The Albanian Parliament has passed a territorial reform law with the Socialist Party's votes, reducing the number of municipalities and sparking significant protests. Opposition figures, including Sali Berisha, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of manipulating municipal boundaries for political gain and called for demonstrations outside the Parliament, which saw a heavy police presence.

Top Channel: Parliamentary Session: 'Territorial Reform' and Interpellation with 4…

The day's parliamentary session is set to discuss territorial reform and includes interpellation sessions with four ministers, detailing the agenda for the day.

BalkanWeb: Parliament of the Mafia! Down with the Narco-State! Protesters Gather Near…

Protesters have gathered near the Parliament, denouncing corruption and illegality, stating that they are not represented by the current government.

Shqiptarja.com: Territorial Reform Vote in Parliament; Opposition Warns of Protests

The Albanian Parliament is set to vote on a territorial reform that reduces the number of municipalities, a move that requires 84 votes and has faced opposition criticism regarding depopulation. Protests are planned both inside and outside the parliament building, with significant police presence…

BalkanWeb: "Territorial" / "All in protest before Parliament", Sali Berisha: Edi Rama…

Sali Berisha calls for a protest in front of Parliament, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of manipulating municipal boundaries for political gain.

BalkanWeb: VIDEO/ Protesters Gather, Police "Secure" Area Near Ministry of Interior

A gathering of protesters has begun, with police forces securing the area around the Ministry of Interior.

BalkanWeb: Marathon Plenary Session Today! Investigative Commission for "KAYO"…

Parliament will hold a marathon session to discuss the "KAYO" and "Territorialja" issues and hear from four ministers, while the opposition plans a protest.

Shqiptarja.com: PS Seeking 84 Votes for Territorial Reform, Group Meets with Rama Present

The Socialist Party (PS) is seeking 84 votes for the territorial reform and its group met before the session, with Prime Minister Rama in attendance.

Reporter.al: "Laws" Pass Territorial Reform with SP Votes

The Territorial Reform has been passed by the 'Laws' utilizing the votes from the Socialist Party (PS).

Top Channel: Territorial Reform Law Voted On, Socialist Party Convenes Parliamentary Group

The law on Territorial Reform is being voted on, with the Socialist Party holding a parliamentary group meeting before the session.

BalkanWeb: "Territorialja" in Parliament Today, Opposition Postpones Protest, Any MP…

The "Territorialja" issue is on Parliament's agenda today, with the opposition reportedly postponing a protest and urging MPs to vote against it.

Shqiptarja.com: New Territorial Map: Municipalities Represented by Population, Draft Reveals…

A new territorial map of Albania will represent cities based on their population in municipal councils, with the Socialist Party's draft outlining the formula for mandate distribution.

Shqiptarja.com: Protest for Territorial Reform, Berisha: Rama Executes 15 Municipalities Today

Sali Berisha stated that Rama is 'executing' 15 municipalities today through the territorial reform, calling for unity beyond political beliefs.

Shqiptarja.com: Territorial Reform Today, Protest Outside Parliament Expected; Police Secure…

A protest against the territorial reform is expected outside the Albanian Parliament today, with police establishing a security perimeter around the building.

The Judicial Council has advanced the country's judicial reform efforts by unblocking the process for selecting the chief prosecutor through a majority vote.

Reporter.al: Judicial Council Unblocks Chief Prosecutor Selection by Majority Vote

The Judicial Council has unblocked the process for selecting the chief prosecutor through a majority vote.

Prime Minister Edi Rama unexpectedly cut short an interview with an American journalist in Tirana, with the full broadcast anticipated for next week.

Top Channel: Edi Rama Interrupted Interview with American Journalist in Tirana; Channel 5…

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama cut short an interview with an American journalist in Tirana, with Channel 5 announcing the full broadcast for next week.

The father of an official from the Ministry of Infrastructure has claimed to be facing pressure and threats following his testimony to SPAK, also revealing that his wife died by suicide a year prior.

Top Channel: Exclusive: Father of Ministry Official Claims Pressure and Threats After SPAK…

The father of an official from the Ministry of Infrastructure alleges facing pressure and threats following his testimony to SPAK, revealing his wife died by suicide a year ago.

Firefighting teams are intervening in Mat as a fire has broken out, with flames reportedly spreading out of control.

BalkanWeb: Fire in Mat, Flames Out of Control; Firefighters Intervene

A fire has broken out in Mat, with flames spreading out of control, prompting an intervention by firefighting teams.

Rinia Park in Tirana continues to be impacted by urban development, with a new tower casting a shadow over it, symbolizing ongoing concerns about urban destruction.

Reporter.al: Rinia Park Under Tower's Shadow, Peak of Tirana's Urban Destruction

Rinia Park is overshadowed by a tower, symbolizing the height of urban destruction in Tirana.

Concerns persist regarding the draft Penal Procedure Code, with critics suggesting it could establish a 'prior censorship' regime for the media and potentially offer new protections for high-ranking officials.

Reporter.al: Draft Penal Procedure Code Establishes Pre-Censorship Regime in Media

The draft for the Penal Procedure Code introduces a 'prior censorship' regime for the media.

Reporter.al: Changes to Penal Procedure Code: A New Shield for High Officials?

The article questions whether changes to the Penal Procedure Code are creating a new protection for high-ranking officials.