Aerial view of the villas built in the village of Kllobukar, in Novobërdë. Photo: BIRN

Kosovo Prosecution Probes Illegal Construction in Mountain Resort After ‘Kallxo Përnime’ Report

The Gjilan Basic Prosecution started investigating the illegal construction of villas in the municipality of Novobërdë after an investigation by 'Kallxo Përnime'.

Eastern Kosovo Town’s Mountain Resort Becomes Hotspot for Illegal Construction

A months-long investigation by KALLXO.com revealed how Novobërda municipality became a site of mass illegal construction, where hundreds of villas were built without permits. The investigation uncovers possible financial misconduct involving public officials, unlawful municipal decisions, and inaction by key institutions.

Illustration: Jete Dobranja for Prishtina Insight.

Alleged Off-the-book Payments and Conflict of Interest at Kosovo’s Agriculture Ministry

A Kallxo.com investigation revealed that Ministry of Agriculture officials in Kosovo made undocumented cash payments to a private company for the decoration of a traditional dinner event. Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister arranged for several official dinners to be held at his brother’s restaurant.

Police conduct raid at Ministry of Agriculture over suspected procurement irregularities on May 27, 2025. Photo: BIRN

Prosecution Raids Ministry of Agriculture Following BIRN’s Investigation of Dubious Animal By-Product Processing Factory

Police and prosecutors raided Kosovo’s Ministry of Agriculture and three other locations on Tuesday following a BIRN investigation on the construction of an animal by-product processing facility.

Doloreza Musabelliu, prosecutor at Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Structure, SPAK. Photo: BIRN

Albanian Prosecutor Reveals Money Laundering Networks and Criminal Methods

Criminal organisations in Albania launder millions through the construction sector, cryptocurrency markets, and international networks, warns Doloreza Musabelliu, a prosecutor at Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Structure, SPAK.