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AKSHI case moves to security review as wildfires surge and protests persist

Albania's AKSHI case advances to a security-review stage amid worst wildfire outbreak in 24 hours and ongoing protests demanding accountability.

The Special Court will conduct a security-measure review for Ergys Agasi, a significant procedural turn in the AKSHI dossier that could influence subsequent hearings and political accountability. This development adds a formalized, judiciary-led checkpoint to a case that has drawn broad public attention.

Wildfires continue to rage across Albania, with municipal and military firefighting resources mobilized. Top Channel tallies 22 outbreaks in the last day, highlighting mounting strain on emergency services and regional cooperation in crisis response.

In Tirana and other urban centers, protests remain a persistent feature as citizens press for reforms and greater political accountability, signaling that public pressure remains a central driver of the domestic agenda.

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