Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has reportedly been transferred from Durrës prison to Fier, a move that has fueled speculation about a possible political vendetta by Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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The transfer comes amid growing political tensions in Albania, including student protests demanding political accountability. The timing has raised questions, particularly after a public message praising Serbian students and their electoral success against the political forces led by Aleksandar Vučić was interpreted by some as an indirect criticism of Rama.
No official explanation for Veliaj’s transfer has been provided in the information available for this report, and no verified evidence establishes that the move was ordered as political retaliation.
The relocation could also complicate access for authorized visitors and officials travelling from Tirana, given that Durrës is closer to the capital than Fier.
For critics of the government, the timing invites questions about whether political considerations played a role. However, without an official explanation or supporting evidence, the claim of a vendetta remains an allegation rather than an established fact.
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