Belinda Balluku
SPAK opens investigation into alleged energy trading scandal
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has launched a formal investigation into allegations of illegal energy trading by Albania’s state-owned energy operator, OSHEE. The probe follows a...
International bidding for Porto Romano reopens
Albania has reinitiated the international bidding process for the construction of a new port in Porto Romano. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and...
Tirana’s Great Ring Road to open for traffic on Monday afternoon
The Great Ring Road of Tirana, one of the city’s most significant infrastructure projects, will officially open to vehicle traffic on Monday afternoon. The completion of this vital road is...
Albanian Democrats call for inquiry into Durrës Port project
The Democratic Party (DP) has announced plans to request a parliamentary inquiry into the Durrës Port redevelopment project, claiming it will waste €1.3 billion and devastate the public interest. Deputy...
Democratic Party files second corruption complaint against Deputy PM
The Democratic Party (DP) has submitted a second complaint to the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Belinda...
Tensions flare in Parliament as infrastructure spending comes under fire
During a meeting of the Commission of Economy and Finance in the Albanian Parliament, tensions erupted over allegations of corruption and inflated costs in major infrastructure projects. Democratic Party (PD)...
Energy price reductions announced for January 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, the cost of electricity will decrease for all citizens. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, during...
DP head of parliamentary group accuses government of corruption and mismanagement in 2025 budget
DP head of parliamentary group Gazment Bardhi issued strong accusations against the Albanian government, claiming that the 2024 budget is designed for personal enrichment rather than public welfare. Bardhi accused...
Head of DP parliamentary group releases documents accusing Ministry of Energy of misconduct
Gazment Bardhi, the Democratic Party’s parliamentary group leader, has recently escalated his allegations against Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, by publishing a series of documents on social media....
Albanian Democratic Party accuses Minister of Energy of €180 million energy scheme
The Democratic Party (DP) has filed a complaint with the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office (SPAK) against Minister of Energy and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. They accuse her of abusing...