Supermarkets boycotted in protest in Western Balkans countries
A growing movement has taken root across parts of the Western Balkans, as citizens in several countries have initiated boycotts of major supermarket chains. The initiative was first launched in...
Trump’s aid suspension raises concerns for Albania’s anti-corruption reforms and SPAK
The U.S. government decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days is impacting Albania’s access to critical funding. The decision, though anticipated, has created uncertainty for Albania’s anti-corruption efforts, particularly...
Hearing delayed for Socialist Lezha mayor as SPAK seeks case dismissal
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has postponed its hearing on the case of Pjerin Ndreu, Mayor of Lezha, to February 11th. The case involves a charge...
Final farewell to Archbishop Anastas Janullatos in Tirana
Today, the final farewell was given to Archbishop Anastas Janullatos, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, who passed away on January 25th, at the age of 95. The funeral...
GJKKO orders SPAK to verify evidence in defamation case against DP parliamentary head
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has accepted a request to reopen the defamation case between Democratic Party parliamentary head Gazmend Bardhi and Edmond Sulaj, former police...
Berisha’s cynical pirouettes on LGBT issues
Sali Berisha’s announcement of a draft law recognizing only two genders—male and female—has caused puzzlement and sparked cynical comments about his true motives. It is worth examining Berisha’s shifting positions...
Democrats push new gender law as part of de-Sorosization campaign
The Democratic Party of Albania, led by Sali Berisha, has submitted a draft law to parliament that seeks to enshrine in legislation that the Republic of Albania recognizes only two...
SPAK implements strategy to investigate and prevent electoral crimes in 2025
The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecution (SPAK) has announced a comprehensive strategy to combat and prevent electoral crimes for Albania’s 2025 parliamentary elections. The measures, issued under the directive...
Rochester Institute of Technology to open branch in Albania this September
Starting September 2025, Albania’s Harry Fultz Institute will expand to include a university-level program with the establishment of the American Academy of Technology Tirana, affiliated with the Rochester Institute of...
SPAK intensifies investigations into January 21 protest killings
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has intensified its investigation into the January 21, 2011 killings, where four protesters were shot dead during a demonstration against then-Prime...