Albanian politics
Editorial note: Erion Veliaj case becomes political thriller as SPAK faces growing backlash
The arrest of Tirana’s mayor, Erion Veliaj, was expected to be contentious. Veliaj is one of the most senior Socialist officials, a three-time popular mayor of Tirana credited with the...
SPAK and GJKKO furious over Veliaj supporters’ protest, fueling accusations of double standards
SPAK and the Special Court Against Corruption (GJKKO) have reacted furiously to the presence of Erion Veliaj’s supporters outside the court during his detention hearing and the lack of a...
Prime Minister criticizes SPAK over Tirana Mayor’s arrest, refuses to dismiss him
Prime Minister Edi Rama declared on Tuesday that he will not dismiss Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana, following his arrest by the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime...
Tirana Mayor’s arrest sparks controversy and accusations of political bias against SPAK
Erion Veliaj, the Mayor of Tirana and a top figure in Albania’s Socialist Party (SP), was arrested on Monday on charges of passive corruption and money laundering. The arrest, just...
Sali Berisha hires Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign consultant for May 11 elections
Chris LaCivita, the political consultant credited with Donald Trump’s successful 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, has been contracted by Albania’s Democratic Party (PD) to lead its campaign for the May 11...
Fierce rivalries erupt among new Albanian political parties, undermining reformist image
An escalating series of public feuds among leaders of Albania’s new political parties is threatening their credibility just months before the May 11 elections. Following a very public clash between...
Berisha vows to disband SPAK if elected on May 11
Sali Berisha has pledged to dissolve Albania’s Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) if he wins the May 11 elections. Berisha claims SPAK is a politically compromised organization, accusing its head, Altin...
Democrats calls “historic, largest ever” nationwide protest against Rama government
The Democratic Party (PD) has announced a nationwide protest this Saturday. Leader Sali Berisha has described it as the largest opposition demonstration to date, though he has withheld details about...
Albanian PM quashes rumor of hosting 100,000 Gazans
A surprising rumor claiming that the Albanian government had agreed to host 100,000 Gazans sparked widespread puzzlement and alarm in Albania today. The claim, originating from Amit Segal, a prominent...
Albania debates the “death” of Lulzim Basha
In an unexpected twist that brought a rare moment of levity to Albania’s tense political scene, an obscure news portal falsely reported the death of Lulzim Basha, former leader of...