Balluku Indicted as Probes Widen, Prosecutor Race Heats Up
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku is facing intensified scrutiny as investigations into her case have been extended by three months, with the Bureau of Investigation conducting searches in homes and offices. Balluku has been indicted in connection with the Llogara tunnel case, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing corruption probes.
Meanwhile, the competition for the General Prosecutor position has expanded with Rovena Zoto announcing her candidacy, joining Adnan Xholi in the race. In related judicial news, political figures Monika Kryemadhi and Ilir Meta have requested Prime Minister Edi Rama to testify in their legal proceedings. The Council of Europe has also weighed in on domestic policy, cautioning against territorial reform and opposing government scenarios that aim to centralize local power.
These developments unfold amidst continuing anti-government protests, now in their 61st day, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Rama. Separately, a tragic explosion claimed the lives of a mother and her two young children, prompting warnings about gas cylinder safety. The Ministry of Health has also initiated an administrative investigation into a patient's case in Durrës following multiple surgeries.