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The counting of 74 ballot boxes in Kukes has finished, reports journalist Erneta Shevroja. Albert Halilaj of the Socialist Party announces the victory with 13,026 votes against the opposition rival, the candidate of the ‘Together We Win’ coalition, Emri Vata, who received 7,429 votes. The socialist candidate triumphs with 5597 votes difference from his opponent […]

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