American prosecutors and judges meeting with the head of SPAK, Altin Dumani
American prosecutors and judges have visited SPAK, where they also met with the head of SPAK Altin Dumani. In this meeting, the ongoing efforts to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law were discussed. It is also emphasized that the United States supports SPAK and other …
“Gerdeci”, begins the hearing session against the former Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu
The judicial process against the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, has started in the Special Court. It is learned that this Wednesday five experts were called to provide clarifications on the act of economic and financial expertise. The invited experts are Bexhed Zeqiri, Ymer Stafa, Rasim Metallari, Latif Çela …
The mayor of Lezha in SPAK: I am under investigation for abuse of duty
The head of the municipality of Lezha, Pjerin Ndreu, presented himself this Wednesday at SPAK. After leaving SPAK, Ndreu gave a short communication to the media. He stated that his appearance in SPAK has nothing to do with corruption, but is simply a political report from the DP. “Zero procedural …
Delta Force Revisited: Albania’s Wild River Estuary Needs Saving from Bulldozers
The struggle to preserve the Vjosa Delta from government-backed ‘development’ is not just an Albanian issue, but part of a global effort to preserve the continent’s remaining wild places. Original post Here
Abolition of law of war with Greece/ PDIU introduce the draft resolution to the Assembly
The parliamentary group of the party Justice, Integration and Unity (PDIU) “Justice and Integration”, has requested that Albania and Greece start the initiative for the abrogation of the law of war between Greece and Albania, the law approved by the Greek state 84 years ago. According to the head of …
File “5D”, assets seized/ Two companies, apartments and shares of a commercial company
After investigations into the “5D” file, the Special Prosecutor’s Office seized two companies, some land, apartments and some shares of a commercial company. The prosecution has doubts that these assets were obtained through corruption and tenders, which were organized in violation of the law by former officials of the Municipality …
Ministry engages 30 army effectives and helicopter to manage Fire at Dropull
‘Cougar’ helicopter and 30 effectives of the Army were engaged to control the huge fire at Dropull and Finiq area. Minister of Defence, Niko Peleshi informed Tuesday that under the coordination of the National Agency of the Civil Protection they are working to manage the huge fire erupted in this …
The car of OSHEE’s chief engineer is set on fire in Durres, allegedly because of his duty
Two vehicles were burned during the night in the city of Durrës. It is known that one of the vehicles belongs to the chief engineer of OSHEE, Durrës, citizen Arben Alushi. “I have no conflicts with other people. I have no personal or family problems. I doubt that the event …
Srebrenica Genocide: Two Indictments, No Verdicts, Since Last Anniversary
Over the past year, the Bosnian state court has not issued any verdicts for the July 1995 Srebrenica genocide and the prosecution has filed only two indictments – figures that disturb victims’ families. Original post Here
Unfair Dismissal Cases Raise Concerns About Albanian Broadcaster’s Governance
Unusually large number of sackings at RTSH since a ruling party loyalist was appointed the new director last June prompts calls for a parliamentary investigation into the Albanian public broadcaster’s compliance with labour laws. Original post Here