Florjan Binaj spoke about the possibility of becoming more directly involved in politics and his civic engagement during an interview given to Euronews Albania this Saturday.

Asked whether he could run as an independent candidate for mayor of Tirana or, in another scenario, become part of a united opposition front, the actor and activist replied briefly: “Yes.”

Following this response, the journalist sought to learn what reasons had led Binaj to consider such a candidacy.

He explained that this was a responsibility that anyone who believes they can help improve society should take on.

“That’s where my thinking leads me: I believe this is the right thing to do, not just for me, but for anyone who can make a contribution to society,” Binaj said.

According to him, change cannot be achieved solely through social media or virtual support, but requires involvement and concrete action.

“Anyone who thinks that ‘enough is enough,’ anyone who thinks that this city can be improved, like any city, and that it can be improved not through the algorithm, not through likes, not through comments such as ‘Bravo, boss, you’re a star, you’re so handsome, boss,’ and posts, but through how much we will take on and how much we will post,” the actor declared.

However, it is still unclear whether Florjan Binaj will enter the race as an independent candidate or join a broader opposition coalition.

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As part of the Community Fund Program, Tirana Municipality has granted three permits for the installation of elevators, as well as seven permits for the installation of external thermal insulation systems.

After regaining its powers, Mayor Erion Veliaj called for the creation of a task force to inspect the materials used in external thermal insulation systems.

The main focus will be on certifying their fire resistance.

For buildings benefiting from the Community Fund Program, the use of certified materials for external thermal insulation systems and compliance with fire safety standards are mandatory requirements.

The program finances 50% of the assessed cost of work such as elevator installation, roof terrace insulation and the installation of external thermal insulation systems.

Meanwhile, for pensioners and families receiving economic assistance, the Municipality covers the entire cost of the work, or 100%.

Tirana Municipality is calling on residents of apartment buildings seeking façade renovation, roof terrace insulation or elevator installation to submit applications to the Community Fund Program.

The Community Fund Program is one of the initiatives undertaken by Mayor Erion Veliaj to help residents improve conditions in apartment buildings and shared spaces.

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Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, who is under arrest, continues to hold the municipal institution hostage. After dismissing the acting head of the municipality, Anuela Ristani, Veliaj has made another move to keep the municipality “in his hands.”

CNA has learned that, from his prison cell in Durrës, Erion Veliaj has caused another scandal by blocking the salaries of Tirana Municipality employees.

The salaries were supposed to be signed today by Ristani, who no longer has the authority to do so, as she was dismissed by Erion Veliaj on August 28.

Municipality employees are at risk of being left without their salaries.

Since his arrest, Erion Veliaj has held the Tirana Municipality hostage by refusing to resign as mayor. Veliaj is seeking to use the Tirana Municipality to secure his release from the cell where he has been held since February 10, 2025, on five serious criminal charges./Source: CNA.al

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The Democratic Party has denounced another case which, it says, demonstrates the unfair treatment of citizens by Tirana Municipality during procedures to collect tax liabilities.

Genta Vangjeli, the Democratic Party’s anti-corruption spokesperson, said the case was reported by Lush Vukaj and that the complaint was accompanied by documentation.

In her statement, Vangjeli said that Tirana Municipality had issued an enforcement order this year against the bank account of citizen Gentian Lush Vukaj.

The measure was intended to settle tax liabilities, including outstanding obligations and late-payment interest.

According to the citizen’s claim, he had paid the liability in full, in the amount requested by Tirana Municipality.

However, even after the payment had been made, the same amount was taken by blocking and executing the funds in his bank account, resulting in the same liability being paid twice.

After discovering what had happened, the citizen went to a commercial bank. The bank advised him to seek a solution by following the procedures at Tirana Municipality.

He said that he had gone to the institution several times, but the problem had not been resolved. According to him, during his contacts with the administration, he also encountered a lack of professionalism and arrogant behavior.

The Democratic Party considers that this case raises serious questions both about the administration of liability-collection procedures and about respect for citizens’ rights.

For this reason, the Democratic Party called on Tirana Municipality to immediately begin an investigation, identify any administrative responsibility that may have caused the situation, and fully clarify the matter.

If the citizen’s claims are confirmed, according to the Democrats, the amount withheld unlawfully must be reimbursed without delay, in cooperation with the relevant banking institution.

The Democratic Party also called on the responsible institutions to take measures to prevent similar cases from happening again.

Genta Vangjeli stressed that Tirana Municipality must serve citizens and ensure respect for their rights. She added that banks have an obligation to guarantee legal certainty for every action affecting their clients’ property, while the rule of law begins with protecting citizens’ most fundamental rights.

Until the statement was published, Tirana Municipality had issued no official response to the allegations raised by the Democratic Party.

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Today, the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) carried out inspections and seizures at the premises of Tirana Municipality.

The inspections were conducted by order of SPAK, while various documents and materials were seized.

According to News24, investigators took documentation related to all official trips of Mayor Erion Veliaj, and also seized documents concerning per diem allowances.

It is learned that the inspections and seizures at Tirana Municipality were carried out within the framework of investigations into the Veliaj 2 file.

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Today, the Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) conducted searches and carried out seizures at the premises of Tirana Municipality, News24 reports.

The searches were carried out by order of SPAK, while various documents and materials were seized.

So far, there are no details regarding the seizures, as the operation is ongoing and new details are expected to emerge.

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The court’s reasoning emphasizes that both the order for Dokushi’s dismissal from civil service and the one for stopping his payment have been declared absolutely invalid. According to the judging panel, these documents are treated legally as if they had never existed.

The decision clarifies that the acts in question have produced no legal consequences and cannot gain force or be repaired retroactively by the authority that issued them.

With this definitive determination of absolute invalidity, Dokushi regains the right to return to duty without any effective interruption, as the court decision denies any legal effect of the acts from the moment they were issued.

With Mayor Veliaj’s signature, the process now moves to the phase of practical administrative implementation, paving the way for Dokushi’s full reappointment to the previous function.

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