Albanian opposition leader’s daughter, called to testify over allegations against judge
Argita Malltezi, daughter of Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha, appeared before the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) on Thursday to provide testimony following her public allegations against judge Irena Gjoka....
SPAK denies investigating Socialist MP Pandeli Majko after Berisha’s allegations
Shortly after opposition leader Sali Berisha publicly claimed that Socialist MP Pandeli Majko was being investigated for electoral interference, SPAK publicly dismissed the allegations and confirmed that Majko is not under investigation. SPAK...
SPAK opens investigation into alleged energy trading scandal
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has launched a formal investigation into allegations of illegal energy trading by Albania’s state-owned energy operator, OSHEE. The probe follows a...
Albanian cartel boss extradited from Turkey amid high security
One of Albania’s most wanted fugitives, Dritan Rexhepi, was extradited from Turkey on Wednesday. Rexhepi arrived at Tirana International Airport under heavy security and was immediately transferred to Prison 313...
Albanian Government announces first electricity price reduction in 35 years
The Albanian government, through a proposal to the Energy Regulatory Authority, has approved a reduction in electricity prices for household consumers. Starting in February, families consuming up to 700 kWh...
First Albanian voter registry extract reveals 3.7 million eligible voters
The Directorate of Civil Registry has released the preliminary extract of Albania’s voter registry for the May 11 parliamentary elections, listing 3,721,116 eligible voters, including Albanians residing abroad. For the first time,...
Concerns grow over the health of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania
Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and All Albania and Head of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, has been hospitalized in Athens since January 3, 2025. While details about his condition...
Socialist Party prepares for diaspora vote ahead of May elections
One week before the official registration period begins for Albanian emigrants to vote in the May 11 parliamentary elections, the Socialist Party (SP) has already compiled a detailed register of diaspora voters....
Berisha’s SPAK appearance sparks protest and questions
Sali Berisha appeared for the first time before the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) today, fulfilling a court-mandated obligation to report twice a month. He arrived accompanied by a small group...
Kosovo PM Albin Kurti clashes with Prosecution over refusal to testify
A serious political debate has erupted in Kosovo following Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s public refusal to testify before the Special Prosecution Office. The refusal marks an unprecedented standoff between the...