Astrit Kalaja
Judge Astrit Kalaja was a member of the Tirana appeals court in Albania who was tragically shot and killed during a courtroom session by a man involved in a trial. His untimely death has raised concerns about courtroom safety and the judicial system in Albania, which has faced significant challenges and reforms in recent years.
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Astrit Kalaja was shot inside the Tirana courtroom where he oversaw a property dispute case.
Judge's killing exposes Albania's judicial crisis and public distrust
United States· 2025-10-12
Astrit Kalaja was a judge from Tirana, Albania, who was tragically killed in court while performing his duties.
Судиите на Основниот кривичен суд - Скопје со сочувство до судиите во Албанија
North Macedonia· 2025-10-08Judge Astrit Kalaja died en route to hospital after being shot dead in court.
Albanian judge shot dead in court by man on trial
United Kingdom· 2025-10-07
Astrit Kalaja was the judge who was shot and killed in the courtroom in Tirana, Albania.
Αλβανία: Πυροβόλησε και σκότωσε δικαστή μέσα στο Εφετείο
Greece· 2025-10-07Judge Astrit Kalaja was killed in a courtroom in Tirana.
Sudija ubijen u sudnici u Tirani
Montenegro· 2025-10-06
Judge Astrit Kalaja was shot inside the courtroom by a 30-year-old suspect.
Judge shot dead in Albania courtroom, gunman arrested after running away | News
Jamaica· 2025-10-06