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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
Collision between two cars, police officer draws his gun during the fight
A car accident was recorded this evening near the village of Ibë, involving two vehicles. According to preliminary information, one of the vehicles was being driven by an officer of the Albanian State Police. After the collision, the situation became tense and escalated into a physical altercation between the individuals involved in the incident. Preliminary sources indicate that during the confrontation, the police officer is suspected of drawing his service weapon, though h
Goes to fix the lights at his father-in-law’s house, 45-year-old suffers a tragic end
A tragic incident has been recorded in Durrës, where a 45-year-old man died accidentally while trying to repair a fault in the electrical grid. According to preliminary information, the victim had gone to the home of his wife’s family to work on the electrical installation due to problems with the power supply. It is reported that during the intervention, the 45-year-old climbed an electricity pole to fix the fault, but is believed to have come into contact with electricity,
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
Seismic tremors in Korçë, residents feel the earthquake
Earthquake tremors were recorded this morning in the city of Korçë, with the shaking also felt across the area, especially on the upper floors of apartment buildings. Tremors were felt this morning in Korçë. According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 3.1 in magnitude, while the epicenter was located in Gjonomadh, northwest of the city of Korçë. The earthquake in southeastern Albania occurred at 07:36 this morning. The tremors were record
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Aug 24, 2023
Turkey–Bektashi tensions: A new diplomatic clash in Tirana, with Baba Mondi and the “Bektashi state” at the center
Media reports and analyses point to rising tensions between Turkey and recent developments surrounding the Bektashi community in Albania, particularly following the idea of establishing a “Bektashi state,” previously proposed in public discourse by Prime Minister Edi Rama. According to these reports, Ankara considers this idea a “red line” in bilateral relations, viewing it as an undesirable precedent for the institutional organization of Islamic communities in the region. In
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
She never apologizes,’ Selin and Gimbo in their first interview: She gets annoyed about everything
Selin Bollati and DJ Gimbo were guests this Tuesday morning on the show “Wake Up,” where they gave their first television interview as a couple after the end of “Big Brother VIP 5”. In addition to their musical project “DJ Remix” and career plans, the pair also spoke openly about their relationship, revealing who is more romantic, who apologizes first, and how they try to protect their relationship from excessive public exposure. When asked who is more jealous, Selin said she
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