Albania justice reform
EU Reporter flags Veliaj detention as warning sign for Albania’s justice reform
The Irish-based media outlet focused on European political affairs, EU Reporter, has published a detailed analysis criticizing the prolonged pre-trial detention of Tirana’s suspended mayor, Erion Veliaj, and warning of...
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...
Joni Keta proposed to lead Albania’s National Bureau of Investigation for five-year term
The Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) has nominated Joni Keta to serve as Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) for the next five years. The decision follows a selection...
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...