Albania justice system
Former president’s appeal rejected by High Court, eyes Strasbourg for legal battle
The High Court of Albania has rejected the appeal of former President Ilir Meta, currently leader of the Freedom Party, who had sought to be released from pretrial detention. Meta...
Lawyer launches blistering criticism of SPAK practices after winning Strasbourg case on unjust detention
Dorian Matlia, the well-known lawyer and activist who successfully represented the former director of the Albanian public broadcaster RTSH, Thoma Gëllçi, in his case before the European Court of Human...
Strasbourg ruling throws cold water on SPAK’s pre-trial detention practices
In the midst of the escalating controversy surrounding the prosecution of Tirana’s Mayor Erion Veliaj, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has delivered a ruling that deals a serious...
Wife of Mayor of Tirana, Ajola Xoxa breaks silence on SPAK allegations, denies €800,000 spending claim
Ajola Xoxa, the wife of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, has publicly responded for the first time to allegations that she spent over €800,000 on luxury clothing and jewelry. The claim...
Public reacts to Veliaj’s arrest: protests, online mobilization and political divide
Tirana has seen a wave of public reactions following the arrest of Mayor Erion Veliaj, with both vocal support and visible celebrations from his political opponents. While the Democratic Party...
Details emerge from closed-door hearing on security measures against Tirana mayor
New information has surfaced regarding the closed-door session at the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), where security measures against Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj were reviewed. According to...
Chief Prosecutor for Saranda placed under investigation for corruption allegations
The head of the Sarandë Prosecution Office, Kledian Llaho, is under investigation for corruption and abuse of office. The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) alleges that Llaho...