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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...
Lulzim Basha files criminal complaint against Berisha’s candidate in Durrës over alleged voter intimidation
The Euro-Atlantic Coalition, led by former Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha, has filed a criminal complaint with SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution) against Arjan Ndoja, a former prosecutor and current parliamentary...
Return of U.S. justice experts signals continued support for SPAK under Trump administration
The recent return of OPDAT legal experts to Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) and FBI advisers to the National Bureau of Investigation (BKH) confirms that the U.S. remains committed to...