Sali Berisha
Sali Berisha rejects responsibility as DP suffers historic collapse in 2025 elections
The Democratic Party (DP) of Albania is facing its worst electoral result in decades, with preliminary results from the May 11 parliamentary elections showing a dramatic decline in support. Despite...
Top Channel exclusive reveals Berisha publicly lied about U.S. visa request
A few days ago, Democratic Party chairman Sali Berisha publicly claimed he has not sought a visa to enter the United States since stepping down as Prime Minister. “I haven’t...
U.S. State Department confirms no change in Berisha’s “non grata” status after tweet celebrated by DP
A tweet from a right-wing American journalist this week ignited a political firestorm in Albania, as allies of opposition leader Sali Berisha rushed to claim a diplomatic victory. But a...
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...
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...
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...
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...