Albanian Journalists Confront Systemic Delays in Public Information Requests

Albanian journalists are facing increasing challenges in accessing public information, with officials allegedly using delays to stifle investigative efforts. Reporters point to the health and culture ministries and the Municipality of Tirana as particularly opaque, often requiring formal complaints to the Commissioner for Information to elicit any response. Even when institutions reply, it is often too late for the information to be useful, leaving critical inquiries unanswered. Recent data from