Tirane, Albania. 8th Oct, 2026. TIRANA, ALBANIA ""“ OCTOBER 8, 2026: Citizens, local activists and supporters of the opposition gather outside the Albanian Parliament as lawmakers debate and vote on proposed changes to the country's administrative-territorial division. The reform proposes reducing the number of municipalities from 61 to 46 through the merger of 15 existing municipalities, including Divjakë, Poliçan and Memaliaj. Residents and representatives of municipalities affected by the proposed changes joined the protest, calling for their municipalities to be preserved. Protesters

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