SPAK

Controversy erupts over alleged call for criminal gangs to support Berisha by his media ally

A recent TV editorial by Çim Peka, a close ally of Sali Berisha and head of the pro-Berisha media outlet Syri.tv, has caused an uproar in Albania. In his address,...

Second complaint filed against Sali Berisha over Tropoja killings, as SPAK remains silent

Two of the remaining members of the Haklaj family have filed a second criminal complaint with Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK), once again accusing the leader of the opposition Sali...

Albania earns GRECO praise for anti-corruption progress; Edi Rama urges digital overhaul of justice system

Albania has made notable progress in preventing corruption within government and law enforcement, according to a new report by the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body, GRECO. During a visit to...

Appeals Court upholds Veliaj’s detention, fueling further controversy and concerns over SPAK’s investigative practices

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj remains in pretrial detention after the Special Court of Appeals rejected his request for a lighter security measure. The ruling has further fueled controversy over the...

Democratic Party presents “Alliance for a Majestic Albania” coalition

The Democratic Party has officially unveiled the “Alliance for a Majestic Albania” coalition. There are 26 parties in the coalition, that Berisha described as the strongest coalition in three decades...

Edi Rama welcomes court’s decision to ease security measures for Agricultural University officials

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has responded on X to the GJKKO ruling that eased security measures for members of the Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT), reducing pretrial restrictions for...

U.S. Embassy in Tirana hints at withdrawal of officials assisting SPAK amid aid freeze

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has not denied claims that American officials assisting Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) have left the country. In response to an inquiry from Opinion, on...

Former president’s appeal rejected by High Court, eyes Strasbourg for legal battle

The High Court of Albania has rejected the appeal of former President Ilir Meta, currently leader of the Freedom Party, who had sought to be released from pretrial detention. Meta...

Lawyer launches blistering criticism of SPAK practices after winning Strasbourg case on unjust detention

Dorian Matlia, the well-known lawyer and activist who successfully represented the former director of the Albanian public broadcaster RTSH, Thoma Gëllçi, in his case before the European Court of Human...

Berisha rejects cooperation with Rama on justice reform

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has ruled out any cooperation with Prime Minister Edi Rama on justice reform, insisting that his party will not support any measures concerning the justice...