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...
PM Rama intensifies criticism of justice system, calls for accountability
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Edi Rama convened an extraordinary meeting of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, delivering yet another detailed and forceful critique of SPAK and the broader justice system....
We are not a Prosecutorial Republic: on Tirana’s 105th Anniversary, PM Rama denounces SPAK’s handling of mayor’s arrest
In a late evening event celebrating the 105th anniversary of Tirana being declared Albania’s capital, Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered his most forceful criticism yet of SPAK’s prosecution of arrested...
Berisha accuses Rama of fearing Veliaj’s testimony
Opposition leader Sali Berisha has accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of being afraid that Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj will testify about his involvement in corruption before the Special Structure Against...
Prime Minister criticizes SPAK over Tirana Mayor’s arrest, refuses to dismiss him
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared on Tuesday that he will not dismiss Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana, following his arrest by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime...
Tirana Mayor’s arrest sparks controversy and accusations of political bias against SPAK
Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana and a top figure in Albania’s Socialist Party (SP), was arrested on Monday on charges of passive corruption and money laundering. The arrest, just...
Sali Berisha hires Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign consultant for May 11 elections
Chris LaCivita, the political consultant credited with Donald Trump’s successful 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, has been contracted by Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) to lead its campaign for the May 11...
Ali Ahmeti urges Kosovars to vote, warns against isolation
Ali Ahmeti, leader of the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) in North Macedonia, addressed the citizens of Kosovo ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections on February 9. Ahmeti urged voters...
Online harassment cases surge in Albania, police report
A surge in online harassment and bullying has become a growing concern in Albania, with over 700 cases reported to the police in Tirana last year. The head of the...