Ilir Meta

DP leader publicly threatens police officer DP falsely accuses of drawing weapon during protest in front of Parliament

Sali Berisha, former prime minister and leader of Albania’s opposition, publicly named a police officer the opposition falsely accuses of trying to draw a gun on a DP MP during...
Democratic Party protest

Editorial note: Opposition’s October 7 protest, a study in self-destruction

Economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla famously defined stupidity as causing harm without gaining any benefit. The leaders of the Albanian Democratic Party (DP) would have done well to remember this...

Albania opposition protest sees tensions rise, crowds smaller than expected

Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) and its ally the Freedom Party (former Socialist Movement for Integration) led by former president Ilir Meta, launched a national protest today, which DP leader Sali...
Artan Hoxha

Journalist submits key audio evidence on January 21 killings to SPAK

Investigative journalist Artan Hoxha was called to the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to provide critical evidence in the ongoing investigation of the January 21, 2011 protest....
Democratic Party Headquarters

Democrats begin coalition talks ahead of 2025 Elections

The Democratic Party (PD) has started meetings with allies to form a pre-election coalition for 2025. PD’s Secretary-General – the leader, Sali Berisha remains under house arrest on corruption charges...