As the new school year approaches, Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro held a meeting with the heads of 200 schools in Tirana, outlining several priorities for ensuring the smooth running of the educational process. Safety in school facilities, adherence to professional ethics by teaching staff, and the role of social workers were among the main issues discussed. Another key focus was the ban on the use of mobile phones, a rule the minister said would be enforced more strict

After the first three weeks, Skënderbeu will return home for the first time this season, with Thursday marking the start of the “Skënderbeu” Stadium’s campaign in the top flight. We say this because it is only in Week 4 that the White and Reds will finally play in front of their home fans. The schedule has now been confirmed, with Skënderbeu–Tirana opening the round on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. While only one match will be played on Friday, two more fixtures are scheduled for

A 26-year-old man was injured with a sharp object on Sunday evening in the former Park area of Tirana, following a dispute over trivial motives. The incident occurred at around 7:45 p.m. The injured man, Fabian Pitani, was stabbed during the altercation. He was taken to hospital and is reportedly out of danger. Following the report, officers from Police Station No. 2 arrived at the scene and launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident. Police later

The National Basic Medical Check-Up Program is being expanded starting in September, allowing all citizens over the age of 35 to receive the service free of charge, with no upper age limit. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announced that the expansion of the program aims to increase access to regular health screenings and strengthen prevention by identifying risk factors and health problems as early as possible. To benefit from this service, citizens should contact t

High fuel prices do not appear to have curbed consumption in Albania. During August, more than 80,000 tons of fuel were cleared through customs in the country, marking the highest monthly level recorded so far. Data published by the General Directorate of Customs show that the increase in fuel volumes also had a significant impact on customs revenues. In August, customs revenues reached 22.8 billion lek, around 1.7 billion lek more than in the same month of 2025. Fuel appears

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has observed a strange, decagon-shaped atmospheric wave at Saturn’s south pole—the first regular, multi-sided pattern ever observed in that region. In a study recently published in the journal *Science Advances*, researchers analyzed this unusual formation and identified signs of a new atmospheric phenomenon on the gas giant. A similar hexagon-shaped wave has long existed at Saturn’s north pole, but the southern feature differs in several importa

“Big Brother VIP Albania 6” has not started yet, but discussions about the changes the new season may bring have been underway for quite some time. One of the latest questions concerns Arbër Hajdari and whether he will continue in his role as an opinionist. According to information circulating online, Hajdari may temporarily step away from the show and not be part of the panel for the sixth edition. However, so far there has been no official announcement from Top Channel, and

The clash between Dinamo and Elbasani brought the third round of the Albanian Superiore Championship to a close, with a total of 19 goals scored. Partizani and Teuta stood out with away victories, while Tirana, Egnatia, and Dinamo all secured three points on home soil. As for the standings, after three rounds, only the reigning champions Egnatia have managed to collect maximum points. Meanwhile, the poor starts of two title contenders, Elbasani and Vllaznia, are particularly

They may like someone for weeks or even months, analyze every glance and message, but when the moment comes to make the first move, they pull back. According to astrology, some zodiac signs are more reserved when it comes to openly expressing romantic interest. Fear of rejection, the need for reassurance, or simply a tendency to think through every possible scenario can make them wait for the other person to make the first move. Here are the four zodiac signs that may find it

Internationalization is becoming one of the main priorities of the “Fan S. Noli” University in Korçë, with student and academic exchanges with foreign universities through mobility programs. This year, 42 foreign students have come to Korçë, while 14 Albanian students have participated in mobility programs abroad. “We are in the process of internationalization. We have mobility agreements with several foreign universities. For academics, we have 73 outgoing and 56 incoming ex