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Erion Veliaj demands end to “humiliating” metal cage detention, access to case files: raises concerns over procedural fairness

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...
December 3, 2025 -
Albania
Edi Rama cites delayed Canada flight deal to illustrate impact of Deputy PM suspension

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...
December 3, 2025 -
Albania
Albanian parties, CEC, and EU stress urgency of political finance law and electoral reform

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...
December 3, 2025 -
Albania
Albania to launch nationwide property valuation in 2027 as part of new tax reform

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...
December 3, 2025 -
Albania
Constitutional Court to weigh Rama’s challenge to Deputy PM suspension amid separation of powers debate

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...
December 2, 2025 -
Albania
Vetëvendosje enters December 28 elections in coalition with Guxo, Alternativa and Demochristian Party

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....
December 1, 2025 -
Diplomacy

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