SPAK and GJKKO furious over Veliaj supporters’ protest, fueling accusations of double standards
SPAK and the Special Court Against Corruption (GJKKO) have reacted furiously to the presence of Erion Veliaj’s supporters outside the court during his detention hearing and the lack of a...
Piepoli survey shows Socialist Party leading, DP struggles, new political forces show potential
With three months remaining until Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections, a new survey by the Italian polling institute Piepoli, in collaboration with Report TV, has provided the first snapshot of...
The Veliaj case and Albania’s justice reform at a crossroads: the need for checks and balances
In the days following the arrest of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, there has been a whirlwind of debates, legal arguments, and political accusations. Yet, amid all the noise, one particular...
Albania advances in EU accession talks with accelerated negotiations on key chapters
Albania is making significant progress in its path toward European Union membership, with negotiations moving forward at a steady and accelerated pace. Following the successful opening of Clusters 1 (“Fundamentals”)...
PM Rama denies speculation on Veliaj meeting amid opposition sponsored conspiracy theories
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has strongly refuted claims that he planned to visit detained Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj in prison, dismissing the reports as “fake news” propagated by political...
PM Rama challenges SPAK’s priorities following Tirana mayor’s arrest
Prime Minister Edi Rama took to social media on Thursday morning to engage in yet another public discussion about the state of Albania’s justice system. During a live online exchange,...
Opposition leader Berisha vows to end Albania-Italy migrant agreement if elected
Sali Berisha has announced that if the opposition wins the upcoming elections, Albania will not renew its agreement with Italy on migrant management. Speaking in an interview with the Italian...
Justice must be protected from politics, if it does not engage in politics
By Mero Baze In the way politics has treated SPAK and the new justice system in general, two different standards have been established. The standard of Sali Berisha, who openly...
Public reacts to Veliaj’s arrest: protests, online mobilization and political divide
Tirana has seen a wave of public reactions following the arrest of Mayor Erion Veliaj, with both vocal support and visible celebrations from his political opponents. While the Democratic Party...
Details emerge from closed-door hearing on security measures against Tirana mayor
New information has surfaced regarding the closed-door session at the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), where security measures against Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj were reviewed. According to...