Sali Berisha

Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party.

Berisha claims travel breakthrough to US—but ‘non-grata’ designation remains in place

A tweet from an American journalist on Wednesday triggered a political firestorm in Albania, as allies of opposition leader Sali Berisha celebrated what they claimed was a reversal of his...

“Majestic Albania” closing rally in Elbasan ends in “majestic” brawl between DP supporters

A violent altercation at the Democratic Party’s final campaign rally in Elbasan has cast a shadow over the closing days of Albania’s parliamentary election campaign. What should have been a...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party.

Editorial note: The slow unraveling of Sali Berisha

The visible decline of Sali Berisha, the veteran leader of the Democratic Party, former president, and former prime minister, is one of the defining features of this electoral campaign. Once...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party.

One day after Berisha’s latest attack, Greek authorities finally debunk claims against Judge Irena Gjoka

Just 24 hours after Sali Berisha accused anti-corruption judge Irena Gjoka of having a criminal conviction in Greece, Greek judicial authorities have formally denied the allegation. In a written response...

Delays in diaspora voting fuel speculation of intentional sabotage by Greece

With six days to go before Albania’s May 11 elections, serious problems have emerged in the country’s first-ever external voting process in Greece. The delays are linked to the international...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party.

In Dimal, Berisha promises major boost to farm subsidies in opposition’s agriculture plan

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha met with farmers in Dimal today, pledging a dramatic increase in agricultural subsidies as part of the opposition’s electoral platform. Speaking to farmers from the...

EU denies DP affiliated media claims of interference in OSCE Election Report

The European Union Delegation in Tirana has denied allegations published by Syri.net, a media outlet closely aligned with Sali Berisha’s family, which claimed that EU officials intervened to remove names...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, delivering his speech at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Europe’s center-right embraces Berisha again — prompting a scornful response from Albania’s prime minister

The European People’s Party (EPP) has adopted a resolution titled “Electoral Integrity in Albania,” submitted by the Democratic Party (DP) of Albania at its recent congress in Valencia. The document,...
Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party, during a meeting with Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration, at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

Berisha meets former Enlargement Commissioner Hahn, despite history of harsh criticism

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha met with former European Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn during the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia, in a meeting the DP described as...

McLaughlin poll for Top Channel: Socialists maintain strong lead ahead of May 11 elections

A new poll conducted by the U.S.-based firm McLaughlin & Associates and published exclusively by Top Story on Top Channel shows the Socialist Party (PS) maintaining a commanding lead in...