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Albanian Deputy PM Investigated for Tender Violations

11/1/2025

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Belinda Balluku, Albania's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, is under investigation by SPAK for alleged public tender violations.
The accusations stem from the 2020 procurement process for the Llogara tunnel and the Orikum-Himara road.
Balluku was notified of the charges on October 31 and appeared at SPAK.
Prime Minister Edi Rama declined to comment, reiterating the presumption of innocence.

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Belinda Balluku, Albania's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, is under investigation by SPAK for alleged public tender violations.
The accusations stem from the 2020 procurement process for the Llogara tunnel and the Orikum-Himara road.
Balluku was notified of the charges on October 31 and appeared at SPAK.
Prime Minister Edi Rama declined to comment, reiterating the presumption of innocence.