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Divjaka municipality merger opposition

Overview

Residents of Divjaka began a sustained protest movement against a proposed territorial reform by the Socialist Party, which seeks to merge the Divjaka municipality with Lushnje. By the 24th day of demonstrations, protesters reported facing verbal pressure and fines targeting local businesses, which they viewed as attempts to suppress their demand for municipal autonomy.

Opposition transitioned into formal public hearings within the Tërbuf Administrative Unit. Josif Gorreja, Chairman of the Divjaka Municipality, criticized the Mazniku Commission’s proposal, claiming it relies on a “photograph” of the 2025 situation and ignores long-term indicators such as economic revenue, population numbers, and growth trends. Local residents have maintained unanimous opposition, arguing that the focus should be on addressing infrastructure deficiencies and service gaps through investment rather than municipal consolidation.

Entities

Lushnje Municipality · Mazniku Commission · Divjaka Municipality · Lushnje · Divjaka

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Divjaka officials and residents oppose merger with Lushnje

    Divjaka Municipality officials and residents are opposing a proposal to merge with Lushnje, citing concerns over long-term development and inadequate data in the Mazniku Commission's reform plan.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Divjaka residents protest territorial reform for 24 days

    Residents of Divjaka, Albania, are marking 24 days of continuous protests against a proposed territorial reform that would merge their municipality with Lushnje.

Sources

almakos.com · balkanweb.com · faxweb.al · gazeta.mk