Elections in Albania, low voter turnout, clashes at several centres

There have been delays in starting the voting process in some centres due to the failure of electronic identification equipment, while in others there are problems with the presentation of commissioners, mainly of the Democratic Party.

In 3 important municipalities such as the Elbasan of Kamza and Vora , not only the identification but also the vote and counting of votes, it was scheduled to be electronic. But it didn't go right. Electronic identification has had problems at about 500 polling stations.

There have been incidents at some polling stations. A clash occurred between a group of opposition supporters with those of the Socialist Party at the polling centre in Hospital, where the voting process was interrupted for 30 minutes. Another incident has been scored in Fushe Kruje. A voter has physically crashed with one of the commission members within the polling centre.

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14:40 “The SP with the CEC

Since the start of voting in the early hours of the morning at many polling stations, the system has not worked, causing the CEC to make a decision to follow-up with printed sheets.

14:09 “Intimating to voters”, Celibashi police appeal: Remove unauthorized persons to QV

CEC Chairman Ilirjan Celibashi has stressed the concern of unauthorised persons within some polling stations in the country. He has indicated to the media that the presence of these persons is considered by the CEC as an investigation of voters and has urged police to take steps. Anyone who does not leave, Celibashi stressed, will take on legal responsibility.

13:53 The CEC releases the figures, what is the percentage of voters by 1: 00 p.m.

23.20% is the participation of citizens in the local elections this Sunday until 1: 00 p.m., the figure in the country.

13:33 Header DP in Durres punchs SP municipal adviser

At a polling centre in the Durres Hospital, the leader of the Democratic Party of Durres, Dritan Burgija, citizens Peter and Ndec Peter, have punched the citizen Hekuran Markola, part of the Socialist Party's municipal council.

13:28 vote in Drinova prison, guard arrested, tried to put a guncap in the cell.

A police officer at the Drenoova prison has been caught with a pistol caricator, inserting it into prison facilities.

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The DP's two legal representatives, led by Sali Berisha, Ivi Kaso and Eric Kazizaj, have, according to them, denounced the administration's presence at polling stations.

13:20 Voton Bardh Spahija speaks of arresting officials: Political Incension

“Basca candidate We win” for the Shkodra municipality, Bardh Spahija, has voted in one of the polling stations.

13:15 Prison candidate Greece “eyes” from Himara, immigrants come back to vote

The polling process in Himarca for local elections in Albania is being followed closely by Greece after the arrest of the “Basca candidate we win” Freddy Beler, also a member of the Greek community.

13:13 Spahon impact, citizen: He dragged me while I was waiting for my turn to vote

Citizen claims he was dragged by MP Spaho, who had asked why he was in line.

12:47 Protests on Election Day in Albania, residents of this village boycott polls

The village of Grabova in the municipality of Gramschi has boycotted today's vote in protest of lack of investments mainly in infrastructure.

12:45 84 prisoners have voted in Albania so far

84 prisoners have voted so far in local elections currently held in Albania.

12:36 million euro investment was called a success in 2021, the mud system The CEC! Risk of election manipulation in Albania?

The electronic identification system of electors has not functioned properly in the local elections currently under way in Albania, though $3.4m has been invested in the equipment, which at 531 polling stations today are out of place, delaying the process and discouraging voters. This process, dubbed successful in the 2021 elections today, has brought back hundreds of voters waiting to express their will by vote.

12:18 CEC: Voter turnout 13.59% by 11:00

According to the Central Election Commission, 263 thousand (13.59%) citizens have voted throughout Albania until 11:00.

12:12 Physical clashes within the polling centre in Zvezda, including DP deputy

Refounding MP Edmond Spaho has been conflicted with a person within the polling centre in Ziesde. Spaho has forcibly pulled one of the people within the polling station.

11:58 Voton Beyko: The only right Democrat is me, the rest belong to the past

DP candidate for Tirana Roland Bejko has voted. Immediately after the process, he has called on citizens to vote, considering today's very important day.

11:56 Veliaj after the vote: Citizens who did not vote in the morning return once again

The SP candidate for Tirana municipality, Erion Veliaj, accompanied by his wife, has voted around 11:30 in his polling centre.

11:46 Elections in Albania, controversy breaks out in Fushje-Kruje and Durres, vote aborted

Several incidents have been marked in addition to technical problems at several polling stations in Albania. There has been a clash between a group of opposition supporters with those of the Socialist Party at the polling centre in Hospital and Fushe Kruje.

11:39Voton in Shkodra Luiz Hale: I'm doing my duty as a citizen

The winner of the Big Brother Vip Albania, Luiz Hale, voted in Shkodra.

11:30 Delays, O Chief SBE- ODIHR in Tirana: Situation, quiet! Report presented Monday

O Mission Chief The SEU, Andrei Glover in a statement to the media, said they would see the entire election process, while stressing that it has so far been an easy situation. She added O report The SEU for elections will be presented Monday.

11:19 Kruje Fushe/ Opposition Commissioner Ilir Hyka bails out of the polls

An incident has been registered in Fushje-Cruje at the 1302/1 polling centre.

Unidentified persons have joined the polling centre and have emerged by raping opposition commissioner Ilir Hyka.

11:11 Voton Meta and Chief Great: Big day for Albania, monism ends

Freedom Party leader Ilir Meta, accompanied by his wife Monica Kryegri, cast the vote in the ballot boxes today.

11:09 Voton Bennett Beci: Today is an important day for Shkodra

Socialist Party for Shkodra Together candidate Bennett Beci has voted today in the town of Shkodra.

10:58 Voton Edi Rama, accompanied by wife

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has voted in one of the polling stations in Surrel accompanied by his wife, Linda Rama.

10:53 Elections in Albania, what is voter turnout until 10:00 p.m.

By 10:00, turnout in Albania's local elections has been 8.08% or 158 thousand citizens have voted. The figures are published by the Central Election Commission.

10:44 Yuri Kim to the authorities: Obey Laws Justly and Equally

US Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim hopes all Albanian citizens will exercise their basic democratic right through the vote.

Ambassador Kim has called on authorities to enforce the rules and laws fairly and equally.

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Mayor Erion Jesse has described it as a shameful event in his opinion of how angry and desperate the opposing political side is. In response to opponents who say Jesse was buying votes, the mayor says he was drinking coffee with a friend.

10:34 Voton Jozefina Topalli and his family: Say “Stop” Emptying the country

Former Albanian Parliament Speaker Jozefina Topalli has voted in Shkodra along with her family. After the vote, Topalli has indicated there are many reasons why she votes today, while stressing 3, which according to her is the most important to bring about changes in the country.

10:30 Violence of Erion Jesse, coalition candidate “Basca we win” : I only intervened to separate

Coalition candidate Berisha-Meta for the League of Colony Ethem Lumani has reacted following SP candidate Erion Isa.

He says he has intervened only to ease blood and separate, but has not interfered with the quarrel.

10:20 Voton Alibeaj: Today is the day we share the past

Just a few minutes ago, the commanding chief of DP, Enkeleed Alibeaj has cast his vote. He said the DP's result would be very positive and directed with a message to all Democrats, free and honest Albanians, to exercise the right to vote calmly and cautiously to make a big break with the past.

10:11 V IDEO- From Armina to nieces, Sali Berisha votes with family

Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha has voted along with his family at the polling centre at the “Kosovo” school. He was presented at the polling centre accompanied by his wife, Lirim Berisha, his son Shkelzen Berisha and bride Armina Mevlani, along with his daughter and nieces.

10:06; Cher at the locals, the <x0/Basket candidate is prosecuted. Lefter Maliqi

Kucova police have prosecuted Prime Minister Lefter Maliqi's candidate for mayor from the Coalition “Besca we win”, and Mikel Hoxha, who is accused of insulting and threatening one person.

9:56 Elections/ Problem in Durres, candidate for municipal council breaks law

In Durres the election process is continuing with problems. In addition to gatherings outside the voting centres and problems with electronic identification equipment, the presence of people who are not allowed to stay has been noted.

9:49 Rifle with electronic voting, the CEC makes the decision: Line the process manual

At polling stations where no electronic device works, the process will be conducted manually.

9:43 Threatened Chairman of the Serial Administration, 54-year-old Under Investigation

A 54-year-old man who is suspected to have allegedly detained the chairman of the faction administrative unit has been put under investigation.

9:21 local elections, the CEC issues the figures: What is the turnout so far

The Central Election Commission reports that until now turnout in this election is 1.29%.

9:04 elections in Albania, State Police: No problem with polling stations

No problem has been found during the preservation of electoral objects and materials, as well as during the process of handing over polling stations to QV commissioners this morning, state police response reported.

9:02 Elections/ Voton President Begaj: These are citizens' votes.

Republika President Bajram Begaj, accompanied by his wife, has voted in the 9-year school at the 9-year school “Lucanje's Congress”.

9:00, no light, biometric identification problem! Low Voter Turnout

In Kukes County, the situation appears to be quiet in addition to problems with biometric identification equipment due to short power cuts

8:39 Elections/ Voton Belinda Klich: Tirana's fate is being decided today

Coalition candidate Bashka we win for Tirana Together Belinda Kallic has voted today at School “

8:20 Elections/ Fred Beler in prison, what is the situation in Himara?

The arrest of Backa candidate We win in Himara, Fred Beler, ahead of the elections brought sharp reactions between Greece and Albania. In the early hours of the opening of the vote, the situation there appears calm and people are beginning to vote.

8:05 delay and problems with identification equipment, no voting process has yet to begin

Electronic identification devices have shown problems in Lushnje and Kavaja where the voting process has not yet begun. There are also problems in other areas.

7:56 Elections/ Voton Balluk: I wish a quiet process, as Albania deserves

Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluk is also one of the first of the ranks of government to vote for the election of Tirana's new mayor.

7:54 Electronic voting, real data on citizens' participation applies today in three municipalities

In three local municipalities voting for local government bodies elections. will be performed electronically.

SP candidate Erion Jesse for the City Hall was violated yesterday's midnight in the village of Qinam by a coalition sympathies “Banka we win”, where the candidate of this Ethem Lumani force was present.