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Erion Veliaj demands end to “humiliating” metal cage detention, access to case files: raises concerns over procedural fairness
One day before the Special Anti-Corruption Court is expected to rule on a series of procedural complaints, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj issued a forceful appeal in court demanding the removal...
Edi Rama cites delayed Canada flight deal to illustrate impact of Deputy PM suspension
One day before the Constitutional Court is set to decide whether to accept his appeal, Prime Minister Edi Rama offered a concrete example of how the suspension of Deputy Prime...
Albanian parties, CEC, and EU stress urgency of political finance law and electoral reform
Political parties, election authorities, and international representatives came together at a conference organized by the University of Helsinki to discuss urgent reforms to rebuild public trust in elections. Central to...
Albania to launch nationwide property valuation in 2027 as part of new tax reform
The Albanian government will initiate a nationwide property valuation process in 2027, aiming to implement a fair and market-based property taxation system. Finance Minister Petrit Malaj made the announcement during...
Constitutional Court to weigh Rama’s challenge to Deputy PM suspension amid separation of powers debate
On Thursday, Albania’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to fully review Prime Minister Edi Rama’s appeal challenging the Special Anti-Corruption Court’s decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. A...
Vetëvendosje enters December 28 elections in coalition with Guxo, Alternativa and Demochristian Party
The Vetëvendosje Movement will compete in Kosovo’s December 28 snap parliamentary elections as part of a coalition, joining forces with three smaller parties: Guxo, Alternativa, and the Albanian Demochristian Party....