Top Channel controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Attack on Top Channel headquarters
On 27 March 2023, gunmen fired on the broadcaster's headquarters near Tirana, killing security guard Pal Kola. Press-freedom organizations condemned the attack and called for authorities to determine whether it was connected to Top Channel's journalism. The motive was not immediately established.
2013
Dispute over eviction from the Pyramid
After being evicted from the Pyramid of Tirana following a Supreme Court decision, Top Channel alleged that the action was politically motivated and maintained that it had a lease extending to 2025. The dispute reflected broader tensions between the broadcaster and political authorities.