Respiratory viruses are circulating widely across the country. In Albania, the dominant virus at the moment is AH3N2, which is mainly associated with general body aches, fatigue, and fever. Although the epidemiological situation is considered normal for this time of year, pediatrician Bektash Mandri calls for increased caution, especially for children and vulnerable age groups. Meanwhile, Covid-19 continues to circulate as well, but according to the doctor, the current varian

Three minor children in Durrës were taken into care by Social Services in recent days after they were found alone at home by a neighbor, raising suspicions of abandonment. According to their mother, Blerina, the situation was not abandonment, but a consequence of economic hardship and her daily struggle to make ends meet. “I have three children, aged 5, 10 and 12. I have been divorced for 5 years and I work as a bar waitress. I leave all three children together when I go to w

Mateo’s sister, Kejsi, has spoken publicly for the first time about her brother’s relationship with Brikena during an interview on the show “Fan Club.” She revealed that the family was unaware of their relationship before Brikena became part of “Big Brother VIP 5.” According to Kejsi, Mateo respected Brikena from the very beginning of her appearance on the show, but their relationship was never discussed within the family. Everything developed out of their attention, and fami

A serious incident reportedly occurred late on Saturday in the village of Vlosë, Cakran, Fier, where a father and son were assaulted inside their home. The victims are Ylli Meçe, 81 years old, and Altin Meçe, who has lived for years as an emigrant in Germany. Both are currently hospitalized. On social media, MP Luan Baçi has publicly denounced the incident. According to Baçi, the family accuses officers from the Fier Police Station of being responsible, even naming them in th

Skënderbeu coach Ernest Gjoka described the cup clash against Tirana as a general test for the team, following the Korçë side’s elimination with goals in extra time. Although his team didn’t advance, Gjoka did not express frustration with the result. “It’s disappointing that the moment came when, with a little more care, we might have passed this match. But regardless, this was a good test for us because the focus and concentration were exactly where we have set some objectiv

Five cases of residential burglaries in the city have been solved and documented, and the suspected perpetrator, previously convicted for the same activity, has been arrested. The Korçë Police Station, continuing its work to prevent thefts, investigate past burglaries, and hold offenders accountable, conducted a thorough investigation that led to the identification, capture, and arrest in flagrante delicto of: E. B., 38 years old, resident of Korçë, previously convicted for t

The Director of the Durrës Police, Vilson Bala, is expected to be transferred to the city of Korçë. It is learned that an official proposal for Bala’s transfer has already been made, while the signing of the relevant order by the competent authorities is still pending. Vilson Bala currently holds the position of head of the Durrës Police and previously served as head of the Operational Directorate. There is still no official announcement regarding his successor in Durrës, whi

Georgios Lleshaj is the newest player for Pogradeci. The 27-year-old midfielder decided to end his stint with Ilioupolis in Greece to start a new chapter in Albania’s First Division. Lleshaj has spent his entire career playing in Greece, representing clubs such as Larisa, Ampeloniakos, Trikala, Falaniakos, Dotieas Agias, Iraklis Larisas, Diagoras, and Panachaiki. ANNOUNCEMENT: Georgios Lleshaj, midfielder, 27 years old, is now officially part of KF Pogradeci. The club wishes

After several weeks of investigations using proactive methods, the police operation codenamed “Transit” has been finalized. The operation was carried out by the Section for the Investigation of Trafficking, in cooperation with the Section for Operational Support of Investigations, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Elbasan. Three Colombian women who were practicing prostitution in two apartments in the

Since January, pensioners have begun to benefit from the pension increase предусмотрed by the government. Prime Minister Edi Rama, in the podcast “Flasim,” explained the financial support scheme for pensioners. He stated that the increase has taken effect starting January 2026 and that the scheme foresees progressive increases every year. According to Rama, the January increment will double every year. In the following January, pensioners will receive double the current incre