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Albanian Prime Minister Closes News24 Amid Media Crackdown
8/15/2025
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- On August 11, 2025, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama ordered the closure of News24 due to a property dispute.
- Authorities surrounded the station, cutting off electricity and blocking journalist access.
- This closure is the third media channel shut down under Rama's leadership.
- Opposition leader Sali Berisha labeled the action as political retaliation against independent media.
