Berisha rejects cooperation with Rama on justice reform
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has ruled out any cooperation with Prime Minister Edi Rama on justice reform, insisting that his party will not support any measures concerning the justice...
Scandal: pesticide-contaminated mandarins sold in Albanian markets
Albanian consumers unknowingly bought and consumed 10 tons of pesticide-contaminated mandarins, originally rejected by Croatia due to high levels of pesticides like phosmet, that are banned in the EU. Instead...
SPAK and GJKKO defend their work but ignore Strasbourg ruling and Veliaj audio scandal
At a high-profile conference on Albania’s justice system, SPAK Chief Altin Dumani, GJKKO Chief Judge Erion Bani, and KLP Chair Mirela Bogdani defended their institutions against growing criticism. Dumani rejected...
Edi Rama insists Socialists are the only guarantee for SPAK’s future
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has again defended his party’s stance on the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK), arguing that the Socialist Party (SP) is the only political force that ensures...
Albania sees 14.5% rise in foreign visitors in January 2025
Albania recorded 1,158,204 arrivals in January 2025, a 12.4% increase from the same period in 2024, according to INSTAT. Foreign visitors alone totaled 560,396, marking a 14.5% rise, with 97%...
Explosive courtroom audio exposes SPAK prosecutor’s insults and threats against Erion Veliaj
A newly surfaced courtroom audio recording, published by Shqiptarja.com has sent shockwaves through Albania’s judicial and political landscape. The leaked recording confirms that Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) prosecutor Olsi Dado...
Strasbourg ruling throws cold water on SPAK’s pre-trial detention practices
In the midst of the escalating controversy surrounding the prosecution of Tirana’s Mayor Erion Veliaj, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has delivered a ruling that deals a serious...
University rector to appear before Socialist Parliamentary Group amid mass SPAK arrests
The Rector of the Agricultural University of Tirana, Fatbardh Sallaku, will appear before the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group on Tuesday at 9:00 AM, following 24 security measures issued by SPAK...
Special Court accused of editing transcript in Erion Veliaj case, raising new controversy
In a new headache for the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) and the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) doubts have been publicly raised over whether the court manipulated...
Berisha promises to renegotiate maritime agreement with Greece if elected
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has vowed that, if he returns to power after the May 11 elections, his government will restart talks with Greece to find the “best possible...