SPAK
SPAK’s twisting investigation into Tirana Mayor stirs debate over motives and methods
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) is facing unusual scrutiny over the twists and turns of its investigations into Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. What began as a...
SPAK reclassifies charges against former Minister Ilir Beqaj in sterilization concession case
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has accepted the request of preliminary hearing judge Flojera Davidhi to reclassify charges against former Minister of Health Ilir Beqaj, former...
Special Appeals Court orders retrial in Fier Incinerator case
The Special Appeals Court for Organized Crime and Corruption in Albania overturned the convictions of former Environment Minister Lefter Koka, former Socialist MP Alqi Bllako, and 10 others on Thursday...
SPAK marks five years of anti-corruption achievements in Albania
The Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) commemorated its fifth anniversary with an impressive track record of achievements. Since its establishment in December 2019, SPAK has prosecuted 61...
Constitutional Court reviews controversial Sky ECC case
Albania’s Constitutional Court has begun reviewing the highly debated Sky ECC case, which revolves around the admissibility as evidence of encrypted communications decrypted by French authorities. The Special Structure Against...
Altin Dumani voted most influential public figure of the year
In a survey conducted by JAVANEWS, Altin Dumani, the head of SPAK, was named the most influential figure in Albania’s political and institutional developments for 2024. The poll, conducted over...
Albania’s ‘Vetting Commission’ concludes after 7 years of judicial reform
The Independent Qualification Commission (KPK), Albania’s first-level vetting body for judges and prosecutors, officially concluded its seven-year mandate after evaluating 805 magistrates. As of January 1, 2025, all unresolved cases previously...
Special Anti-Corruption Court reviews Kryemadhi’s appeal against asset seizure
The Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime has begun reviewing an appeal by Monika Kryemadhi, former First Lady and ex-wife of imprisoned former President Ilir Meta. Kryemadhi...
Berisha continues attacks against SPAK Chief
Sali Berisha has continued his public attacks against SPAK Chief Altin Dumani. One day after targeting him and his family in an unprecedented manner, Berisha’s attacks reached a new low...
EU Ambassador to Albania defends SPAK Chief, stresses judicial independence
In an exclusive interview with A2 CNN, EU Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, praised Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) Chief Altin Dumani for his integrity amid accusations from the opposition. Gonzato...