Albania justice reform
Return of U.S. justice experts signals continued support for SPAK under Trump administration
The recent return of OPDAT legal experts to Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) and FBI advisers to the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) confirms that the U.S. remains committed to...
Berisha appears at SPAK again, accuses prosecutors of “amnestying electoral crimes”
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha appeared once again at the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) on Monday, as part of his ongoing legal obligation to check in with authorities under...
Erion Veliaj files disciplinary request against prosecutor Olsi Dado over alleged conflict of interest and misconduct
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has submitted a formal request to the High Inspectorate of Justice and the High Prosecutorial Council, seeking disciplinary action and the suspension of Prosecutor Olsi Dado....
U.S. Embassy in Tirana hints at withdrawal of officials assisting SPAK amid aid freeze
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has not denied claims that American officials assisting Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) have left the country. In response to an inquiry from Opinion, on...
Berisha rejects cooperation with Rama on justice reform
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has ruled out any cooperation with Prime Minister Edi Rama on justice reform, insisting that his party will not support any measures concerning the justice...
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....
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...
SPAK marks five years of anti-corruption achievements in Albania
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) commemorated its fifth anniversary with an impressive track record of achievements. Since its establishment in December 2019, SPAK has prosecuted 61...
Special Anti-Corruption Court reviews Kryemadhi’s appeal against asset seizure
The Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime has begun reviewing an appeal by Monika Kryemadhi, former First Lady and ex-wife of imprisoned former President Ilir Meta. Kryemadhi...