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 services of the Shkodër Police Commissariat, following investigative actions aimed at uncovering theft cases and identifying and apprehending those responsible, successfully concluded the police operation codenamed “Recently,” during which the following individual was arrested: * Xh. Rr., 20, resident of the village of Grudë e Re, Shkodër. Investigations indicate that the 20-year-old, in cooperation with a minor, allegedly committed several thefts at different times in th

As part of ongoing operations targeting cases involving the trafficking of Cannabis Sativa with a high THC content, the Narcotics Investigation Section, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office and in cooperation with the “Transit Center” branch of the Albanian Post, has concluded a police operation codenamed “Delivery.” As part of the operation, following an investigation into the case, authorities identified 20-year-old Dorian Sinani, a resident of Bathore, as the per

Two suspected cases of prostitution in Tirana have been uncovered. A 46-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman, both Brazilian nationals, as well as a 23-year-old woman from Colombia, have been arrested. According to the Police, the 46-year-old woman is suspected of exploiting the 21-year-old for prostitution in an apartment rented on “Abdyl Frashëri” Street. During a search of the premises, six mobile phones were found and seized. They are suspected of having been used to ad

A conflict between two minibus drivers was reported around 12:00 p.m. near the Kavaja market. According to preliminary information, the confrontation involved Lufti Kaziu and Iljaz Istrefi, while the reasons that led to the dispute remain unknown. During the altercation, Iljaz Istrefi was allegedly struck in the head with a metal bar. Following the incident, he was transported to Kavaja Hospital, where he received initial medical treatment. Police forces from Kavaja immediate

A serious accident has been reported on the Vorë–Fushë Krujë road, in the Ura e Gjolës area, where two vehicles collided head-on, with one person reportedly feared dead. According to preliminary information, a “Benz” traveling from Rinas toward Fushë Krujë is suspected of making an improper overtaking maneuver before colliding with a “Land Rover” traveling in the opposite direction. The collision was severe, leaving both drivers seriously injured. One of the drivers, who is f

Following the death of 37-year-old pregnant woman Marjana Karolina Bunaj, who was seven months pregnant, police have initiated criminal proceedings against three doctors at the Pogradec Maternity Hospital. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of August 30, 2026, when Marjana Karolina Bunaj arrived at the Pogradec Maternity Hospital in poor health. After being examined by the three maternity hospital doctors, the 37-year-old woman was transported by ambulance to Tirana

A 37-year-old pregnant woman from Pogradec dies while being transported to Tirana. A 37-year-old woman, identified by the initials M.K., who was seven months pregnant, was admitted to Pogradec Hospital due to health complications. Following consultations and medical examinations, doctors decided that the patient should be treated at a specialized hospital in Tirana. During the transfer to the capital, near Elbasan, the 37-year-old woman developed complications and died. A for

A conflict between four people in Korçë ended with two injured and two arrested. The altercation took place at around 7:00 p.m. and is suspected to have started over a minor dispute. During the confrontation, two of the individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to Korçë Hospital for medical treatment. The altercation also resulted in damage to property. During the fight, a vehicle was damaged, with its windows smashed using a metal shovel with a wooden handle. Follo

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

A tragic incident was recorded this Friday in the village of Shosh, Shkodër, where a 58-year-old man lost his life after reportedly being accidentally struck by a tree. The victim has been identified as Tonin Zojza, who, according to preliminary information, was in a forested area cutting and collecting firewood when the accident occurred. It is suspected that while he was working, a tree struck the 58-year-old, causing fatal injuries. Police officers and an investigative tea

A 61-year-old man has been arrested by police in Krujë after a firearm and ammunition were found during a search of his home. According to police, Shaban Murati, 61, was arrested as part of a police operation codenamed “Foksi.” Authorities said he had previously been convicted of cultivating narcotic plants. During the search, police officers found a pistol and a magazine loaded with ammunition in a storage facility within the grounds of the 61-year-old’s home. The firearm an

During a search carried out yesterday by the General Directorate of Prisons and the Oversight Agency for the Execution of Criminal Decisions, a quantity of suspected narcotics was found at Prison 313 in Tirana. At first glance, it is clear that these are cooked pasta, but they are not just pasta. Cocaine and hashish were hidden inside and were intended to be smuggled into the prison. The cocaine and cannabis had allegedly been ordered by phone by an inmate, identified as O. A

Cocaine and hashish have been found inside Prison 313. The news was confirmed to BalkanWeb by journalist Klodiana Lala. The drugs were reportedly hidden in food, although it is not yet known which inmate the food belonged to. Inspections are currently being carried out by the Directorate of Prisons and the Agency for Oversight of the Criminal Sentences Enforcement System. “KORÇA BOOM”

A 59-year-old man from Elbasan has been arrested after allegedly attempting to establish contact with minors with the intention of engaging in sexual relations. According to unofficial sources, he is suspected of the criminal offense of “Sexual or homosexual relations with minors,” in the attempted stage. Preliminary investigations indicate that he allegedly obtained minors’ phone numbers through deception and grooming, communicated with them, and invited them to meetings, in

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Tirana after being caught carrying an unlicensed firearm. The police operation, codenamed “Last Gun,” was carried out by officers from Police Station No. 1 following operational information that a person was traveling in a vehicle and was suspected of carrying a firearm. Police located and stopped a Citroën DS3 on “Collakët” Street, driven by 32-year-old R. V. During the search of the vehicle, officers found and seized a pistol along wit

An anti-drug operation is underway in Korçë, where several homes and vehicles have been searched. The operation is being led by the Korçë Local Police Directorate and, according to preliminary information, is targeting individuals suspected of distributing and selling narcotics. One person has reportedly been arrested so far. During the operation against him, officers searched the vehicle he was using and then his home. Several doses of cocaine were found during the searches.

A serious accident occurred at a location known as “Pushimi i Shoferit” on the Lushnje–Fier highway. A Volkswagen vehicle collided with a van transporting passengers toward southern Albania. In an attempt to avoid the collision with the car, the van swerved and crashed into the highway’s metal barriers. Several passengers in the van were injured in the impact, but only two of them were transported by ambulance to the hospital to receive medical treatment. Police arrived at th

Two road accidents were reported this morning in Bulqizë, within a period of around 20 minutes, leaving three people injured. The accidents occurred in the area known as Vajkal and in the Pishat area, in Fushë-Bulqizë. It is learned that the drivers involved in the accidents were the ones who notified the ambulance service and the Police. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scenes, provided first aid to the injured, and then transported them to Bulqizë Hospital. Accordi

A car accident was reported at around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday on the Maliq–Pogradec road, near the village of Sovjan. According to initial information, the accident occurred after the driver of a Korçë Hospital ambulance lost control of the vehicle and collided with a car bearing Greek license plates, injuring the driver of a Nissan. The Albanian emigrant, who had just returned home for vacation, was urgently taken to the hospital. Sources close to the Korçë Regional Hospital sa