Ilir Meta

Berisha registers election coalition just before deadline, offering key seats for allies

Just minutes before the deadline for coalition registration at midnight on March 3, the Democratic Party (DP), after lengthy negotiations with its allies, successfully registered its coalition with the Central...

Democrats grant 7 safe seats to allies as coalition negotiations continue

At the final stretch before the March 3 deadline for coalition registration, the Democratic Party (DP) is working to finalize agreements with its traditional allies to present a united front...

Former president’s appeal rejected by High Court, eyes Strasbourg for legal battle

The High Court of Albania has rejected the appeal of former President Ilir Meta, currently leader of the Freedom Party, who had sought to be released from pretrial detention. Meta...

Special Anti-Corruption Court reviews Kryemadhi’s appeal against asset seizure

The Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime has begun reviewing an appeal by Monika Kryemadhi, former First Lady and ex-wife of imprisoned former President Ilir Meta. Kryemadhi...

SPAK investigating assets of Tirana Mayor

The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has initiated an investigation into the assets of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj and his family. The investigation started following a public...

Protest against SPAK: supporters of former president rally against corruption charges

On his Friday, supporters of the Freedom Party (former Socialist Movement for Integration) gathered outside the offices of Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to protest the...

SPAK sends Democratic Party MP to trial for non-declaration of assets

The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has concluded its investigation into Democratic Party MP Asllan Dogjani, accusing him of failing to declare his assets. The case has...

Former President Meta calls for protests following Court’s rejection of appeal

One day after the Special Appeals Court upheld his detention, Ilir Meta, leader of the Freedom Party and former president, called on his supporters to organize periodic protests in front...

Former President appeals security measure, blames ex-wife for financial missteps

In a high-stakes hearing at the Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), former President Ilir Meta delivered a comprehensive defense against allegations of asset declaration violations....

Former President Meta urges supporters to avoid protests ahead of appeal hearing

Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, the Special Court of Appeals (GJKKO) will review former President Ilir Meta’s appeal to change his detention status. In a striking departure from his earlier confrontational...