Ilir Meta
Tensions flare as Parliament reconvenes after May 11 election
Albania’s Parliament returned to session Thursday for the first time since the May 11 elections, reigniting political tensions as MPs resumed debate where they left off in March. Why this...
Former President Ilir Meta and former wife Monika Kryemadhi officially indicted by SPAK for corruption and money laundering
The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) has formally charged Ilir Meta and Monika Kryemadhi in connection with the CEZ-DIA scandal, undisclosed U.S. lobbying contracts, and allegations of illicit asset accumulation. The...
Albania concludes vote count: Socialists secure historic fourth term as opposition collapses
Nine days after the May 11 elections, Albania officially concluded the vote count — including diaspora ballots — across all districts. The final results show a decisive win for the...
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...