SPAK investigation

Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party.

DP coalition ally calls for transparency over $6 million U.S. lobbying contract

A key ally of the Democratic Party (DP) has publicly distanced himself from the party’s controversial $6 million lobbying contract in the United States, calling for transparency and legal clarity....
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania.

Shqiptarja.com investigation: newly created foundation that pledged $6m to DP linked only to Seci family

The foundation that the Democratic Party claims will cover the $6 million cost of its lobbying efforts in Washington is, in fact, a small family-run entity founded by Nuredin Seci,...
Jorida Tabaku, Democratic Party candidate.

Jorida Tabaku: PD will declare lobbying contract as required, emphasizes transparency and legality

Democratic Party (DP) candidate Jorida Tabaku has spoken publicly for the first time about the party’s controversial $6 million lobbying contract in the United States, promising that everything will be...
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania.

Legal questions mount over Democratic Party’s $6 million lobbying deal

Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) faces growing legal and political scrutiny over a $6 million lobbying contract signed by its Secretary General Flamur Noka. The agreement, aimed at improving relations with...
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania.

New doubts emerge over MAGA foundation behind the Democratic Party’s $6 million lobbying deal

A Shqiptarja.com investigation reveals that the foundation claimed by Albania’s Democratic Party (DP) to fund its $6 million U.S. lobbying contract was created just days before the deal was signed,...
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania.

Democratic Party orders total silence on $6 million lobbying scandal as SPAK verifications begin

The Democratic Party (DP) has instructed its candidates and officials not to engage in any public discussions about the controversial $6 million lobbying contract in the United States. The directive,...
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, during a meeting with the manufacturing sector.

Sali Berisha unveils business relief plan but stays silent on $6 million lobbying scandal

Democratic Party (DP) leader Sali Berisha presented new policy proposals for the garment and manufacturing sector during an electoral meeting on Monday, focusing on fiscal relief measures to support businesses....
Sali Berisha, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania and Chris LaCivita, Democratic Party Campaign Manager.

SPAK opens investigation into Democratic Party’s $6 million U.S. lobbying contract

Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) has launched verifications into the Democratic Party’s (DP) $6 million lobbying contract with U.S. firm Continental Strategy, following its publication by the media. The revelations...

Isolated incident in Bulqizë mars otherwise calm campaign

A violent incident involving opposition MP Xhelal Mziu and his nephew was reported in Bulqizë on Wednesday, following a Democratic Party campaign event. According to police, the pair allegedly assaulted...

Spain to extradite notorious gang leader Lulzim Berisha to Albania

Spain is set to extradite Lulzim Berisha, the former leader of one of Albania’s most notorious criminal organizations, the so-called Durrës Gang, known for its involvement in murder, drug and...