TIRANA, December 12 – Kroni Pula, the 9-year-old Albanian contestant, will perform on 13 December at Junior Eurovision 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia. She represents Albania with the energetic song “Fruta Perime”. Eurovision reporters praised her performance as one of the most dynamic and engaging of the year.

Journalist Andri Xhahu explained on the RTSH program “Në kohë reale” [In real Time] that the voting system differs from the adult Eurovision format.

He said voting opens on 12 December at 21:00 and closes on 13 December at 17:00, before the final show begins. After all 18 songs are performed in the final, voting reopens for 15 minutes.

He noted that people inside Albania can vote for Albania. The vote is online and represents 50 percent of the final result.

All viewers in Albania and abroad can vote for Albania. Unlike the adult contest, voters may select their own country. Voting takes place only on the official website JESC.tv. A valid vote requires selecting three songs in total, including “Fruta Perime” [Fruits and Vegetables].

Xhahu said public participation is decisive because online voting accounts for half of the total points. Voters will hear a collage of the 18 competing songs before selecting their three preferred entries.

Kroni Pula is the youngest performer in this year’s contest and one of the most appreciated. Xhahu said the general rehearsals take place on 12 December, when the professional jury will cast its votes.

He highlighted the positive reception of the full stage concept, including the colours, energy, styling, and choreography by Albi Nako. He noted that the song will be performed in Albanian.

Eurovision experts described “Fruta Perime” [Fruits and Vegetables] as a lively and catchy children’s hit. They called Kroni Pula’s stage presence electrifying and magnetic.

Xhahu said her energy, talent, and well-crafted performance give Albania strong chances for a high result.

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