Why is this important: The operation halted a major newsroom’s work and drew immediate reactions from media associations and the opposition, which framed it as a blow to press freedom. The government’s legal arm says the outlet has occupied state-owned property without a valid contract since 2022. While the authorities seem to have the law on their side and the owners of the media group had been notified of the obligation to vacate after having exhausted all legal avenues, the operation suffered from a lack of communication that made it appear as a massive attack on one of the country’s most important media groups.

Why is this important: The portal gives residents a direct, trackable way to report abuses in real time and pushes faster responses from institutions. It also widens the net beyond inspectorates, surfacing issues that would otherwise be missed.

Why is this important: Berisha’s refusal to take a break stems from a personal struggle over party rules. The Democratic Party statute mandates the leader’s resignation if the party loses parliamentary elections. By protesting daily, Berisha aims to block any move to invoke that rule.

Why is this important: Through his lawyer, Meta argued that easing his pretrial restriction poses no risk to the integrity of evidence now that SPAK has formally closed its probe. He also contends that, as an active politician and party leader, the court should have considered his public responsibilities before ordering continued imprisonment.

Why is this important: Berisha’s rare concession comes days after SPAK Chief Altin Dumani declared the 21 January case a priority for the Special Prosecutor’s Office. As investigations focus on whether Berisha ordered the Guard of the Republic to fire on protesters demanding his resignation and that of his deputy Ilir Meta, his statement reframes long-standing debates over accountability and state violence.