Erblin Vukaj
“Comment is free, but facts are sacred.” — C. P. Scott, 1921.
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Selected Work
Tourism through pipes: Hydropower plants threaten the Cem River
The Cem valley faces two paths of development: hydropower and a local economy tied to tourism. Residents and activists describe the effects of diverting the water, while the road and electricity supply remain unresolved problems.
Crime money climbed into the towers and descended to the coast
From apartments in Tirana to villas in Palasë and land in Nartë, four SPAK cases reveal suspicions of money laundering through real estate. The seizures are preventive measures and do not constitute findings of guilt.
The Albanian “Odyssey” of public information
From the Bread & Heart festival to permits in Zvërnec, Citizens.al’s requests pass through referrals and complaints without yielding the complete documents. The article examines the gap between administrative procedure and genuine transparency.
Dossiers
Public assets & urban development
From the Investment Corporation’s procedures to the National Library agreement, commentary on public assets and the Zyber Hallulli property dispute.
Coast & protected areas
Sazan’s historical context, the proposed development and company ownership records, followed by the separate Blue Borgo case at Rrjoll.
Alps & hydropower
Tourism claims, a travel journal from Theth and reporting from the Cem valley examine the choices facing mountain communities.
About Erblin
I am an Albanian journalist and editor working on public accountability, corruption and the environment.
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Reporting, analysis and historical writing from 2010 onwards.