Sali Berisha
Constitutional Court suspends President Begaj’s decree on Tirana elections
The Constitutional Court has suspended the implementation of President Bajram Begaj’s decree setting November 9 as the date for the Tirana mayoral by-election, following a complaint filed by suspended mayor...
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,...
Democrats still without candidates for local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities
The Democratic Party has yet to find its candidates for the November 9 local by-elections in Tirana, Vlora, Berat, Tepelenë, Mat, and Cërrik. After meeting on Saturday, the party’s leadership...
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...
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...
US sanctions two senior Montenegrin officials for corruption
The US State Department has designated former Budva mayor and current MP Milo Božović and the former president of Montenegro’s Supreme Court, Vesna Medenica, as ineligible to enter the United...
Democrats to take their seats in parliament despite rejecting May 11 elections
Although they continue to reject the results of the May 11 elections, the Democratic Party will take up its seats in parliament. Party leader Sali Berisha made the announcement after...
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,...
Public anger in Shkodra after café shooting leaves two dead
Two people were killed and two others wounded in a Monday morning shooting at a café near Shkodra’s City Hall. The attack that has stunned the northern city and reignited...