Democratic Party Albania
First signs of tension inside DP as vote counts expose rift between leadership and base
The Democratic Party (DP) is showing early signs of internal strain after preliminary results from the May 11 elections revealed a stark disconnect between the party’s voter base and its...
SP secures 83 seats after Vlora win, DP loses ground in Tirana
The Socialist Party (SP) has again clinched its 83rd mandate in the 2025 parliamentary elections after securing a ninth seat in Vlora, reaffirming its dominant position nationally. Meanwhile, the Democratic...
Berisha refuses to concede defeat, calls for protests, as Socialists secure fourth term in landslide 2025 victory
As Albania’s May 11 parliamentary election results neared finalization, Sali Berisha held a press conference refusing to recognize the outcome, despite a crushing defeat that saw his party lose over...
Sali Berisha rejects responsibility as DP suffers historic collapse in 2025 elections
The Democratic Party (DP) of Albania is facing its worst electoral result in decades, with preliminary results from the May 11 parliamentary elections showing a dramatic decline in support. Despite...
Edi Rama and Socialist Party on track to landslide victory that secures them fourth term
As vote counting continues in Albania, results with 28% of the ballots counted show the Socialist Party (SP) headed toward a decisive victory in the May 11 parliamentary elections. Based...
Socialist Party leads in early vote counts in Vorë and Pustec as first results come in
As polls closed in Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections, initial results from a small number of voting centers are starting to emerge. The first tallies show the ruling Socialist Party...
DP candidate referred to SPAK over election incident in Dibër
One day before Albania’s parliamentary elections, Democratic Party (DP) candidate Xhemal Gjunkshi and three of his supporters have been referred to the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) by Dibër Police after...
DP “vote protection structures” block Socialist activists’ car in Dibër, raising tension on election eve
One day before Albania’s parliamentary elections, Democratic Party supporters in Maqellarë, Dibër, blocked a car late Friday night, claiming it was linked to vote-buying by the Socialist Party. The incident...
Berisha claims travel breakthrough to US—but ‘non-grata’ designation remains in place
A tweet from an American journalist on Wednesday triggered a political firestorm in Albania, as allies of opposition leader Sali Berisha celebrated what they claimed was a reversal of his...
CEC demands urgent report from DHL over ballot delivery issues in Greece
Albania’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has formally requested an urgent report from DHL, the company responsible for delivering ballots to diaspora voters, following complaints about significant delays and non-deliveries in...