The hearing has started today at the Special Court against the leader of the Sali Berisha and other co-defendants. After hearing the parties’ request for evidence, the court decided to accept the written evidence, and also approved the questioning of witnesses listed in the prosecution’s request, as well as those requested by the leader of the Democratic Party. One of the witnesses requested by Berisha is also Prime Minister Edi Rama, a request that the court has accepted. “K

At the weekly opposition platform held in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, Erisilda Hoxha from Kuçova denounced the deep problems that have gripped her community. A teacher and translator by profession, she went up to the podium to describe the bitter reality of her city, starting from extreme poverty and ending with the threats she says she has received due to her activism with the Democratic Party (PD). Addressing the Prime Minister directly, she stated that she does n

In the show “Elevate” with Floriana Garo, PD deputy Edi Paloka appeared, where unlike how we are used to seeing him in politics, he shared personal details from his life. He spoke about his childhood, the turbulent years of the 1990s, emigration, and his journey from journalism into politics, in an honest conversation that reveals more about the person behind the public figure. During the interview, his private life was also discussed, where Paloka commented on the 20-year ag

There are four proposed and self-nominated candidates for the leadership of the Democratic Party branch in Korçë. They are Bravaldi Xhafka, Edmond Çajku, Hergys Haruni, and Irvin Boden, who are expected to compete in the April 26 elections for the leadership of this branch. The current chairman, Dhimitri Qyfeku, will not be a candidate in this race, as he has decided not to run for re-election. The Democratic Party branch in Korçë also includes the branch in the Municipality

Fuel prices in the country have risen again, reaching 235 lek per liter, significantly increasing the cost of living for Albanian families. In response, the Democratic Party has criticized the government for high taxes and proposed an urgent solution. The Deputy Chair of the Democratic Party parliamentary group, Ledina Alolli, stated that price increases whenever there is a global crisis are not coincidental, but “a result of a distorted and clientelist market.” According to

The Tirana MP, Erion Braçe, continues to publicly denounce the rise in fruit and vegetable prices in the capital, extending beyond Unit 5, where he received most of the votes in the 2025 elections. This time, Braçe monitored the sale of fruits and vegetables in Units 2 and 3 of Tirana. The socialist deputy says that “prices have gone crazy,” mentioning tomatoes being sold at 350 lek/kg and peppers at 450 lek/kg. Erion Braçe’s full statement: “From Unit 5 to Units 2 and 3 this

Political Party and Society The continuous demand of society for progress fuels the individual and collective will to organize into social structures, such as political parties. Activism itself is a constant awakening of civic, social, and political awareness, aiming to take on responsibilities beyond momentary interests and personal ego. This approach also strengthens trust among those who are not active participants in political parties. This mission must be measured by cle

The swearing-in ceremony of the General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, was held this Tuesday in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu and Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari. Hita was selected following the competition for the new head of the police, after the resignation of Ilir Proda. “At this solemn moment, in respect of all generations of the Albanian police, as a sign of honor, duty and respect for the fallen blood of police officers, determi

The Albanian Parliament on Friday published an analysis of the implementation of the institution’s budget for 2025, showing that the financial benefits arising from the status of MPs reach 200 million lek, or 44.2 percent of the institution’s total operational expenses. These benefits include reimbursements for phone expenses, fuel, per diems within the country, fees for attending parliamentary committee meetings, and coverage of rent for deputies who do not live in Tirana. T

Socialist MP Erion Braçe has announced his intention to run for the position of Mayor of Tirana, openly challenging Prime Minister Edi Rama’s decision to nominate Ogerta Manastirliu as the candidate for the 2027 local elections. During a meeting of the Socialist Party of Albania in Unit 5 in Tirana, Braçe emphasized the need for change and a more efficient organization within the Socialist structures. He stated that he will seek the support of socialists not only in this unit

The Socialist Party of Albania has presented four options for the new territorial reform, aimed at reorganizing local government in the country. The first option envisions merging smaller municipalities with neighboring larger ones, as a way to increase efficiency and reduce fragmentation. The second option proposes creating larger municipalities at the former district level, reducing the current number of municipalities from 61 to 36. The third option keeps the current divis

Edi Rama justifies the price increase, as fuel reaches 218 lekë, among the highest in the region. Yesterday, the Transparency Board of Hydrocarbons decided to increase the price of diesel by 15 lekë and gasoline by 6 lekë in the retail market. Diesel rose from 203 lekë to 218 lekë per liter. Gasoline increased from 175 lekë to 181 lekë per liter. However, for the Prime Minister, Edi Rama, this is not an arbitrary decision, and the Transparency Board (whose function is to stab

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced new measures to improve the financial treatment of the Armed Forces during a statement on the podcast “Flasim.” Rama stated that with the approval of the 2026 budget, the government has increased defense funding by about 12% compared to the previous year, as part of commitments to NATO and to ensure more dignified treatment for military personnel. “When we approved the 2026 budget, we decided to give defense about 12% more funds than the prev

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced changes in the political leaders of the districts during Saturday’s SP Assembly meeting. Eduard Shalsi is leaving the leadership of the Kukës district and has been reassigned to a unit in Tirana. Damian Gjiknuri will also lead a unit in the capital. Fatmir Xhafaj and Erion Braçe have been assigned to Unit No. 5. Similarly, Elisa Spiropali, who was removed as Foreign Minister, has been delegated to a unit in Tirana. Rama also confirmed that Be

The Socialist Party held its General Assembly on Saturday morning in Durrës. In footage published by the media, former number two in the Rama government, Belinda Balluku, was seen attending the Assembly, entering the building alongside Blendi Klosi. Meanwhile, the Special Prosecution (SPAC) has submitted a request to Parliament to lift Balluku’s immunity, a request that the Socialist lawmakers blocked. Since last year, Balluku has been defying the judiciary, appearing alongsi

An unusual moment was captured on camera during the broadcast of the show Opinion focusing on the phone of Socialist MP Taulant Balla In the released footage a chat conversation is visible including a photo of a luxury watch apparently sent to him by another person From the messages visible in the photo Balla describes the watch as “unseen” while his correspondent replies “You deserve it after that day” The identity of the person behind the luxury gift is not yet known The co

Around 1,000 members of the Democratic Party in the Pogradec branch will head to the polls this Sunday to elect the new leader of the branch. Two candidates are in the race: Kasem Galla, one of the long-standing members and a founder of the PD branch, who previously led this branch and is running again for leadership; and Oligert Muçllari, a finance professional who came from the ranks of FRPD and is currently the appointed head of the branch, seeking a full mandate to contin

Just before the start of the plenary session, the police secured the Parliament due to a protest announced by the opposition, which is set to take place at the same time as the vote on SPAK’s request to lift the immunity of Socialist MP Belinda Balluku. Large police forces have been deployed around the Parliament building to ensure order and security during the protest. A day earlier, the area around the Parliament was fenced off with metal barriers as a precautionary measure

With only two days remaining before the application deadline for the race for General Director of the State Police, the names of several police officers running have emerged. These include career officer Pëllumb Seferi, with 28 years in the police, who currently serves as director of the Association of European Students graduating from the FBI in the USA. The current Director of Vlorë Police, Elidon Çela, with 25 years of service, is also a potential candidate for the top pol

The Speaker of the Parliament, Niko Peleshi, expressed his greetings to Albanian teachers and lecturers on the occasion of March 7, Teacher’s Day. He emphasized the importance of their contribution to educating and guiding new generations, recognizing their decisive role in shaping society. On this symbolic day, Peleshi highlighted a reflection by literature professor Belfjore Qose from the Department of Literature at the Faculty of History and Philology, who noted the dedica