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RTV ORA closed and fined over social distancing rules

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One of Albania’s biggest TV stations, RTV ORA, was ordered to close indefinitely and fined by state health authorities for allegedly not respecting social distancing in its shows. The outlet said the State Health Inspectorate fined it 2 million Albanian leks (16,000 euros) and ordered it to stop broadcasting after two anchors held shows with three people in the studio instead of two allowed under lockdown rules. The guests had been critical of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.

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