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KLP Chair Ibrahimi: SPAK Will Start with 7–8 Prosecutors

In an interview with Deutsche Welle, KLP Chair Gent Ibrahimi stated that the High Prosecutorial Council will announce the creation of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution SPAK as soon as "7 or 8" prosecutors will have passed the vetting. Ibrahimi's proposal is in violation of the Constitution, which mandates that SPAK should have...

18 hrs ago

Chaos Theory and the Justice Reform

Chaos theory describes dynamic systems that are extraordinarily sensitive to initial conditions. A popular example is the “butterfly effect,” the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings in Beijing could cause a hurricane in...

By Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei 21 hrs ago

Media Freedom Organizations Ask Government to Withdraw Proposed ‘Censorship Law Package’

Ten Albanian media freedom and human rights organisations have called on the Albanian government to withdraw its proposed media bills. Calling them a “censorship package” the organisations said that the draft laws could “contribute...

By Alice Elizabeth Taylor Yesterday at 16:23

Judge Refuses to Certify Durrës Mayoral Election Result

The Court of Durrës refused to certify the mandate of the Socialist Party (PS) mayor-elect Valbona Sako following the June 30 local. Judge Mimoza Gjekmarkaj decided that Sako’s mandate was irregular due to the illegal participation in elections of the Democratic Conviction (BD – Bindja Demokratike) party. The court verdict stated that the Central Election Commission...

July 17, 2019

Veliaj’s Raid on Tirana Knows No Bounds

Various news outlets have stated in recent days that Destil Tirana - a popular hostel, bar, and co-working space alongside Elbasan Street – is closing shop. Its elegant, meticulously managed, two-story villa will be torn down. There is no more available public information right now, but it seems like it will be replaced by a...

By Johannes Estrada July 9, 2019

Perspectives

Visit Tirana: House Studio Kadare

By The Balkanista

Welcome To Theth!

By The Balkanista

High Judicial Council Will Limit Vetting of High Court Candidates

By Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei

Justice Reform Failure Threatens Extraditions to Albania

By Giulia Borgna

President Meta Asks KLGj for High Court Update, Opposes EURALIUS Fix

By Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei

US Embassy Calls for “Rigorous Vetting” of Constitutional Court Judges

By Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei

Court Confirms the Elected Durrës Mayor, in an Illegal Second Hearing, After Initially Turning Her Down

Court of Durrës Judge Shpëtim Reka ruled in favor of certifying Valbona Sako’s mayoral mandate, ignoring the ruling...

July 20, 2019

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj Resigns

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj announced his irrevocable resignation in a press conference today. Haradinaj stated as the...

July 19, 2019

Socialists Abandon Proposal to Ban Foreign Travel for Those Convicted of Electoral Crimes

The Socialist majority withdrew its proposal to amend the Penal Code with up to a 10-year ban from...

July 18, 2019

President Ready to Change Local Elections Date Scheduled for October

President Meta stated he is ready to engage in dialogue with Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader...

July 18, 2019

Government Empties National Theatre in Preparation for Demolition

The Ministry of Culture has started the removal of contents from the National Theatre, suggesting that the government...

By Alice Elizabeth Taylor July 18, 2019

Government Grants More Hydropower Plants Permits in Protected Areas

The Albanian government granted permits for the construction of 5 hydropower plants (HPP), one of which will significantly...

By Erblin Vukaj July 18, 2019

Court Confirms the Elected Durrës Mayor, in an Illegal Second Hearing, After Initially Turning Her Down

Court of Durrës Judge Shpëtim Reka ruled in favor of certifying Valbona Sako’s mayoral mandate, ignoring the ruling of the same court by Judge Mimoza...

July 20, 2019

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj Resigns

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj announced his irrevocable resignation in a press conference today. Haradinaj stated as the reason for his resignation an invitation for...

July 19, 2019

Socialists Abandon Proposal to Ban Foreign Travel for Those Convicted of Electoral Crimes

The Socialist majority withdrew its proposal to amend the Penal Code with up to a 10-year ban from leaving the country on those who disrupt...

July 18, 2019

President Ready to Change Local Elections Date Scheduled for October

President Meta stated he is ready to engage in dialogue with Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Lulzim Basha to negotiate the date of...

July 18, 2019

Government Empties National Theatre in Preparation for Demolition

The Ministry of Culture has started the removal of contents from the National Theatre, suggesting that the government is preparing to move ahead with its...

July 18, 2019

Government Grants More Hydropower Plants Permits in Protected Areas

The Albanian government granted permits for the construction of 5 hydropower plants (HPP), one of which will significantly impact the Gashi River that flows in...

July 18, 2019