Parliament reduces municipalities from 61 to 46
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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.