“Gerdec file”,the hearing session for former minister Fatmir Mediu is being held today

This Friday, the court session will be held for the former Minister of Defense, Fatmir Mediu, for the Gerdec explosion. In the last session, the lawyers of the former minister asked to waive the summary trial, but the court stated that only the defendant has the right to make this request. The lawyers have announced […]

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