Democratic Party
Democrats end political boycott, return to Parliament for 2025 budget debate
The Democratic Party has decided to suspend its political boycott, referred to as “political disobedience,” and return to Parliament to participate in discussions on the 2025 draft budget. This move...
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...
Democratic Party leader criticizes 2025 budget for ignoring citizens’ needs
The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, accused the government of neglecting citizens in the 2025 budget, as it does not include wage and pension increases. He announced that...
Democratic MP faces SPAK investigation over money laundering and asset concealment
Luan Baçi, a Democratic Party MP, has once again been summoned to the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) following a criminal complaint filed in February 2024 by...
Albania’s opposition welcomes EU Progress Report as a reflection of their concerns over misgovernance
Albania’s opposition has described the European Commission’s Progress Report as the clearest reflection of their long-standing concerns about government mismanagement. Jorida Tabaku, a key figure in the Democratic Party and...
Triple murder shakes Shkodër stirring political accusations
A shocking attack in the northern city of Shkodër has resulted in three fatalities and one injury. The victims were identified as two young men, one of which a well-known...
Former Albanian Tax Director Ceno Klosi under investigation for corruption, fraud, and asset concealment
Former Tax Directorate head Ceno Klosi appeared before Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), where he faces investigation on four counts: corruption, abuse of office, fraud, and...
Albanian opposition refuses to endorse Joint Resolution in 18th EU-Albania SAA Parliamentary Committee Meeting
During the 18th meeting of the EU-Albania Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee held on October 29 and 30 in Tirana, the committee failed to issue a joint resolution. The Democratic...
From house arrest, Sali Berisha calls for dismantling of justice reform
Sali Berisha, the leader of the opposition Democratic Party, who is currently under house arrest awaiting trial for corruption, has called for the dismantling of Albania’s justice reform. He branded...
Albanian Police announce measures for October 29 protest amid escalating tensions
The Albanian police have detailed their security measures for the upcoming October 29th protest, in anticipation of increased attempts of violence and disruption by the Democratic Party (DP). This move...