Albanian politics

Berisha downplays accusations of links to Elbasan gang by DP parliamentary group chief as “political declarations”

On his first day back in Parliament after 11 months under house arrest, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha was asked by journalists about past accusations of collaborating with the Elbasan...

Berisha returns to PD headquarters, targets SPAK over Elbasan gang case

After a three-day absence following a court decision that lifted his house arrest, Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha returned to the party’s headquarters for a press conference. Speaking to journalists,...

SPAK requests 4-year prison sentence for former Durrës mayor

The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has issued its sentencing request for the case against the former Socialist Mayor of Durrës, Vangjush Dako, who faces charges of...

SPAK sends January 21 protest audio tape for expert analysis

The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has sent an audio recording to the lab for analysis, which was submitted by relatives of one of the four victims...
Sali Berisha

SPAK concludes Berisha investigation, trial looms

The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has wrapped up its investigation into the privatization of the Partizani sports complex, involving former Prime Minister Sali Berisha and his...