political crisis Albania

Berisha threatens protests in September as Democratic Party rejects May 11 election results

The Democratic Party is gearing up for a tense autumn, with its leader Sali Berisha vowing to return to the streets in protest against what he calls a “narco-state” following...

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...

Berisha denounces May 11 vote as a “farce” amid mounting pressure over defeat

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha held a press conference today, branding the May 11 elections “the most shameful farce in the history of Albanian democracy.” But behind the accusations, Berisha...