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"Elbasan shaken again by gunshots", Artan Hoxha reveals details about the shooting that injured three young men
Journalist Artan Hoxha has provided details about yesterday’s incident in Elbasan, where three young men were injured. He said that the perpetrator entered a café and wounded three young men, including the waiter, but has not yet been arrested, despite being pursued by an off-duty police officer. “While we were speaking, gunfire erupted in Elbasan. Three young men were injured there. The young man entered the café, fired six shots, and also wounded the 19-year-old waiter. A p
ACCIDENT/ 4 members of the same family injured
A road accident was recorded this morning on the Nation’s Road, in the Milot–Rrëshen segment, near Rubik. According to preliminary information, a vehicle collided with a truck, leaving four people injured as a result. The injured are members of the same family from Kosovo. The injured were urgently transported to the hospital, where they are receiving the necessary medical assistance. Police services arrived at the scene and have started investigations to determine the causes
A whole arsenal of weapons / Police arrest 20-year-old: Suspected of supplying criminal groups
Durrës police have concluded the code-named operation "Base," uncovering an arsenal of weapons and ammunition in Manzë that is suspected of being used to supply criminal groups. During the operation, a 20-year-old was arrested in the act, while officers seized four pistols, a Kalashnikov rifle, a shotgun, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and other material evidence. The seized weapons will undergo forensic examination to determine whether they were used in previous criminal
Record foreign employment reaches 22,700 workers, with 50% coming from the Philippines, India, and Egypt
Albania has reached a record high in the employment of foreign nationals, with more than 22,000 foreign workers employed as of June 2026, up from 18,000 at the end of December 2025. According to data from the Electronic Register for Foreigners (FER), provided to *Monitor* by the State Police, the number of foreign nationals employed in the country reached 22,693 as of June 30, 2026. Of the total, 20,332 foreign nationals hold a Single Permit as employees, while 2,361 are regi
The race for 6 department directors in the State Police is closed, 9 candidates in the competition
The application deadline has closed for the competition for the heads of six main departments at the General Directorate of the State Police. The deadline for submitting applications ended on Friday, July 17, while a total of 9 candidates have entered the process. Sources from the process say that the candidates will compete to lead the most important police structures, while six of them are expected to be appointed as department heads. The candidates in the race are: Pëllumb
Life is treating them well! These 3 zodiac signs will experience beautiful days until the end of the year
For many of us, the previous months included a series of intense astrological transits that repeatedly tested our limits. But fortunately, the cosmic climate is becoming clearer, and the second half of the year promises relief. After a long period of difficult karmic lessons and self-examination, the stars are finally changing course. Taurus For years, to be precise since 2018, Uranus’ transit through your sign has brought significant turbulence, constantly shaking the founda
Scorching weekend ahead, but then… / Here is how the weather is expected to be in the coming days
The weather during the weekend will be characterized by clear skies and high temperatures, with maximum values expected to reach up to 41 degrees Celsius. The stable conditions are expected to continue at the beginning of the week, with sunny weather and high temperatures. However, a change in atmospheric conditions is expected from the middle of the week, with increased cloud cover, light rainfall, and short thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. "The positioning of the hig
Albania scorches as meteorologist warns temperatures will reach 42°C
Albania is set to experience another of the hottest days of the summer today, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 42°C in some isolated areas, including Elbasan. According to meteorologist Tanja Porja, the day began with temperatures around 2°C higher than the previous morning. "In the mountainous areas, morning temperatures range between 20°C and 22°C, while they are significantly higher across the western half of the country. Berat started the day at 29–30°C, an
PHOTO ALBUM: "Firends" are furious, here are the names of the winners...
Yesterday evening "Korça Boom" brought to all the fans of our portal the news of the winners of "Korça Loves Volley", who after winning...
Aug 24, 2023
Good news from Rama: The state will pay social security contributions for mothers of children with disabilities
Prime Minister Edi Rama has presented the government’s new measures to support children and young people with disabilities during a meeting at the “Jonathan” Social Center. Rama announced that the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2026–2030 foresees doubling financial support, expanding community-based services, and providing easier access to education, employment and rehabilitation. According to the Prime Minister, around 11,000 children and young people acr
University applications: 6 days to choose study programs, here's when the process begins
High school graduates applying for university are awaiting the opening of applications for higher education institutions across the country. On Monday, July 27, the process of completing the A2 application form will officially begin through the U-Albania portal. This is the online form where applicants will be able to list up to 10 preferred study programs for their higher education. Students may choose different programs within the same university, such as Medicine, Dentistr
770 kg of cocaine hidden in a banana container, €250 million shipment uncovered
A total of 770 kilograms of cocaine has been seized at the port of Vado Ligure in Italy, in an operation carried out by Italian authorities against international drug trafficking. The shipment, worth around €250 million on the illegal market, was discovered hidden inside a refrigerated container that had arrived from Ecuador. The operation was conducted by the Guardia di Finanza in cooperation with Italian customs authorities, following inspections of a container transporting
Ledri Vula and Xhensila Myrtezaj end their relationship? The pair “remove” each other from social media accounts
A sudden move on Instagram has brought the relationship between Ledri Vula and Xhensila Myrtezaj back into the spotlight. The two artists are no longer following each other on the social media platform, a detail that has immediately sparked speculation that their relationship may have come to an end. For months, Ledri and Xhensila have been rumored to be involved in a possible romance, although neither of them has chosen to publicly confirm it. Their closeness in shared photo
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