corruption in Albania

Former President Ilir Meta and former wife Monika Kryemadhi officially indicted by SPAK for corruption and money laundering

The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) has formally charged Ilir Meta and Monika Kryemadhi in connection with the CEZ-DIA scandal, undisclosed U.S. lobbying contracts, and allegations of illicit asset accumulation. The...

The Veliaj case and Albania’s justice reform at a crossroads: the need for checks and balances

In the days following the arrest of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, there has been a whirlwind of debates, legal arguments, and political accusations. Yet, amid all the noise, one particular...

Survey shows public trust growing in Albanian State Police performance

The annual survey on public satisfaction with the Albanian State Police, conducted by the Institute for Development, Research, and Alternatives (IDRA) in partnership with the Swedish government’s “Strengthening Community Policing...