A 40-year-old man passed away this morning in the intensive care unit of the Korçë hospital. It is learned that 40-year-old Ledion Meçollari was found on the street yesterday and was taken to the emergency department to receive medical assistance. According to the information, he was intoxicated, as he was a user of alcohol and narcotic substances as well. This morning, his health condition worsened and he passed away. It is recalled that a month ago, the 40-year-old had atte

Details emerge from the court session for former Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj, who is accused of abuse of office, while SPAK has opened a new investigation into the fugitive former official. Prosecutor Elvin Gokaj requested that 14 people be questioned as witnesses, including former minister Shkëlqim Cani. The SPAK prosecutor emphasized that it has come to attention that a large sum of money, specifically 3 million euros, was transferred from Albania to an EU country,

A new oral medication against “bad” cholesterol (LDL), which blocks the PCSK9 protein, is being considered a revolutionary breakthrough in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Enlicitide decanoate, developed by Merck, is taken only once a day and has shown highly promising results in phase 3 studies presented at the American Heart Association 2025. Studies showed that the drug can reduce LDL by up to 59%, while also lowering other harmful cholesterol markers such as apo

Another earthquake hit Greece today, and its magnitude was stronger. Seismic tremors measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale were recorded in the Lefkada area in the early hours of this morning (17 November). Experts said the epicenter was near Agios Nikitas, and according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, it is considered a relatively strong earthquake. There are no reports of injuries or material damage, though there is concern about possible aft

Albania is quickly becoming a preferred destination for foreign couples looking to get married. From the stunning southern coastline to medieval castles and picturesque villages, the country offers a unique backdrop that blends nature, history, and traditional hospitality. Over the past four years, Albania has strengthened its position on the map of “wedding destinations.” Couples from Europe are increasingly choosing Albania over more expensive Mediterranean destinations due

The last match of the third week in the Women’s Volleyball Albanian Cup concluded yesterday. Skënderbeu easily defeated Korabi at the “Tamara Nikolla” Sports Hall, winning 3-0. The set scores were 25-11, 25-17, and 25-19, a victory that moves Skënderbeu up to second place. A day earlier, Pogradeci defeated Partizani 3-0 in the capital, and with this win, the Liqenoret are at the top with a perfect 9 points. Next week, on Friday, Skënderbeu will play a decisive away match agai

A 32-year-old Japanese woman named Kano recently held a symbolic wedding ceremony with an AI character called Klaus, whom she created using ChatGPT. The wedding took place in the city of Okayama in a traditional setting, organized by a company specialized in “2D character weddings” for people who marry virtual or fictional partners. During the ceremony, Kano wore AR glasses that projected a life-sized image of Klaus beside her as they exchanged rings. Her story with Klaus beg

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced today an important project in the energy sector, stating that the government will begin installing smart electricity meters for all consumers in the country within the next year. This ambitious project is expected to be completed within the current government term. Purpose and Benefits of Smart Meters The new smart metering system aims to bring significant changes in how electricity is managed and billed across the grid. Reducing Losses Rama

An Argentine man shocked after undergoing a vasectomy instead of gallbladder surgery An Argentine man experienced the shock of his life when he went in for what he thought was a gallbladder removal surgery, only to discover that doctors had performed a vasectomy (blocking the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles). Jorge Baseto went to Florencio Díaz Provincial Hospital in Córdoba, Argentina, for the gallbladder operation. The surgery was initially scheduled for Tuesday,

The Local Directorate for Border and Migration Services in Shkodër has intensified checks at all border crossing points to prevent and combat cross-border crimes. Based on operational information regarding goods smuggling, the Shkodër DVKM services stopped a vehicle on the “Shkodër–Muriqan” road, driven by F. L., who was transporting contraband goods in his vehicle specifically 352 boxes (8,448 cans) of soft drinks. Following the actions taken in this case: F. L., 46, reside