Erion Veliaj
Edi Rama insists Socialists are the only guarantee for SPAK’s future
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has again defended his party’s stance on the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK), arguing that the Socialist Party (SP) is the only political force that ensures...
Explosive courtroom audio exposes SPAK prosecutor’s insults and threats against Erion Veliaj
A newly surfaced courtroom audio recording, published by Shqiptarja.com has sent shockwaves through Albania’s judicial and political landscape. The leaked recording confirms that Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) prosecutor Olsi Dado...
Strasbourg ruling throws cold water on SPAK’s pre-trial detention practices
In the midst of the escalating controversy surrounding the prosecution of Tirana’s Mayor Erion Veliaj, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has delivered a ruling that deals a serious...
Special Court accused of editing transcript in Erion Veliaj case, raising new controversy
In a new headache for the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) and the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) doubts have been publicly raised over whether the court manipulated...
Angry courtroom exchange: SPAK prosecutor hurls insults at Erion Veliaj, sparking controversy
A newly published excerpt from the court session involving Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has raised serious questions about the behavior of the prosecutor and the integrity of the judicial process....
PM Rama meets Tirana Municipality staff, condemns gathering outside SPAK and pledges full support
Prime Minister Edi Rama held an unusual meeting with the entire staff of Tirana Municipality in Skanderbeg Square, reaffirming his support for their work in the capital while Mayor Erion...
Erion Veliaj denounces SPAK’s case from prison, claims evidence is manipulated
From his detention in Durrës, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has issued a new statement, directly challenging the accusations against him and accusing SPAK of manipulating evidence to justify his arrest....
Wife of Mayor of Tirana, Ajola Xoxa breaks silence on SPAK allegations, denies €800,000 spending claim
Ajola Xoxa, the wife of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, has publicly responded for the first time to allegations that she spent over €800,000 on luxury clothing and jewelry. The claim...
Berisha vows to dismantle SPAK in protest before SPAK, mere days after condemning rivals for peaceful gathering
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha intensified his attacks on Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) during a protest outside its headquarters, just days after accusing his Socialist...
Former justice ministers from different sides of the spectrum unite in harsh condemnation of SPAK over Veliaj case irregularities
The case against Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has brought together critics from opposite ends of Albania’s political spectrum. Former Justice Minister Ylli Manjani, a fierce opponent of both Veliaj and...