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Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Anti-government protests have intensified in the country, with the 113th demonstration taking place in front of the Parliament, where tensions led to several citizens being detained by police. These ongoing demonstrations continue to demand the resignation of the administration, highlighting public discontent with the current government. In a significant new development, a high-profile case involving accusations of slander and millions of euros has surfaced, centering on Eni Agasi and businessman Ergys Agasi. Reports detail clashes with prominent public figures, including Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, and the recent arrest and remand into prison of Eni Agasi in connection with the disappearance of seized luxury wines from Ergys Agasi's villa. Further concerns about governance are raised by a report on persistent corruption within the Cadastre system, identified as a major vulnerability. Additionally, an investigation has revealed the changing methods and international reach of cannabis trafficking originating from the country, extending to global markets.

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Anti-government protests continue, with the 113th demonstration held in front of the Parliament. Tensions escalated during the protest, leading to the detention of several citizens by police as demonstrators demand the administration's resignation.

BalkanWeb: Protest Against Government Continues; 113th Protest Held; Citizens Demand…

Protests against the government continue with the 113th demonstration, as citizens demand the resignation of the administration.

Reporter.al: Protest in Front of Parliament Amid Tensions, Police Detain Several Citizens

A protest held in front of the Albanian Parliament was marked by tensions, leading to the detention of several citizens by the police.

A major scandal involves accusations of slander with millions of euros against Eni Agasi, cousin of businessman Ergys Agasi, who was also under investigation. The case details clashes with public figures, including Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. Eni Agasi has been remanded into prison following his arrest, suspected of the disappearance of 950,000 euros worth of expensive wines seized from Ergys Agasi's villa, with the case now transferred to SPAK.

BalkanWeb: "Eni Agasi's accusations of slander with millions of euros" - Klodiana Lala…

Klodiana Lala reports that Eni Agasi is accused of slander involving millions of euros and that Ergys Agasi was under investigation, detailing clashes with public figures Balluku and Rama.

BalkanWeb: 950 thousand euros of expensive wines disappear from Ergys Agasi's villa, his…

The Tirana Court has communicated the security measure of “prison arrest” to Eno Agasi, the cousin of businessman Ergys Agasi, suspected of the disappearance of a collection of about 600 bottles of expensive wine, seized during SPAK checks at his relative's luxury villa. Eno Agasi is suspected of “theft” and “obstruction of the discovery of the truth”.

BalkanWeb: Eno Agasi was sent to prison after removing 950 thousand euros of wine from…

The court has remanded Ergys Agas' cousin, Eno Agas, in prison. Eno Agasi is accused of removing wines worth 950 thousand euros from his cousin's villa.

A report highlights the persistent issue of corruption within the country's Cadastre system, identifying it as a major vulnerability and an 'Achilles' Heel'.

Reporter.al: Corruption Remains Achilles' Heel in Cadastre

This article addresses the persistent issue of corruption within Albania's Cadastre system, highlighting it as a major vulnerability.

An investigation reveals the evolving methods and international reach of cannabis trafficking originating from the country, tracing its path from local roots to global markets, including Canada.

Reporter.al: From Lazarat to Canada: How Cannabis Trafficking is Changing in Albania

An investigation into the evolving methods and international reach of cannabis trafficking originating from Albania, tracing its path from local roots to global markets like Canada.

A secret report from 1990 concerning former head of state Ramiz Alia details religious activities and the presence of crosses in Himara and Dhërmi, with tourists suspected of being Greek agents.

Shqiptarja.com: Secret Report on Ramiz Alia in 1990: Religious Rites and Crosses in Himara and…

A secret report from 1990 concerning Ramiz Alia details religious activities and crosses in Himara and Dhërmi, with tourists being suspected of being Greek agents.

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