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The government’s proposed changes to the Criminal Procedure Code are currently being debated in parliament, though not with the support of the country’s prosecutors. The Prosecutor Association argues the draft will effectively sterilize the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) and leave the state ill-equipped to handle corruption. The debate over legal integrity coincides with a 125th day of protests against Prime Minister Edi Rama, whose resignation is being demanded by citizens labeling the administration a narco-state. Inside the Security Council, the intrigue deepens; MP Erald Kapri has alleged that the former intelligence head, Vlora Hyseni, was involved in the wiretapping of prosecutors. A scandal involving leaked intimate videos of public figures has reached the police station. Composer Adi Hila testified for several hours, explaining that cameras were installed in his home for security after a series of burglaries. Public reaction has focused on the distribution of the footage, with activists noting that the shame belongs to the leakers rather than the women filmed.

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The Albanian Prosecutor Association has come out against the government's draft law on the Criminal Procedure Code, warning that the proposed changes would weaken the fight against corruption and potentially 'sterilize' the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK). The changes are also being debated in the Albanian Parliament, with concerns raised about their impact on justice reform.

Reporter.al: Prosecutor Association Against Government Draft: Weakens Fight Against…

The Prosecutor Association opposes the government's draft law, arguing it will weaken the fight against corruption.

Reporter.al: Government Draft on Criminal Procedure Code Risks 'Sterilizing' SPAK

The government's draft for the Code of Criminal Procedure is criticized for potentially rendering SPAK ineffective.

BalkanWeb: Albanian Parliament Debates Changes to Criminal Procedure Code

A debate is underway in the Albanian Parliament regarding changes to the Criminal Procedure Code, with concerns raised about the reform's impact on justice.

Composer Adi Hila has testified to police regarding intimate videos of him with known artists that were published online, stating that security cameras were installed due to past burglaries. The scandal has led to known personalities being blackmailed with private footage, prompting public figure Iris Luarasi to urge women to report such incidents and denounce the distribution as violence.

Shqiptarja.com: Composer Adi Hila Testifies to Police Over Intimate Video Scandal

Composer Adi Hila testified to the police for several hours after intimate videos of him with known artists were published on social media, stating the cameras were installed for security reasons due to past burglaries in his area.

Shqiptarja.com: Intimate Video Scandal: Known Figures Blackmailed with Private Footage

A scandal involving the publication of sexual videos has led to known personalities being blackmailed with private footage, with no apparent reaction yet from the police or prosecution.

Shqiptarja.com: Luarasi on Intimate Videos: Shame is not for women; report it!

Reacting to the intimate videos of artists, Luarasi stated that the shame is not the women's and they should report it, questioning who filmed and published them, adding that their distribution is violence, not journalism.

During a Security Council meeting, MP Erald Kapri raised concerns about the arrest of the former head of the Albanian State Intelligence Service (SHISH) and alleged that Vlora Hyseni had wiretapped prosecutors. This comes as SHISH remains under scrutiny following Hyseni's suspension and house arrest in a graft probe.

Top Channel: Albanian Official Discusses Security Council Meeting Details

Kapri reveals details of what happened at the Security Council, questioning an arrest related to the head of SHISH and alleging wiretapping of prosecutors by Vlora Hyseni.

Anti-government protests in Albania have reached their 125th day, with citizens continuing to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and accusing the country of being a 'narco-state.'

BalkanWeb: 125th Day of Protests: Citizens Demand PM Rama's Removal, Labeling Albania a…

Protests in Albania have entered their 125th day, with citizens calling for Prime Minister Rama's resignation and accusing the country of being a narco-state.

Police in Fier have arrested a singer who is accused of stalking minors.

Top Channel: Stalking Minors: Singer Arrested in Fier

Police have arrested a singer from Fier accused of stalking minors.

The Vllaznia football club in Shkodër has announced a new chapter with the official presentation of Csaba Laszlo as their new coach.

BalkanWeb: Official: A New Chapter for Shkodër, Vllaznia Presents Csaba Laszlo

The football club Vllaznia in Shkodër has officially announced a new chapter with the presentation of Csaba Laszlo as their new coach.

Speaker of the Parliament Niko Peleshi met with the US Ambassador, highlighting the significant role of the Albanian Parliament in strengthening the strategic partnership between Albania and the USA.

Shqiptarja.com: Peleshi Meets US Ambassador, Highlights Parliament's Role in Albania-US…

Minister Peleshi met with the US Ambassador, emphasizing the Parliament's significant role in strengthening the strategic partnership between Albania and the USA.

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