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The news on Shqiptarja.com focuses heavily on a contentious territorial reform in Albania, involving a parliamentary vote, opposition protests, and political debate. There is also a brief mention of a sports story involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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…
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.
MP Bylykbashi states that the territorial reform does not change identities and will improve citizens' lives by offering more opportunities and capacity.
Following his withdrawal from the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo has written to Lionel Messi expressing his respect for what Messi has achieved with Argentina.
A protest against the territorial reform is expected outside the Albanian Parliament today, with police establishing a security perimeter around the building.
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.
Sali Berisha stated that Rama is 'executing' 15 municipalities today through the territorial reform, calling for unity beyond political beliefs.
Edi Rama's territorial reform is under discussion in parliament, with Blushi urging to halt the unilateral approval of a project that allegedly leads to depopulation.
Police have blocked the entrance to the parliament building and have a riot control vehicle on standby due to protests against the territorial reform.
Significant police forces have been deployed to manage protests occurring against the territorial reform.
