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ACCIDENT on the national road, a van collides with a car
A serious road accident has been recorded on the Maqellarë–Peshkopi national road. According to initial information, a van collided with another vehicle. As a result of the crash, two people were seriously injured, Ylli Melani and Alban Melani, who were urgently transported to Tirana for medical treatment. Police forces have arrived at the scene to investigate the causes of the accident and to restore traffic flow on this road segment. “KORÇA BOOM”
A dairy shop in Pogradec has been robbed, with the perpetrators forcibly breaking the door and emptying all the goods
A dairy shop in a neighborhood of Pogradec has been targeted in a nighttime robbery, causing damage estimated at over 2 million lek. The perpetrators reportedly forced open the door and emptied all the merchandise inside the store. The theft was discovered this morning around 07:30 by the owner himself, who found the business completely emptied. This is the second time within five months that the same business has been targeted by thieves, while the perpetrators in both cases
Police officer wounded with a firearm during the night, authorities searching for the perpetrator
On May 18, 2026, at around 00:10, in the Shkoza area, under still unclear circumstances, citizen A.K., around 30 years old, an off-duty police officer, was wounded, suspectedly with a firearm. The 30-year-old was transported to the hospital and is out of danger for his life. Immediately after receiving the notification, police services set up checkpoints and are continuing intensive searches in the area with the aim of capturing the perpetrator(s). The investigative group and
Everyone wants a “boy” / Albania, an anomaly in births. Boys above the natural rate
In a year when births in Albania continued to decline and the country again lost population, the ratio between boys and girls at birth remains above what is considered biologically normal. Data from INSTAT shows that in 2024, 12,094 boys and 11,216 girls were born in Albania, or 108 boys for every 100 girls. The report states that the natural rate is 105. The deviation becomes even more pronounced in fourth births and beyond. According to INSTAT tables, in this category the r
Salaries are increasing, but prices are rising even more. Real wages are worth 150 euros less than in 2020
Wage increases are being eroded by high inflation, according to data from INSTAT. Although the average nominal salary surpassed the threshold of 86,000 lekë in the last quarter of 2025, its real value remained far behind, as the real salary for the same period stood at only 72,225 lekë, 14,759 lekë lower, or 17% less than the nominal wage. The average gross monthly real wage has been indexed with inflation (2020=100) by INSTAT. This means that with around 86,000 lekë today, a
Flames engulf the fruit and vegetable market
A fire has engulfed the fruit and vegetable market in Lushnje. As a result of the flames, significant material damages have been reported, while no injuries have been recorded. The fire was detected at around 03:30 on Tuesday, while authorities are investigating the causes of the blaze. According to reports, the flames destroyed a considerable part of the market and the goods. The market is monitored by security cameras, which could help shed light on the cause of the fire. T
Here is how much “powerful men” pay to spend 5 “special” hours in prison with Albanian showbiz girls, who are “camouflaged” as lawyers’ assistants
Investigative journalist Flamur Vezaj, together with his colleague Elton Qyno, have shed more light on what they describe as “special meetings” inside Albanian prison cells. They discussed this alleged “dark phenomenon” in the “Ma Shqip me Flamur Vezajn” show, saying that, according to publicly shared information, for a long time there have been claims of women from Albanian showbiz entering prison facilities to have special meetings with inmates. According to details discuss
13 thousand pensioners still working. Should they be taxed the same as every other employee?
Amid the biggest crisis in the labor market, the shortage of workers around 13,000 pensioners are officially still active in the workforce. However, they continue to be taxed the same as every other employee. Igli Cara, a DP deputy and member of the Economy Commission, has submitted an initiative to Parliament seeking to exempt pensioners who are still working from paying social security contributions. “Official figures show that there are 13,000 working pensioners. But I as
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Unexpected change in healthcare / Director of DHCIF, Arti Papajani, steps down. Here is who replaces him
Arti Papajani has been relieved from his position as Director of the Health Care Insurance Fund (FSDKSH), by decision of the Minister of Health, Evis Sala. It is reported that he will be replaced by Ilir Topi, who will take over the leadership of the institution going forward. Arti Papajani had been appointed head of DHCIF in September 2025, also by Minister Sala. The official reasons for his dismissal have not yet been made public. This change at the Health Care Insurance Fu
The situation of criminal incidents in schools, including drugs, the Director of the State Police issues instructions to officers: You will be penalized if you fail to investigate
Skënder Hita, Director of the State Police, has continued issuing instructions to his subordinates, this time focusing on schools. The State Police has distributed a document to all local directorates across the country, acknowledging that the situation regarding drugs and cold weapons near schools has become a serious security problem. The document, signed by Hita, focuses on incidents that occurred inside and near educational institutions during the 2024–2025 school year. S
Armed attack / 17-year-old kills 4 people and injures 8 others
An armed attack in Türkiye has left at least 4 people dead and 8 others injured near the city of Mersin. The incident occurred in the Tarsus area, where a 17-year-old armed with a hunting rifle opened fire at several different locations, Turkish media reports. According to the DHA and IHA news agencies, the attack began in a restaurant, where the owner and a worker were killed, while other customers were injured. The suspect then allegedly shot and killed two additional peopl
Would she date a younger man? Stelina: I have had a partner 10 years younger than me…
Former “Big Brother VIP 5” contestant Stelina Kurila stated on “Trotuar” on “E Diell” that at the age of 20 she had a partner who was 10 years older than her. According to Stelina, he provided her with both emotional and psychological security. “In my relationships with older age I had a 10-year age difference. The reason I chose that person was precisely the security he gave me, both emotionally and psychologically. I felt very safe,” she said. When asked by host Nevina Shty
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