The AFF League and Competition Commission has determined the schedule for the first four weeks of the new season in the First Division. The championship will begin on September 5, while the opening week features the Besa–Flamurtari clash, as well as the Kukësi–Besëlidhja and Bylis–Sopoti fixtures. The second week will be played on September 11 and 12, while the third week is scheduled for September 16. The fourth-week fixtures will be played on September 20 and 21. Schedule f

A road accident has been reported on the Vlora-Orikum road, near the area known as “Kala.” An “Audi” vehicle hit a woman who, at the time of the accident, was holding her 3-month-old baby in her arms. Fortunately, the baby was not injured and is in good health. The mother sustained minor injuries. Following the accident, Police forces arrived at the scene and are carrying out procedural actions to determine the circumstances and causes of the collision. At the moment, there a

The Ministry of Education and Science (MASH) has asked Municipal Education Directorates and schools to organize the distribution and collection of parents’ declarations for students in grades 1–9 who benefit from subsidies for school textbooks and materials for the 2026–2027 academic year. According to MES, the declarations must be completed, signed, and submitted by October 1, 2026. Through the declaration, parents confirm that the subsidy funds have been used to purchase te

Big Brother VIP Albania is expected to return earlier this year than last season. The format is not expected to wait until December, while the first signal has come from Ledion Liço, who is set to return as the host. The new season of “Big Brother VIP Albania” is expected to begin sooner than previously anticipated. Reports suggest that this time, preparations are underway for the show to premiere at the beginning of autumn. If this plan is confirmed, Top Channel will bring t

Along with the August heat that is fading away, anxiety is also growing among the ministers of the “Rama 4” cabinet. Although there is still no official date for the meeting of the Socialist Party Assembly, it is expected to take place during the first week of September, which also coincides with the start of the new parliamentary session. It is certain that there will be changes to the government cabinet during the first week of September. Sources from “Lapsi.al” close to Pr

A frightening accident was recorded in Kerala, India, where a tourist bus carrying around 35 people attending a wedding veered off the road and overturned near a petrol station. Security camera footage shows the moment a scooter suddenly crossed in front of the bus. The driver immediately braked and sharply swerved to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision. The forced manoeuvre caused the bus to lose control, leave the road and crash into a structure inside the petrol s

SARA MALAJ RETURNS TO SKËNDERBEU The Skënderbeu Multi-Sports Club announces the return of Sara Malaj for the 2026–2027 season. The 21-year-old plays as a middle blocker and has been part of the Albanian national team setup for four years, spending three years with the U-20 team and the most recent season with the senior national team. After two seasons with Skënderbeu and one season with Tirana, Sara returns to Skënderbeu once again to wear the red-and-white jersey. With plen

Ana Dyrmishi, a 25-year-old woman from Durrës, has died after suffering severe injuries in the fire that engulfed the “Brooklyn” Hotel on Vlora’s Lungomare on August 16. The young woman had suffered burns to around 85% of her body and had been fighting for her life for days. After receiving initial treatment in Albania, she was transferred to Turkey for more specialized medical care. Despite doctors’ efforts, the 25-year-old’s condition remained critical, and she passed away

Changes to teaching workloads and school structures, particularly for schools in rural areas. Ministry of Education approves: Instruction No. 16, dated August 27, 2026, introducing amendments and additions to Instruction No. 14, dated July 10, 2023, which regulates the number of students per class and the teaching workload of educational staff in pre-university education institutions. The new document brings significant changes to the organization of schools, the determinatio

Loved ones of the Albanian family who lost three children in a devastating house fire on Wednesday are asking the community for support. A cousin told News4JAX that the three children who died were 11-year-old twins and a 2-year-old. She said that two adults and two other children, aged 2 months and 9 years old, are hospitalized with critical injuries sustained in the fire. The cousin, Alessia Firi, launched a GoFundMe campaign for the Manati family, which has so far raised m