluding his term as U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, veteran American diplomat Christopher Hill returned to Albania this week to promote the Albanian translation of his memoir,...
EU Reporter flags Veliaj detention as warning sign for Albania’s justice reform
The Irish-based media outlet focused on European political affairs, EU Reporter, has published a detailed analysis criticizing the prolonged pre-trial detention of Tirana’s suspended mayor, Erion Veliaj, and warning of...
Internal dissent within Albania’s Democratic Party triggers renewed leadership tensions
A grassroots tour launched by two prominent Democratic Party figures – former MP Ervin Salianji and physician Ilir Alimehmeti – has exposed internal fault lines in Albania’s largest opposition force,...
Erion Veliaj demands end to “humiliating” metal cage detention, access to case files: raises concerns over procedural fairness
One day before the Special Anti-Corruption Court is expected to rule on a series of procedural complaints, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj issued a forceful appeal in court demanding the removal...
Edi Rama cites delayed Canada flight deal to illustrate impact of Deputy PM suspension
One day before the Constitutional Court is set to decide whether to accept his appeal, Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a concrete example of how the suspension of Deputy Prime...
Albanian parties, CEC, and EU stress urgency of political finance law and electoral reform
Political parties, election authorities, and international representatives came together at a conference organized by the University of Helsinki to discuss urgent reforms to rebuild public trust in elections. Central to...