GJKKO
“100 days in prison”: Veliaj says detention is unjust, vows to keep fighting
On the 100th day since his arrest, Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana, issued a public message from prison, denouncing his continued detention as arbitrary and unjust. In a social media...
One day after Berisha’s latest attack, Greek authorities finally debunk claims against Judge Irena Gjoka
Just 24 hours after Sali Berisha accused anti-corruption judge Irena Gjoka of having a criminal conviction in Greece, Greek judicial authorities have formally denied the allegation. In a written response...
Edi Rama welcomes court’s decision to ease security measures for Agricultural University officials
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded on X to the GJKKO ruling that eased security measures for members of the Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT), reducing pretrial restrictions for...
SPAK and GJKKO defend their work but ignore Strasbourg ruling and Veliaj audio scandal
At a high-profile conference on Albania’s justice system, SPAK Chief Altin Dumani, GJKKO Chief Judge Erion Bani, and KLP Chair Mirela Bogdani defended their institutions against growing criticism. Dumani rejected...
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...
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...
PM Rama challenges SPAK’s priorities following Tirana mayor’s arrest
Prime Minister Edi Rama took to social media on Thursday morning to engage in yet another public discussion about the state of Albania’s justice system. During a live online exchange,...
Justice must be protected from politics, if it does not engage in politics
By Mero Baze In the way politics has treated SPAK and the new justice system in general, two different standards have been established. The standard of Sali Berisha, who openly...
Details emerge from closed-door hearing on security measures against Tirana mayor
New information has surfaced regarding the closed-door session at the Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), where security measures against Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj were reviewed. According to...
Special Court grants SPAK three months to address gaps in case against former Deputy PM Ahmetaj
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has granted the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) an additional three months to address deficiencies in its case file against former Deputy...