The PD have won in the Municipality of Klos with 3738 votes. British Ambassador Duncan Norman attended the counting in Vlora today. The PS lost almost 1000 votes in Memaliaj. “The entire local government were involved, officials from the municipalities have distributed money, we have fought an unequal war but we have won it,” added Mark Marku. He said that they struggle to identify with PS as well, but it’s easier for them to keep voting for PS instead of placing trust in a new party they don’t think represents them either. The area is also known as Northern Epirus.Consequently, the Greeks hailing specifically from South . What remains to be seen is if the Socialists will receive the same percentage or a higher one than the opposition parties, and will be able to form a government on their own, or whether the two main opposition parties will have more votes.”. Voting has been temporarily suspended in Kamza with the consensus of the parties. Stay up-to-date with who is ahead in the polls in each country and on what Europe thinks and why. PD Candidate Dashamir Shehi got 355 votes. The polls closed at 7pm last night and the first exit polls suggested a possible win for the opposition parties. The process on election day was mostly transparent and smooth. “After several attempts and the arrival of the independent candidate Boiken Abazi at the ballot counting center, they allowed only three of observers from the list we have had presented but did not allow two other observers because we had requested their replacement as they were infected with COVID-19. The SPD was polling at 23% while the . This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries such as Albania, and the major development issues they face. She stated that the PD’s votes increased by 30% or 1200 votes in that region while the PS lost 200 votes based on figures from the previous election. With about half of the votes having been counted so far, the number of invalid votes is already almost double the total invalid votes in the 2017 general elections. A local coalition of election observers, KRIIK has noted bias from the police towards the opposition and independent candidates. She told Euronews: “With respect to US designations we are very clear, we have been consistent and there is no change in our position.”. 6,652,105 voters were eligible to vote, an increase of 14,000 voters when compared to the constitutional referendum held a few months before. It didn't work in 167 of the country's 5,199 polling stations. Albania is among the latest countries to join Anadolu 21 military drills, after Turkey, Azerbaijan, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. The OSCE PA . My friend told me she's had to convince people that I'm not French. Edi Rama, the Socialist Party chief and Prime Minister, is seeking a third mandate running the government. In Durres a dispute has arisen over a number of reported discrepancies in the voting center. Kreshnik Merxhani, an independent candidate for Gjirokaster and supported by Vetevendosje denounced the counting process in the region. Antuela Malaj from KRIIK stated in a press conference: “Blocking the voting of citizens with COVID and those quarantined by Greece and Northern Macedonia violates the right to vote and can not be justified by the arguments of the technical committee.”. By 11 am, a high turnout of voters had been recorded, as much as 4% higher than at the same hour in the last elections in 2017. He added that the process must continue without interruption as citizens are waiting for the vote. The results as of 16:00 show the gap between PS and PD is closing as more votes come in. Examines the Albanian populations of Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, and Albania. The Democratic Party has emerged as the winner with 24,071 votes, equivalent to 62.27% of all votes. Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) has moved ahead of Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the polls for the first time in fifteen years. It’s likely the PSD could have an important role in forming the new government. Mr Meta said the political situation in Albania would not allow for fair elections, scheduled for 30 June. With Doshi as chairman, Rama said he would not collaborate due to pressure from the US Embassy regarding the former’s barring from entering the country. Independent candidate for Tirana, Boiken Abazi, supported by Vetevendosje has published photo’s showing alleged vote tampering. PSD have said they are open to coalition with the PS but not the PD. 3. Small disagreements during the process are normal and parties should overcome them, she said. Albania's president Ilir Meta claimed billionaire George Soros was behind a 'conspiracy' to seize control of the state using local elections at the weekend. 2. Tom Doshi, Chairman of PSD said he hopes to get 4 mandates. “We expect the new Albanian parliament and government to continue pursuing the country’s reform agenda with determination, particularly on the rule of law,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi said in a statement. Found inside – Page 127Prime Minister Bufi declared during a live television broadcast that Albania ... Nevertheless, the restyled Communists hoped the upcoming elections would ... [37] [38] On 30 August, a coalition of the SDSM-aligned parties, BDI , and the Democratic Party of Albanians was approved by the parliament in a 62 . Jorida Tabaku from the PD said the opposition coalition is leading the race in Unit 2 in Tirana. TIRANA, Albania — Albania's prime minister said Sunday his country will temporarily shelter hundreds of Afghans who worked with the Western peacekeeping military forces and are now threatened . Polling stations will be staffed with 36,393 poll workers. The CEC worked with transparence and was trusted by all sides. Bosniak minority has been targeted in series of attacks after election ends in a new majority dominated by nationalists. A member of the Albanian army secures the Spanish embassy ahead of the general elections in Tirana, Saturday, April 24, 2021. This is a second win for the PD in the Kukes region, including the Municipality of Has. The 2020 amendments also introduced new provisions for security in voting centres and a gender quota of 30 percent for candidate lists. The PS got 3702 votes and LSI got 171 votes. Found inside – Page 24First and foremost , Albania is preparing for parliamentary elections in May or June ... stability and the well being of the people who live there . Chairman of the Albanian Vetevendosje branch and candidate for deputy in Tirana Boiken Abazi wrote on Facebook that many votes given to him are being passed to the PS. The head of CEC Ilirjan Celibashi has refuted PD leader Lulzim Basha’s claim that the counting has started with ballot boxes from PS strongholds in order to give the impression of a Socialist victory. By 8am, 1322 of 5199 ballot boxes had been counted. Albania holds parliamentary elections on Sunday amid the virus . Conflict erupts in Rrogozhina, over possible vote-counting issues. As of 23:00 PM, the electoral districts that have completely wrapped up their counting process are Kukes, Diber, Shkoder, Lezha, Fier, Berat, Gjirokastra, Korca. He added he would only form a coalition with the PS, and never the PD. The Central Election Commission has said the final results will be formally announced later Tuesday. The app shows an in-detail report of ballot counting for each district, through numbers and percentages. June 9, 2019. Albanian police and media reports say a shooting outside the capital that reportedly was linked to political party activists before a . More highlights from the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission: Recent changes to the legal framework provided additional safeguards and were based on a broad political consensus. PD candidate Jorida Tabaku gave a statement to the media following the results of voting in Unit 10 in Tirana. Albania's parliament said Monday May 31, 2021, they will hold an extraordinary session on June 9 to debate and vote on the possible impeachment of the country's president Meta for allegedly . Albania's constitution provides for the freedom of religion, which gives every citizen the right to practice a religion of their choice. Vote % Electoral system of Albania. TIRANA, Albania -- Albania’s left-wing Socialist Party has secured its third consecutive mandate in a parliamentary election, winning nearly one in two votes and enough seats in parliament to govern alone, electoral authorities said on Tuesday. Acting leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) Enver Hoxhaj said that Kurti is more interested in his fellow party members in Albania than the fate of his fellow citizens in Kosovo who continue to suffer COVID-19 effects. PSD has said it’s ready to form a government with the PS, but never the PD. In 2005 and 2011, voting continued for week. He said he will continue to be a leader of the PSD. Celibashi said this was categorically not true. Celibashi stated that political interference is causing slowing down or stopping of votes. Follow Llazar Semini at https://twitter.com/lsemini, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. This is violating the law,” said Shehu. Shooting in Albania leaves 1 dead, 4 injured before election. So far I have seen cooperation “, she said. She said this is the first time in 12 years and they are almost 400 votes ahead with a 40% increase in each ballot box. LSI has gained one seat from the PS in Durres, according to the latest update. Preliminary results on Monday show the ruling Socialist Party ahead in Albania's parliamentary election. The Socialist Party has come first Cërrik with 3,200 votes more than in 2017. LSI received 513 votes. In the parliamentary elections in Albania on Sunday, high voter activity, 20% of citizens voted in the first 4 hours, the Central Election Commission of the country reported. He said these “schemes” must end and they must continue working. Found inside – Page 18In those elections , Berisha's party “ won ” 87 percent of the seats ... prosecutors in the southern region where most Greeks live not only have been purged ... Found inside – Page 9Albania has made progress in its democratic development since first holding multiparty elections in 1991, but deficiencies remain. Afrim Krasniqi, the director of the Albanian Institute for Political Studies told Politico: “The question is not if the Socialist Party comes first, they have been the first-placed party since 1996. The north of Albania is predominantly PD and the central and south regions PS. The vote-counting process is complete in Polican and the PS have 65.97% of the vote. “. To this end he legalized some investment in Albania by foreign firms and expanded . 1h. Mexico President Suffers Setback in Legislative Election. Albanian Election Live Blog: The Results as They Come In. “Just like they did in Tirana, and in the Gjirokastra region the phenomenon is the same,” he said. The difference between the PS and the PD+ LSI is 2.81%. Ethnicity is a delicate issue in Albania, and one that is debated. Both PD and PS have received more votes while LSI have received less when compared with 2017. 06:00- Parliamentary Elections take place today in Albania. But higher than usual voter turnout in the capital of Tirana is expected to be crucial in determining who will form the new parliamentary majority. there are more votes than registered voters. Analyst and writer Fatos Lubonja said that “regimes do not change through a free vote, they fall when they are consumed and lose American support. Albania's ruling Socialist Party (PS) is on course to win almost half of the votes cast in Sunday's election according to the first preliminary results released by the state election commission on . Albania has previously expressed its desire to join the EU. Analyst Fatos Lubonja spoke to Exit and explained why so many appear to be voting for PS. The main issue was voters’ electronic identification, which was applied for the first time in the country. Exit Explains: Wildfires, Prevention, Propaganda, and the Use of Helicopters in Albania, Prime Minister Rama Confirms Albania Will Accept Afghan Refugees, Wildfires Continue to Sweep Albania as Situation Grows Critical in the North. Tensions are running high in Unit 7 of Tirana. Found inside – Page 24First and foremost , Albania is preparing for parliamentary elections in May or June ... stability and the well being of the people who live there . The polls closed at 7pm last night and the first exit polls suggested a possible win for the opposition parties. International observers hailed the e-voting technology but also mentioned allegations of vote buying and the death of a political supporter in a shooting before the election. Publisher Description Five Albanian Women, 14 Chidren To Be Repatriated From Syrian Camp Albania is repatriating five Albanian women and 14 children from Syria's troubled Al Hol camp who were related to Albanians who joined Islamist extremist groups fighting in Syria and Iraq, the country's prime minister said Saturday. POLITICO Poll of Polls — Italian polls, trends and election news for Italy. The Greeks of Albania are ethnic Greeks who live in or originate from areas within modern Albania.They are mostly concentrated in the south of the country, in the areas of the northern part of the historical region of Epirus, in parts of Vlorë County, Gjirokastër, Korçë and Berat County. A member of the Albanian army secures the Spanish embassy ahead of the general elections in Tirana, Saturday, April 24, 2021. Out of 5199 voting centers, votes of 3318 them have been counted. LIVE: Albanian General Elections 2017 Stay tuned for all the latest developments, election results and reactions as Albania goes to the polls to elect a new government.-The Socialist Party, run by the Prime Minister, Edi Rama, is asking voters for a second mandate to govern the country. Officials in Albania said on Wednesday one person had died of smoke inhalation outside the southern city of Gjirokaster, where wildfires caused hundreds of residents to flee. Secondly through vote buying and pressuring, and lastly, due to the working class not being able to identify with PD. In Gjirokaster, PS has secured 54.92%, PD 28.6711%, and LSI 13.51% of votes. They also condemned the effective banning of some 25,000 COVID-19 patients and up to 600,000 emigrants living in Greece and North Macedonia from voting, due to a sudden mandatory 2-week quarantine order. Found inside – Page 174Zivkovic said he believed that many Albanians in Kosovo wish to live ... of Albanians to partake in state affairs and said he expected that elections will ... “What I think is important now is that we allow all the men and women behind me to do their jobs and to give them space and time they need to do that,” he said. The leak of personal data of more than 900k may be considered a serious violation of privacy to the benefit of political parties. His resignation from the position of chairman and subsequently any mandate in parliament was announced shortly after the polls closed yesterday. His main rival, the Democratic Party’s, Lulzim Basha, seeks a first mandate after eight years in opposition. Chairman of the CEC Ilirjan Celibashi said they will review the resignation of Tom Doshi from the PSD. Rama said he received congratulatory phone calls from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi di Maio and neighboring North Macedonia's Prime Minister Zoran Zaev. [9] Albanian is co-official at a state level (excluding defense, central police and monetary policy) and in local self-government units where speakers of the population are 20% or more. Albanian voters have started casting ballots in parliamentary elections . Voter turnout was 3597. That's as many seats as they won in the previous election. 42.5% of the votes show a PS lead of almost 10 percentage points on the PD. Albania Nora Muci - 04/07/2021. 4 “I believe the truth will be revealed and the punishment will be severe,” he wrote on Facebook. Similar claims have been made about the process in the Tepelena counting centre. Ted Sarandos - chief content officer for Netflix. With just over 35% of the votes in so far, PS look set to take 77 mandates in parliament, followed by 55 for the PD, 6 for LSI, and 2 for PSD. Albania's president has accused the U.S. ambassador of intervening in the small European country's internal affairs by supporting its prime minister in an upcoming parliamentary election. The fine is 25 euros. The pictured ballot shows one X next to his name and another for the Socialist Party above. Albanian army joins Anadolu 21 military drills, Kosovo participating as an observer. US Ambassador Yuri Kim reacted to the resignation of PSD leader Tom Doshi from his potential parliamentary mandate. “At the same time, the counting process has continued without the presence of Boiken Abazi’s observers,” he added. Tom Doshi, the ex-Chairman of the PSD said he is ready to form a coalition with the PS but would never form one with the PD. So far, election day has been relatively peaceful with no significant disturbances reported. Found inside – Page 454... their elected representatives . The Republic of Albania recognizes and protects the national rights of people who live outside the country's borders . Counting will then continue for the candidates — it was the first time Albanian voters selected individual candidates in addition to political parties. TIRANA, ALBANIA -- An exit poll for Albania's parliamentary election on Sunday suggests that the ruling Socialist Party is in a tight race with the opposition Democratic Party. He wrote: “One of the ways they are stealing and distorting the vote is as follows: When the citizen has placed an X below 13 on the ballot paper next to my name, on the same ballot paper they place another X on one of the PS candidates declaring the paper invalid or giving the vote to PS. The media is influenced by owners’ interests. The report also noted that police appear to have acted selectively by fining opposition candidates or independent candidates for violating the rules against the spread of COVID-19. Different exit polls have the ruling Socialist Party and the main opposition Democratic Party vying for most seats in parliament. Elections in Albania have been mired by violence. He added that the reason for the PS securing three mandates in Dibra is likely related to what happened in 2017 with the Albanian Electiongate vote-buying scandal. Voters in Albania head to . 85.5% of votes have been counted in Dibra. 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