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SPAK Chief raises concerns about corruption among judges and prosecutors who passed vetting process
Altin Dumani, the head of Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), expressed concerns about corruption among judges and prosecutors who have passed the vetting process and remain...
SPAK cracks down on organized crime and judicial corruption. Two journalists also under investigation
Albania’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption made important progress with the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) conducting an operation targeting judicial corruption and organized crime in Elbasan....
Albanian opposition announces November 26 protest against court ruling
The Albanian opposition has announced a major protest on November 26. Sali Berisha described it as potentially the most powerful demonstration in the country’s history. Why is this important: The Democratic...
Former President Meta calls for protests following Court’s rejection of appeal
One day after the Special Appeals Court upheld his detention, Ilir Meta, leader of the Freedom Party and former president, called on his supporters to organize periodic protests in front...
Special Court seizes luxury villas linked to former president’s ex-wife amid corruption probe
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has seized two luxury villas in the prestigious Kodra e Diellit neighborhood in Tirana, owned by Monika Kryemadhi, deputy of the Freedom Party, and...
Former President appeals security measure, blames ex-wife for financial missteps
In a high-stakes hearing at the Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO), former President Ilir Meta delivered a comprehensive defense against allegations of asset declaration violations....
Former President Meta urges supporters to avoid protests ahead of appeal hearing
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, the Special Court of Appeals (GJKKO) will review former President Ilir Meta’s appeal to change his detention status. In a striking departure from his earlier confrontational...
New details emerge from SPAK’s major anti-drug operation
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has revealed additional information about the complex anti-narcotics operation conducted alongside Spanish authorities. The significant bust targeted an international drug cartel...
SPAK breaks major drug trafficking ring
The Special Structure Against Organized Crime and Corruption (SPAK) announced on Saturday the dismantling of an international drug trafficking network based in Qerekë village, near Fushë-Krujë, only a few kilometers...
2025 Albanian election poll: Socialists lead, skepticism over Berisha’s ‘non grata’ reversal
A new poll from Report TV has revealed early voter sentiment as Albania approaches the 2025 elections. The survey, with 1,854 likely voters from both Albania and abroad and a...