Two injured in Lac gas cylinder blast
A gas cylinder exploded in the No. 1 district of Laç city, due to which, a couple was injured this Monday morning. From the explosion of the gas cylinder, the lady of the house suffered burns on 50% of her body and was sent in a serious condition to the …
Five doctors in Fier to face prosecution on patient’s negligence charges
Prosecutor’s Office of Fier has sent five doctors for trial this Monday for negligence. According to the official announcement, the doctors neglected the medical treatment of a citizen who later died. Meanwhile, it is emphasized that the Prosecutor’s Office of Fier is fully committed to prosecuting and bringing to justice …
Albanian youth found hanged, with hands tied in Greece
A young Albanian man was found hanging from a tree in Greece this Monday morning. According to local media, the body of the 29-year-old man was found in a tree in a village in Kyllini. The authorities managed to identify the young man from the items found during the search …
Road transport directorate’s jurist arrested for forging documents
A jurist of the General Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRSHTRR) in Elbasan has been detained by the police after being wanted as part of the “Fraud” operation for falsification of documents and misuse of duties. From the investigations, it is suspected that the 30-year-old woman abused her duty, by …
Albania takes CEI Presidency in 2024
From January 1, Albania will take over the presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI). In a reaction on the X platform, Foreign Minister Igli Hasani said that while Albania takes the leadership of the CEI, it remains committed to advancing the CEI’s goals for regional cooperation and EU integration. …
Three arrested in Tirana on drug charges
Three people have been put in handcuffs by the police in Vora after being accused of the criminal offense “Production and sale of narcotics”. According to the police, the three young men, 18, 20 and 22 years old, from Dibra were caught red-handed on Limuthi street transporting the suspected narcotic …
Shkodra’s Mayor pays tribute to deceased Zef Deda
Mayor of Shkodra, Benet Beci paid this Saturday his tributes to honor the figure of the master of humor Zef Deda, who passed away on Friday. In his statement for the media, Mayor Beci underlined that the late comedian will be remembered for many roles, but also as the Albanian …
Shooting in Lezha, van driver injured
Driver of a van from Laçi was wounded in a shooting that took place this Saturday morning near the market of Lezha. According to the journalist, Gjergj Figuri, the incident allegedly happened after a momentary conflict with another person. The author has been identified and wanted, but has not been …
Young man dies in Saranda car accident
A serious accident happened at midnight on Saturday in Saranda, where 34-year-old Arlind Qendro, traveling with his vehicle, went off the road, colliding with the curb and then fell down. Based on the information, the serious incident happened at the entrance of the city near the “Panorama” Hotel. As a …
Fire guts 5th floor of building, a 57-year-old man died
A flat is included in Tirana. The incident happened around 02:50 on the fifth floor of a building on “Ferit Xhajko” street, where a 57-year-old man lost his life as a result. The causes of the fire are still unknown, while the investigative group is working to clarify the circumstances …
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TIRANA, June 12 – The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, initiated school-based sessions of the National Council for Child Rights and Protection. The initiative brings students from primary and secondary education directly into policy discussions across several cities. The first out-of-institution meeting took place at the “Petro …
TIRANA, June 12 – Archaeologists have uncovered previously unknown mosaics in Elbasan. The discovery came during excavations under the project “The Roman-Byzantine Quarter outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – The Early Christian Basilica Extra Muros.” The findings reveal an earlier phase of the Early Christian basilica outside the walls …
Lëpusha, located in the heart of the Albanian Alps in Malësi e Madhe, is emerging as one of Albania’s most attractive mountain tourism destinations. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared photos of the area and highlighted its growing tourism potential and agrotourism development. He described Lëpusha as one of the “tourism …
TIRANA, June 12 – President Bajram Begaj attended an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Euroregion. He praised the initiative for strengthening cooperation among countries and communities across the region. During his address, Begaj said the anniversary reflected the value of an idea that had delivered tangible results …
Selenicë hosted the first edition of the school folklore festival “Brez pas brezi” today in Gjorm, Brataj administrative unit. More than 100 students from schools in Gjorm, Kotë, Armen, Selenicë, Vllahinë, and Sevaster took part in the festival. They performed traditional songs and dances from the Labëria region and highlighted …
TIRANA, June 12 – Albania’s Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, met officials at the U.S. Department of State this week. He held talks with the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which prepares the annual U.S. human rights reports. The participants discussed stronger cooperation on human rights, independent monitoring, and the …
TIRANA, June 12 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha extended greetings on Kosova Liberation Day. In his message, Hoxha said June 12 marks one of the defining moments in Kosova’s modern history. He described the date as the end of a painful period of violence, repression and …
TIRANA, June 12 – Albania’s General Directorate of Taxes and the Tax Administration of Kosova have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger strategic cooperation. The effort aims to modernize tax administration and improve institutional efficiency. As part of the initiative, Albania’s Director General of Taxes, Ilir Binaj, paid a working visit …
The National Center for Traditional Activities opened the exhibition “Vazhdimësi” in Tirana, highlighting craftsmanship as both art and living cultural heritage. The exhibition focuses on Albanian handicrafts as one of the most authentic forms of cultural heritage and artistic creation. Curator Erilda Selaj, also director of the National Center for …