Albania formalises corruption charges against ex-deputy PM Balluku

Straits Times20 October 2026, 15:46 UTCAlbania

TIRANA, Oct 20 - Prosecutors in Albania have formalised corruption charges against former deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku, whose original indictment a year ago triggered rioting in Tirana.

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