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Provocations by Democratic representatives spark tensions in multiple voting centers during otherwise calm election day
As voting unfolds across Albania in the May 11 parliamentary elections, the process has remained largely calm and orderly—but not without incidents. By 13:00, voter turnout was reported at 26.55%,...
DP candidate referred to SPAK over election incident in Dibër
One day before Albania’s parliamentary elections, Democratic Party (DP) candidate Xhemal Gjunkshi and three of his supporters have been referred to the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) by Dibër Police after...
DP “vote protection structures” block Socialist activists’ car in Dibër, raising tension on election eve
One day before Albania’s parliamentary elections, Democratic Party supporters in Maqellarë, Dibër, blocked a car late Friday night, claiming it was linked to vote-buying by the Socialist Party. The incident...
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...
Notorious mobster to be extradited to Albania today from Dubai
One of Albania’s most wanted fugitives, Florenc Çapja, will be extradited this afternoon from the United Arab Emirates to Albania, according to State Police. The 44-year-old is expected to land...
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,...
SPAK arrests head of Tirana traffic police and two officers over bribery allegations
The head of Tirana’s traffic police, Roven Zeka, along with two subordinates, is under investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe of around €2,000 to favor a driver involved in a...
Clash between BKH agents and DP supporters marks most serious incident of the electoral campaign so far
A confrontation between agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) and supporters of the Democratic Party (DP) in Fier District has become the most serious incident in an otherwise...
OSCE Ambassador: Strong institutions essential to safeguard free and fair elections in Albania
Just days before the official launch of Albania’s election campaign, the OSCE Presence in Tirana and the General Prosecutor’s Office hosted a high-level roundtable on strengthening the role of prosecutors...
SPAK embroiled in media leak scandal after prosecutor admits journalists seek permission to publish secret case files
In a stunning admission during a Constitutional Court session, SPAK prosecutor Bledar Maksuti confirmed that journalists regularly contact SPAK to ask for permission before publishing secret investigative materials — a...