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The Albanian Parliament has definitively approved the territorial reform, reducing the number of municipalities from 61 to 46. Prime Minister Edi Rama hailed the reform as a modernizing push for the country and alluded to uncovering 'dirty hands' in the process. Heavy rainfall has caused significant disruption across the country, leading to kilometers-long traffic jams and paralysis in Tirana. Landslides were also reported on roads in Kukës, prompting authorities to advise caution to drivers. In other developments, Jared Kushner addressed speculations about the Zverneci project, stating that if approved, Albanians would be proud and enjoy it for generations. Separately, Durrës has reached a compromise concerning the 'Gjergj Kastrioti' site and a Roman villa.

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The Albanian Parliament has given its final approval to a new territorial reform with 85 votes, reducing the number of municipalities from 61 to 46. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the reform as a modernizing step for Albania and commented on 'dirty hands' being uncovered, following internal debates within the Socialist Party and opposition protests.

Top Channel: Territorial Map Reform: Rama Reacts to 'Modernizing Push' and Uncovers 'Dirty…

Prime Minister Rama reacted to the new territorial map, calling it a modernizing push for the country and stating that 'dirty hands' were uncovered, likely referring to political opponents or corrupt elements.

Shqiptarja.com: Albanian Parliament Approves Territorial Reform Amidst Socialist Party Debates

Albania's Parliament approved a new territorial reform with 85 votes, following internal debates within the Socialist Party and strong opposition protests including water bottle and egg throwing. Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the reform as a modernizing step for Albania.

Top Channel: Parliament Approves New Territorial Map of Albania

The Albanian Parliament has given the green light to a new territorial map, detailing changes from Tirana to Gjirokastër.

BalkanWeb: Parliament Approves Territorial Reform with 85 Votes; Number of Municipalities…

The Assembly has approved territorial reform with 85 votes, reducing the number of municipalities from 61 to 46.

Heavy rainfall has led to significant disruption across Albania, with Tirana experiencing paralysis due to kilometers-long traffic jams on its main roads. Additionally, landslides were reported on roads in Kukës, and drivers have been advised to exercise caution.

BalkanWeb: Heavy Rain Paralyzes Tirana, Kilometers-Long Traffic Jams on Capital's Main…

Heavy rainfall has caused paralysis in Tirana, resulting in kilometers-long traffic jams on the capital's main roads.

Shqiptarja.com: Rain Paralyses Albania; Traffic Chaos in Tirana, Landslides in Kukës

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption across Albania, leading to traffic chaos in Tirana and landslides on roads in Kukës, advising drivers to proceed with caution.

Jared Kushner has addressed speculations surrounding the Zverneci project in Albania, stating that if the project is approved, Albanians will be proud of it and enjoy it for generations.

Top Channel: Jared Kushner Clarifies Zverneci Project, Stating Albanians Will Be Proud

Jared Kushner addressed speculations about the Zverneci project, stating that if approved, Albanians will be proud and enjoy it for generations.

Durrës has successfully reached a compromise regarding the 'Gjergj Kastrioti' site and a Roman villa, indicating a resolution for these important historical locations.

Reporter.al: Durrës Compromises on 'Gjergj Kastrioti' and Roman Villa

Durrës has reached a compromise regarding the 'Gjergj Kastrioti' site and a Roman villa.

Citizens are continuing their anti-government protests for the 132nd day, reiterating their demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

BalkanWeb: Day 132 of Protests Against Government; Citizens Continue Protests Demanding…

Citizens are continuing their protests on the 132nd day, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Rama.

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