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The European Federation of Journalists reported 55 attacks on journalists during Albania's recent protests, with most attributed to state police officers.
Original headline: EFJ ngre alarmin për dhunën ndaj gazetarëve në Shqipëri: 55 sulme në 18 ditë, shumica të atribuuara efektivëve të Policisë
The Constitutional Court has ordered SPAK to investigate a planned tourist resort on roughly 146 hectares in Baks-Rrjolli, following allegations of land theft through falsified documents and possible involvement of public officials.
Original headline: Baks-Rrjolli: GJKKO detyron SPAK-un të hetojë tjetërsimin e 150 ha tokë
The Constitutional Court released its reasoned decision on the Democratic Party's request to annul presidential decrees establishing the virtual AI Intelligence Minister "Diella", which opposition deputies challenged.
Original headline: Gjykata Kushtetuese publikon vendimin e arsyetuar për ministren virtuale “Diella”
A statement calling for civil war and use of weapons was broadcast on an Albanian TV screen, not as criticism or political metaphor but as a direct call to violence.
Original headline: Kur në ekran bëhet thirrje për luftë civile
The opposition criticizes the unchanged 2027 budget and claims the economy is declining. Government minister Delina Ibrahimaj disputes this, arguing businesses should focus on technology modernization rather than low wages.
Original headline: Buxheti 2027 nuk ndryshon, PD: Ekonomia në rënie! Ibrahimaj: E shihni gotën gjysmë bosh!
The Special Parliamentary Commission on Administrative-Territorial Reform has begun its second phase without opposition participation. The socialist majority continues with the same composition while the opposition maintains its boycott stance.
Original headline: Nis faza e dytë e Reformës Territoriale, Mazniku pas bojkotit të opozitës në Komision: Ftesa për PD-në është e hapur, t’i bashkohet procesit!
Socialist parliamentary leader Taulant Balla says the majority will proceed with electoral reform with or without opposition participation, setting a November 30 deadline for the commission.
Original headline: Balla paralajmëron PD-në: Do ta çojmë reformën zgjedhore në Kuvend edhe pa ju
PD Vice President Nikola Kedhi states that the patriotic majority opposes autocracy and citizens' dignity is hurt. He calls for unity to overthrow PM Rama.
Original headline: “Sot shumica patriotike janë kundër autokracisë”, Kedhi: Qytetarët janë prekur në dinjitet, të bashkohemi dhe të rrëzojmë Ramën
Taulant Balla warned opposition deputies that if the DP boycotts the electoral reform commission, PS will submit its proposals to Parliament after November 30. He dismissed DP allegations of ignoring OSCE-ODIHR recommendations as "theater."
Original headline: “Mos u habisni kur…”- PD braktisi mbledhjen, PS i vendos afate PD për Reformën Zgjedhore! Balla: Pas 30 nëntorit i çojmë propozimet në Kuvend
Parliamentary debate over police use of special equipment during recent protests and injuries to officers, with officials discussing equipment sourcing.
Original headline: Kapri kërkon llogari për autobotet dhe dronët, Hita: Zero lekë nga buxheti, i kemi marrë nga policitë partnere! Nxjerr fotot e policëve të lënduar
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla responded to the Democratic Party's boycott of today's Electoral Reform Commission meeting, stating the majority will continue work with or without opposition by November 30 deadline.
Original headline: PD bojkotoi komisionin, Balla flet me forcën e kartonëve: Nëse nuk kthehen deri në 30 nëntor PS do çojë propozimet e veta në Kuvend! I kemi 3/5-at
Opposition deputy leader Nikola Kedhi said the opposition is boycotting the Electoral Reform Commission because an electoral reform strengthening the party-state is being conducted. Kedhi stated the territorial reform will be sent to the Constitutional Court.
Original headline: Opozita braktisi ‘Zgjedhoren’, Kedhi: Opozita s’është për fasadë. Po kryhet një reformë elektorale, duke forcuar partinë-shtet. Territorialen do e dërgojmë në Kushtetuese
PD co-chair Oerd Bylykbashi said the opposition withdrew from the electoral reform commission meeting because the Socialist Party introduced an issue not recommended by OSCE-ODIHR, which he claims undermines the process.
Original headline: PD braktisi komisionin e Reformës Zgjedhore, Bylykashi: PS futi një çështje që nuk është rekomandim i OSBE-ODIHR! Synon të minojë procesin
Debates resumed in the Electoral Reform Commission between majority and opposition co-chairs Damian Gjiknuri and Oerd Bylykbashi, exchanging accusations over process conduct and priorities. Gjiknuri claimed the opposition boycott is hindering the Commission's work.
Original headline: Debate te “Zgjedhorja”, Gjiknuri: Po bllokohet puna e Komisionit, Bylykbashi: PS shmang rekomandimet e ODIHR
Police chief Skënder Hitaj told parliament's internal affairs committee about student protests, showing photos of injured officers and stating zero budget was allocated for special equipment.
Original headline: Hitaj për protestën: Efektivë me këmbë të thyer dhe dëmtime në kafkë! Zero lekë nga buxheti për mjetet speciale
Analyst Erl Murati comments on candidate selection processes within the ruling PS and opposition ahead of May 9 municipal elections, noting internal tensions between Rama and Veliaj.
Original headline: “Primaret kanë nisur në PS dhe opozitë”, Murati: Rama-Veliaj, betejë para 9 majit! PD duhet të nxjerrë një kandidat që ka mbështetje tej demokratëve
Opposition Democratic Party parliamentary group leader Gazment Bardhi discusses Democratic deputies' presence at student protests and Ilir Alimehmeti's possible candidacy for Tirana mayor, denying students rejected their participation.
Original headline: “Alimehmeti kandidaturë e shkëlqyer për Tiranën, por…”- Bardhi për zgjedhjet dhe protestën: Deputetët e PD s’janë refuzuar nga studentët!
Police issued 21 fines to protesters who blocked traffic during a student protest on Dëshmorët e Kombit boulevard yesterday, citing administrative violations.
Original headline: Protesta e dhunshme dhe bllokimi i rrugës dje në bulevard, Policia gjobit 21 persona! Ja shuma që do paguajnë
Co-chairs Gjiknuri and Bylykbashi clashed in the Electoral Reform Commission over the process. Gjiknuri warned opposition boycotts risk the Commission's work; Bylykbashi called for 100% open lists and separating state from elections.
Original headline: Përplasje për Zgjedhoren/ Gjiknuri: Po rrezikohet ecuria e Komisionit. Bylykbashi: Të ndajmë shtetin nga procesi zgjedhor, lista të hapura 100 përqind
SPAK has indicted Shkodra Mayor Benet Beci, seeking a two-year prison sentence for violating equal treatment in public tenders. SPAK proposes converting the prison term to four years probation.
Original headline: SPAK jep pretencën për Benet Becin/ Kërkon dy vite burg, konvertohet në 4 vite shërbim prove