Vasil Bollano

[2] In 2007, Bollano asserted that the Greek community of Albania deserved the same rights as the Albanians in Kosovo.

[3] On April 21, 2009 he was sentenced to six months in prison and a 3800 euro fine, for removing road signs in the municipality.

[6] In December 2009, after investigation of Vlora department of prosecutions, he was indicted for abuse of power and falsification of official documents after issuing illegal building permits along the Albanian southern coast.

[7] On May 24, 2010, a bomb exploded on Bollano's apartment, causing damage to his house and nearby parked cars.

[10] Although Bollano lost the elections, his coalition secured the greatest number of seats in the municipal council.