Prime Minister silences party critics over territorial map
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Prime Minister Edi Rama is reportedly suppressing internal criticism within the Socialist Party concerning the country's new territorial map. This development follows recent parliamentary approval of the territorial reform, which reduced the number of municipalities from 61 to 46.
Meanwhile, anti-government protests continue in Tirana, with citizens gathering to demand the resignation of the current government. Separately, an economist highlighted a paradox in the country's economy, noting that citizens spend 37 billion lek annually on alcohol and tobacco despite widespread poverty.
New reports also indicate Albania's unpreparedness for potential changes in the European Union's rulebook, which could impact its integration process. Additionally, the condition of Albanian court buildings is a concern, as they are reportedly overwhelmed with case files and suffer from a lack of security.