opposition
Socialists sweep all five municipalities in low-turnout local by-elections
The ruling Socialist Party (SP) won Sunday’s partial local elections in all five municipalities where voting took place — Vlora, Berat, Mat, Tepelenë, and Cërrik — securing landslide victories in...
Berisha announces protests ater OSCE/ODIHR Report on May 11 elections
Following the publication of the OSCE/ODIHR final report on the May 11 parliamentary elections, former Prime Minister and opposition leader Sali Berisha announced plans for a wave of protests “inside...
PD backs comedian for Tirana mayor amid fracturing of opposition
The Democratic Party has officially endorsed popular comedy actor Florjan Binaj as its candidate for the upcoming partial local elections in Tirana, following days of uncertainty and internal disagreement. Binaj,...
Italian witness retracts claims against Erion Veliaj, admits allegations were “paid for lies”
An Italian citizen who two years ago accused former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj of involvement in a failed incinerator deal has now retracted his statements, admitting they were fabricated in...
Democratic Party demands parliamentary debate on government program
The parliamentary group of the Democratic Party (DP) has formally requested a motion with debate on the priorities announced in the government’s four-year program. Why is this important: The move comes...
Democratic MP Albana Vokshi faces anonymous corruption allegations filed with SPAK
Democratic Party MP Albana Vokshi has been reported to the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SPAK) for alleged corruption and money laundering in early September, in a case that mirrors the...
Albanian parliament holds short session to approve government program and cabinet
Albania’s parliament held a much shorter-than-expected session on Thursday to present the government’s program and hold a confidence vote for the new cabinet. Why is this important: Although a 24...
Parliament approves new structure amid opposition walkout
Albania’s parliament approved changes to its internal rules and adopted a new structure with 79 votes from the majority, after opposition MPs left the chamber in protest. Why is this...
Albania’s top election official calls May 11 vote a success, urges full reform
Four months after the May 11 elections, Albania’s State Election Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi described the vote as a success but admitted it exposed significant shortcomings. Speaking at a press conference,...
Small groups of Albanian opposition supporters block roads in protest
The opposition resumed civil disobedience protests, following their October 7 rally in Tirana, by blocking six major highways across the country. Demonstrators gathered at key locations, including the Kamza overpass...