Accused for buying and selling votes, the court set the date for next session

On September 14, the preliminary hearing against Alfred Beleri will take place, where the court is expected to decide whether or not he will go to trial. SPAK demands the trial of Beleri for electoral corruption. Beleri was arrested two days before the May 14 elections on charges of electoral corruption. /abcnews.al […]

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Amid Homophobic Rhetoric, Albania’s LGBTQ+ Community is ‘Battling Rejection’

Discriminatory comments from politicians are exacerbating prejudice and encouraging a hostile environment for the community in Albania, rights activist Amarildo Fecanji tells BIRN. Original post Here

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Albanian Opposition Leaders’ Arrests Create Uncertainty Ahead of Elections

With two opposition leaders, Ilir Meta and Sali Berisha, both under arrest, the atmosphere ahead of polls due in 2025 looks increasingly fraught – with some fearing a drift towards radicalisation. Original post Here

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Arrest of former President Ilir Meta on corruption allegations sends second key opposition leader into detention

TIRANA, Oct. 21, 2024 – The arrest on Monday of former President Ilir Meta, who now heads the opposition Freedom Party, on orders of the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has sent shockwaves through Albania’s political landscape. Meta faces allegations of corruption, money laundering and asset concealment, …