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SERIOUS ACCIDENT / SUV collides with elderly man on a motorcycle
A serious accident occurred this Thursday morning on the rural road Pirrë–Kamçisht, in the administrative unit of Kolonjë, Lushnjë municipality. An SUV reportedly struck a motorcycle from behind, which was being ridden by 76-year-old Minella Prençe, a resident of Pirrë village. An ambulance arrived at the scene shortly after and urgently transported the elderly man to hospital, where he remains under intensive care in serious condition due to the injuries sustained. Traffic p
Powerful explosion caused by dynamite, damaging a bar and a vehicle
A powerful explosion shook the early hours of this Thursday morning in the city of Vlorë. The incident occurred around 04:00 in the “Pavarësia” neighborhood, where preliminary information suggests that an explosive device, suspected to be dynamite, was placed at the door of a business. As a result of the explosion, significant material damage was caused to the business premises, and a vehicle parked nearby was also damaged. Immediately after the report, police services from V
Operation “The Hill 2” / Two people arrested for distributing dr*gs
The police operation codenamed “The Hill 2” has been completed in Durrës, targeting a case involving the distribution of narcotic substances in various parts of the city and on beaches. As a result of the operation, carried out by the Narcotics Investigation Section in cooperation with the Special Force “Shqiponja,” two individuals were caught in flagrante delicto and arrested: D.R., 33, and K.Xh., 27, both residents of Durrës. According to police, the two suspects are believ
Tensions and clashes outside Parliament / Three police officers injured
Strong tensions and clashes between protesters and police forces were reported this Thursday outside the Parliament building, shortly before the start of the plenary session. The protest organized in front of Parliament escalated with the arrival of MPs, when a group of protesters threw eggs toward them. Immediately after the incident, police forces intervened to restore order, detaining six protesters. During the clashes, three State Police officers were injured, while tensi
Europe’s map turns ‘red’: Central Albania among the areas hardest hit by the heatwave
Central Albania is emerging as the most affected area by the heatwave that has swept across Europe, with maximum temperatures which, according to a map published by the World Health Organization (WHO), fall into the highest risk categories, above 35°C and in some areas close to 40°C. The latest WHO maps of maximum temperatures in the European Region, based on data from June 23, 2026, show that Albania ranks among the hottest countries on the continent. While coastal and mount
Orthodox believers celebrate today the 'Day of Satrivac'
Today, on July 1, the “Day of Satrivac” is celebrated, honoring the Holy Place in the village of Hoçisht, where thousands of believers gather from Albania and beyond. This “Blessed Place” has a very special history, as it commemorates the Holy Healers, Saint Damian and Saint Cosmas, who dedicated their lives to healing the sick and those in need. Every July 1, Satrivac becomes a pilgrimage site for people of different faiths. Some come to pray, some spend the night there, and
Pensions increase and new bonuses? / Here’s what elderly citizens may benefit from the new changes expected in September
The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, stated that the government will continue to monitor the economic situation and will introduce support measures if price increases become unbearable for pensioners and vulnerable groups. She said that, following the pension indexation approved at the latest government meeting, current inflation is around 3%, and therefore the country is not considered to be in a situation requiring immediate additional measures. “At the
MPs in plenary session, protesters throw eggs toward the Parliament building
Today, while MPs are in a plenary session, protesters are holding a rally outside the gates of Parliament. The protest also turned tense today, as citizens threw eggs toward the Parliament building. The demonstration was announced last night by its organisers, who called on all citizens to join the gathering this morning. “Tomorrow at 10:00 in front of Parliament, join us,” one of the organisers said during yesterday’s rally. Meanwhile, according to reporter Muhamed Veliu of
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Parliament “fortifies” entrances with metal fencing. SP MPs avoid protesters, arrive earlier for the session
Shortly before the start of the plenary session and the announced protest outside Parliament, the main entrance of the Parliament building has been surrounded with metal fencing, while authorities have increased security measures across the entire perimeter. According to reports from the scene, the pedestrian area and the “Castle of Tirana” zone have been blocked, with access allowed only for MPs and authorized personnel. At 10:00, the next protest rally is expected to begin,
The criteria for the average grade for university admission are changing
The Council of Ministers today approved amendments to the decision defining the criterion of the average grade for the admission of candidates to first-cycle study programs and integrated second-cycle programs in higher education institutions. According to the decision, candidates applying to first-cycle study programs and integrated second-cycle programs must have completed upper secondary education with a minimum average grade of 6.5. For study programs in the field of teac
Coordinated attacks in Thessaloniki targeting officials of New Democracy, five injured
Three coordinated attacks using incendiary devices took place in the early hours of Wednesday in Thessaloniki, targeting the homes of three officials from the Greek party New Democracy (ND). As a result, five people were injured, while a 70-year-old woman remains in critical condition. According to Greek authorities, the targets of the attacks were the homes of the head of ND’s Steering Committee in Thessaloniki, Zisis Ioakeimovic, former MP Savvas Anastasiadis, and politicia
Is the romance breaking again? Brikena’s action toward Mateo sets social media on fire!
Just a few days after confirming they had given their relationship another chance, Mateo Borri and Brikena Selmani are back in the spotlight, as followers are now speculating about another possible crisis between the couple. The suspicions began circulating after several moments that did not go unnoticed by the public during their recent television appearances. Everything escalated on the show “Top Arena,” where both are part of the panel. During a dance segment in the studio
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