US EditionCorruption charges spark protests against Albanian government
Prosecutors allege misuse of state funds in infrastructure projects and have requested immunity removal to arrest Deputy PM Belinda Balluku amid violent protests.
- On Dec 22, protesters in Tirana hurled petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama's office, demanding the government's resignation after Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's indictment.
- The Special Prosecution Office this week asked parliament to lift Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's immunity, alleging she steered state funds to favour companies in infrastructure projects.
- Police in riot gear protected the building but did not push back protesters during petrol-bombing; Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku called accusations in parliament last month 'mudslinging, insinuations, half-truths and lies' and pledged full cooperation.
- It is unclear when parliament, where Rama's ruling party holds a majority, will vote on the immunity request, while Balluku's Ministry of Infrastructure oversees hundreds of millions of euros in projects.
- In recent weeks, tensions have risen after accusations against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, while the Special Prosecution Office's request to lift her immunity puts parliament under pressure amid protests.
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Protesters in Tirana threw up months of fire in the building where Albanian Prime Minister Eddie Rama's office is located, asking the government to resign after the prosecutors charged Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Ballluku with alleged...
Corruption charges spark protests against Albanian government
Protesters in Tirana hurled petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama's office on Monday, demanding the government's resignation after prosecutors indicted the deputy prime minister for alleged corruption.
A Molotov cocktail attack was reported on a building housing Edi Rama's office, the deputy prime minister is accused of corruption
Rising Flames of Dissent: Corruption Scandal Sparks Outrage in Albania
Albania faces mounting political unrest as accusations of corruption against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku lead to public outcry and violent protests. Protesters demand the government's resignation after allegations of misusing state funds in major infrastructure projects. The Special Prosecution Office seeks to lift Balluku's immunity for arrest.
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