The court does not recognize the party leader, Berisha enters the election without the PD seal
The first-instance decision is overturned, leadership of the PD remains with Enkelejd Alibeaj
Oerd Bylykbashi: It was influenced by Edi Rama, he seeks the exclusion of the opposition from the elections. Alibeaj: Democrats should unite against Rama
(In the photo) PD leader Sali Berisha
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While serving a Belgian court sentence in Fier prison, Shkodër gang member Safet Bajri is released on parole
THE DECISION
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The most accurate answer to the question posed in the headline is that, everywhere just as here, today’s democracy is essentially conflict and the supposed competition over principles...
Opinion of the Day
The most accurate answer to the question posed in the headline is that, everywhere just as here, today’s democracy is essentially conflict and the supposed competition over principles...
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Why can’t Albanian democracy live without conflict?!
By BEN ANDONI
Berisha remains without a seal, the opposition enters the election divided
Opinion of the Day
By GJERGJ EREBARA
The name, logo and seal of the Democratic Party seem to have slipped from the hands of its former leader Sali Berisha on Friday after the Court of Appeals ruled dramatically
Berisha remains without a seal, the opposition enters the election divided
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Opposition protests in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, Berisha-Meta: We will shorten the days of Rama’s government
“The court decision was written by Rama”
The PD leader: Democrats are determined to defend pluralism at any cost
The chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, speaking at the opposition protest, declared that the opposition is determined to shorten the tenure of Edi Rama’s government. Berisha said the action will continue through the democratic revolution. “This is a protest with which we are determined to shorten the hours and days and months of this anti-Albanian government...
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“Durrës Yachts & Marina”, the government transfers 281 properties from the ministry to the company
THE €2 BILLION PROJECT
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Names, unauthorized constructions, owners receiving compensation money
NEW LISTS
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VOA: Experts concerned about election financing
Hidden campaign financing from the world of crime is a problem
The concern: It opens the door to corruption at every level of governance
In Albania, financing in election campaigns continues to be a troubling problem. International organizations that monitor electoral processes note that despite legal improvements, there is still concealment of financing and spending by parties and that sanctions are weak. Experts view with concern the infiltration of dirty money into election campaigns, money coming from the world of crime and corruption, as it opens the door to corruption...
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Formerly persecuted, the new list with the names of 1,500 beneficiaries
HOW TO BENEFIT
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3 women killed and 3 injured in Tirana, Parliament asks for information from several institutions
THE MASSACRE
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