An Albanian court has decided to keep the capital's mayor in custody while he is investigated for corruption involving public funds.

The mayor of Albania's capital, Erion Veliaj, a key figure in the ruling Socialist Party, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of corruption and money-laundering. Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj inspects ...

An Albanian court on Monday ordered the capital's mayor into custody and accused him and others of millions of dollars worth ...

Erion Veliaj’s arrest for alleged corruption, alongside his wife, has enraged the ruling Socialist Party – and could undermine its chances in the May elections. BIRN looks at the charges and ...

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