On the lead up to the 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi, we will be taking a look back at participating countries past and present. Today we continue our look back with Albania.

Albania debuted at the 2012 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Amsterdam. Igzidora Gjeta participated with “Kam një këngë vetëm për ju”, finishing in 12th place and 35 points.

Mishela Rapo represented Albania at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Sofia. Mishela Rapo participated with “Dambaje”, finishing in 5th place and 93 points – Albania’s best position to date.

Klesta Qehaja represented Albania at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Valletta. Klesta Qehaja participated with “Besoj”, finishing in 13th place and 38 points.

Ana Kodra represented Albania at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Tbilisi. Ana Kodra participated with “Don’t Touch My Tree (Mos ma prekni pemën)”, finishing in 13th place and 67 points.

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Author: Richard Taylor

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