Veliaj's appeal to the "Constitutional Court"/ The judge who will review the case is appointed

The Constitutional Court has selected Judge Sonila Bejtjan as the rapporteur for the review of Erion Veliaj's appeal for his dismissal from office.

In his appeal, Veliaj considers his dismissal illegal and contrary to the Constitution.

We recall that Veliaj was dismissed on September 25 by decision of the Council of Ministers.

Full decision

Prime Minister Edi Rama, decision to dismiss the Mayor of Tirana, Mr. Erion Veliaj.

In accordance with Article 100 of the Constitution and letter 'c' of Article 62 of Law No. 139/2015, 'On Local Self-Government', as amended, upon the proposal of the Minister of State for Local Government, the Council of Ministers

DECIDED:

Mr. Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana Municipality, is dismissed from this position, upon the proposal of the Tirana Municipal Council, approved by decision no. 69, dated 23.9.2025.

This decision enters into force upon publication in the 'Official Gazette./ CNA

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Press of the day, September 29, 2025

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Murder of Italian businessman/ Berisha: After a crime more uglier than crime

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"We only want the road"/ Residents of six villages of the Vlora River in protest

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The 42 days of shame of Erion Veliaj and Mero Baze / They continue to publicly deceive Albanians

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DASH report on the business climate in Albania: Government corruption hinders investments

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Rama calls on the elderly: Get vaccinated

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