Edi Rama shares footage of public space clearance: “We move from North to South”
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared new footage from the ongoing national operation to free public spaces across Albania.
Why is this important: The initiative, launched in July, targets illegally occupied public areas and aims to restore access for citizens. Businesses and bars that have blocked sidewalks or squares with metal fences, glass structures, tables, and chairs face demolition under this campaign.
Context: Posting on Facebook alongside the video, Rama wrote:
“We move from north to south, liberating public spaces.”
The campaign is part of the government’s broader urban regeneration effort, which seeks to improve city accessibility and enforce rules on the use of public land.
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