local elections

Erion Veliaj appeals dismissal to Constitutional Court, election date for Tirana put on hold

Former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court challenging the September 25 decision of the Council of Ministers that dismissed him from office. Why is...

Albania to hold local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities this fall

Albania’s capital city and five other municipalities will hold local elections this fall. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the decision one day after SPAK sent Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s corruption...