Berisha’s arrest, Nikola signs the document and sends it to SPAK
The letter, signed by Lindita Nikolla, was sent to the Special Prosecutor’s Office after the vote on Thursday morning with 75 votes in favor to remove the MP’s immunity and pave the way for his arrest. A day ago, the two reports compiled by the members of the Mandates Council …
Parliament to vote on lifting Berisha’s immunity as MP
Albanian Parliament is expected to vote this Thursday on the removal of Sali Berisha’s immunity after the Mandates Council approved the request of the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) to grant the authorization for the arrest of the former prime minister and the Constitutional Court dismissed the …
Harsh security measures as opposition to protest against former PM’s arrest
Around 800 officers from the Tirana Police and the National Security Forces (NSF) are committed to maintaining order and security as the opposition protest is expected to be held this Thursday against a harsher security measure on Former Prime Prime Minister Sali Berisha. Local media reported that the measures were …
Assembly votes for immunity removal of Berisha, who are the expelled opposition MPs
As the Assembly is expected to vote on removing the immunity of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, there is a clash between the MPs who support him and the Guard of the Republic at the entrance of the building. Some MPs, who are expelled from the Parliament, try to forcefully …
Parliament approves removal of former MP Berisha’s Immunity
Albanian Parliament has voted this Thursday to remove the immunity of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, thus paving the way for his arrest with 75 votes in favor. A day ago, the two reports compiled by the members of the Mandates Council were submitted to the Assembly, who voted in …
Berisha sees immunity’s removal as political revenge
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha spoke this Thursday from the blue headquarters, after the closure of the opposition protest. In his speech, Berisha described the decision of the Assembly to remove his immunity as political revenge. Furthermore, the Former PM said that although he has no immunity, he feels stronger …
Inmate injured in Peqin prison shooting accused of collaboration with killer
Elbasan Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against Indri Shaqjas, the person who was injured by the shooting in Peqin prison. He is suspected of collaborating with Sokol Mjacaj for the murder of Arben Lleshi. According to the prosecution, his involvement in this event is being verified after a cell phone …
Gjirokastra border police’s director confirmed in duty
Ndue Doçi has been confirmed this Wednesday in office in the function of Director of the Local Directorate of Border and Migration of Gjirokastra area. Assessment body, set up by the Police Supervision Agency, said that Doçi was subjected to the control of three pillars: purity of image, wealth and …
Rama vows special categories loans interest will be paid by state
Prime Minister Edi Rama held this Wednesday an activity regarding the loans that will be given to the new families of doctors, soldiers and State Police employees, promising that the interest of these loans will be paid by the state. In his speech during the activity regarding the implementation of …
Population of nine Albanian districts fled to Tirana, Durres in 2022
Most of Albania’s counties, 9 out of 12 in total, are suffering population decline from internal emigration, in addition to fleeing abroad and declining births. INSTAT reported that in 2022 migration within Albania has a significant impact on the population of administrative units. In 2022, at the district level, only …
A Canadian on the run in Bosnia, an Albanian’s controversial jaunt to Israel and a Brit looking to the Balkans for possible salvation – this week’s selection of Balkan Insight Premium stories has an international flavour. Original post Here
During last week’s visit to Israel, Albania’s Prime Minister used a private jet once owned by Sam Bankman Fried, now-jailed owner of crypto exchange FTX – but it’s unclear who footed the bill. Original post Here
The suspects are among 33 people accused of involvement in shipping a cargo of dangerous industrial waste from Albania to Thailand. Original post Here
The US president’s son-in-law wants to build a tourism development in southern Albania, but residents of the unspoilt strip around Zvernec say a dispute over ownership of the land is being ignored. Original post Here
Tropojë Mayor Indicted for Illegal Roadworks Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 – In a case related to alleged abuse of office, Albania’s Special Court has sent Tropojë’s mayor Rexhë Byberi and his deputy Abedin Kërrnaja to trial on charges of “abuse of office” related to local infrastructure projects. The officials are …
The Italy-Albania asylum ‘offshoring’ scheme is being studied by other Western European governments wanting to look tough on migration. But the case of Hamid Badoui, who took his own life after being held at an Albanian migrant detention camp, highlights the human cost. Original post Here
Balkan LGBTQ+ people, both in the region and in the diaspora, are often told that their identities are incompatible. It’s time to hear a different story – and learn more about the region’s pioneers. Original post Here
Plans by relatives of U.S. President Donald Trump to build a luxury resort in the scenic coastal area of Zvërnec have sidelined local residents and their property claims, while intersecting with a long-running court battle involving controversial real estate businessman Artur Shehu. By Vladimir Karaj Tirana Times, 02 February 2026 …
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region. Original post Here
The Murrizi Tunnel was opened to much fanfare in March last year, not long before a parliamentary election. Now the Albanian Road Authority says it has yet been certified for use. Original post Here