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Teacher Erisilda Hoxha: “I was threatened that I would go to the podium of the Democratic Party! Edi Rama is not our prime minister
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


Woman 20 years younger / Edi Paloka speaks: I am still very young
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


Names revealed: Here are the four candidates who will run for the leadership of the Democratic Party in Korçë
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


“Transparency Board legitimizes price abuse” / DP: The government is favoring a clientelist market
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


“They’ve gone crazy” / Braçe denounces the rise in fruit and vegetable prices: It has nothing to do with fuel
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


Former prefect Nertil Jole: Progress requires more than just names
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 new General Director of the State Police, Skënder Hita, is sworn in
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


‘Diet, fuel, and rent’, 200 million lek for MPs’ luxury in 2025
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


“I will also run as an independent” / Braçe opens the race for Tirana
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


Is the map of Albania changing? PS presents 4 models on the table
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
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