Sali Berisha, the leader of the Democratic Party - Albania's main opposition party, called on Tuesday for his supporters to protest after he refused to recognise the results of Sunday's parliamentary elections.

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Preliminary results in Albania’s parliamentary election on Monday showed the ruling Socialist Party ahead, with voters supporting the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term.

Albania's ruling Socialists, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, appear to have secured a clear win. While Rama has promised EU membership in five years, the opposition has questioned whether the country is ready.