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Shkruar nga PamfletiSummary of the 12:00 news edition on Pamfleti
SPAK and the National Bureau of Investigation conducted a search operation in the Kodra e Diellit area. Authorities did not release official information on the scope of the operations, while sources close to the investigation linked the search to a proceeding involving AKSHI tenders. This development comes after public statements by Prime Minister Edi Rama about the BKH searches at the Prime Minister's Office and clashes with the Guard, statements that SPAK disputed.
In the Democratic Party, Ervin Salianji continued his tour of meetings with the structures, stopping this time in Elbasan, after Durrës. His meetings caused open clashes with Sali Berisha and Flamur Noka in the DP Presidency. Salianji stated that he aims to revitalize the structures and overthrow Edi Rama, while the DP leaders described this tour as a personal agenda.
Adriatik Lapaj announced a massive protest on December 20, at 12:00, on Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard. The leader of the Albania Becomes Party has been protesting in front of the Prime Minister's Office since December 8 and is demanding the resignation of the Prime Minister, inviting citizens to unite under the slogan "Edi Rama resigns."
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani, during a meeting at the Vatican with Pope Leo XVI, requested formal recognition of Kosovo by the Holy See. She also held meetings with other senior officials and invited the Pope to visit Kosovo. Kosovo opened a Special Mission to the Vatican in January 2024, and in May 2025 the Holy See appointed Luigi Bianco as apostolic delegate for Kosovo.
In Greece, farmers continued their protests by blocking the Kakavija-Ioannina road for three hours. The Border Police announced that traffic was only allowed for health emergencies during the closure hours.
On the international stage, European leaders have stepped up warnings of a potential confrontation with Russia. European security authorities and militaries are publicly communicating the need to prepare for conflict, as the war in Ukraine continues and diplomatic efforts for peace remain uncertain.
The European Broadcasting Union has officially confirmed 35 participating countries for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna. France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Austria will advance directly to the Grand Final on 16 May 2026, while the semi-finals will take place on 12 and 14 May.
In sports, Bekim Balaj won the "Golden Ball 2025", being declared the best footballer of the year in Albania. The Vllaznia striker received the second trophy of his career during the ceremony at the National Opera and Ballet Theater, where the president of the Albanian Football Federation Armand Duka presented him with the award.
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