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Friday, September 11, 2026
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Anti-government protests have intensified across the country, with one prominent headline suggesting a call for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing demonstrations, which have been active for over 100 days. Further complicating the situation for authorities, a court has ruled that the arrests of 14 protesters near the Prime Ministry were illegal.
Meanwhile, the Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) continues its investigation into former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku, uncovering a second alleged villa. Environmental activists are also pushing for legislative changes, urging Parliament to repeal modifications to the law on protected natural areas. Additionally, concerns over digital censorship have arisen after Meta platforms closed several media pages and activist accounts, though Meta later admitted to some mistaken closures.
In other domestic news, the ongoing wildfire season has exposed systemic weaknesses within the state, as thousands of hectares continue to burn. Separately, a court in Vlora has officially declared Elvis Troqa missing, eight years after his disappearance.
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The Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has revealed the existence of a second villa belonging to former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku amidst continuing corruption allegations. Reports from BIRN detail how Balluku allegedly concealed this second property in Palasë, having spent hundreds of thousands of euros on luxury furnishings. Balluku was dismissed from her ministerial roles in February 2026, and…
Reporter.al:
Corruption Allegations: SPAK Uncovers Balluku's Second Villa
The Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has uncovered a second villa belonging to Balluku amidst corruption allegations.
BalkanWeb:
Corruption Allegation: How Balluku Hid a Second Property in Palasë!
BIRN reports that former Minister Balluku allegedly concealed a second property in Palasë, spending hundreds of thousands of euros on luxury furnishings.
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The ongoing wildfire season has highlighted significant systemic weaknesses within the state's response mechanisms, as thousands of hectares of land have been consumed by fires.
Reporter.al:
Thousands of Hectares Burned: Wildfire Season Highlights State Systemic…
The ongoing wildfire season has revealed significant systemic weaknesses within the state, as thousands of hectares have been burned.
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Environmental activists have formally called on the Parliament to revoke recent amendments made to the law concerning protected natural areas, aiming to safeguard the country's natural heritage.
Reporter.al:
Environmentalists Urge Parliament to Repeal Changes to Protected Areas Law
Environmental activists have called on the Parliament to revoke recent changes made to the law concerning protected natural areas.
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In an exclusive interview, former President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi asserted that Dick Marty's accusations were unfounded. Thaçi stated that Serbia initiated the war, with Kosovo defending itself from annihilation. Thaçi resigned as President of Kosovo in 2020 and is currently facing war crimes charges in The Hague.
Top Channel:
'Dick Marty's accusations led nowhere' / Hashim Thaçi exclusive interview for…
In an exclusive interview, Hashim Thaçi stated that Dick Marty's accusations were unfounded and asserted that Serbia initiated the war, while Kosovo defended itself from annihilation.
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