High temperatures, unusual for the autumn period, are being accompanied by the spread of viral infections, which doctors say are showing more severe symptoms this year. High fever has been one of the main symptoms of this viral infection, said doctor P. Male. Cases are also presenting with bone pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Doctors are also reporting cases of gastroenteritis, while in some patients the viral infections have also affected the lungs, requiring treatment with an

Five mobile phones were found in the early hours of the morning during a search of Sector B of Durrës Prison, where several former officials are being held, including Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. So far, it has not been determined who the devices belong to, and there is no information linking them to any specific person held in this sector. The search was carried out by the structures of the General Directorate of Prisons. Following the discovery of the mobile phones, verificat

During a meeting with the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, Edi Rama said that any intervention by MPs via phone would be considered a criminal offense. He added that he would propose such a law and ask everyone to vote in favor of it. “I will propose that any intervention by a deputy via phone to get someone a job be considered a criminal offense. And I will propose this, look all of you in the eye, and ask you to vote for it. Every message saying, ‘Get this a job,’ or ‘T

Albanian referee Emanuela Rusta will take charge of another important European fixture. She has been appointed to officiate the second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and Frankfurt. The match will be played on September 2 at 18:30 at the “PSG Campus” stadium in Poissy. Rusta will be joined by two other Albanian officials on the refereeing team. Jena Mala will serve as one of the assistant referees, while Eglan

Urban and intercity public transportation is expected to operate with 20 to 30% fewer buses starting today, September 1, as operators say rising costs and high fuel prices no longer allow them to keep their entire fleets in service. The decision is expected to directly affect citizens who use public transportation every day. Associations warn that reducing the number of vehicles will lower service frequency, increase waiting times at stops, and could lead to overcrowding on b

The fund for reimbursable medicines is expected to increase by 28% in 2027. The fund is projected to reach 17.28 billion lekë, up from 13.5 billion lekë in 2026. According to data from the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Budget Program, the reimbursable medicines list is expected to expand by 20 drugs, from 1,356 to 1,376 medicines. Meanwhile, by 2029, the list is projected to include 1,406 medicines. The scheme is also expected to continue supporting around 400,000 patients per year d

A serious family tragedy has shaken Rome, where a couple and their 5-year-old daughter were found dead in their home in the Pietralata area, on the outskirts of the Italian capital. The incident was discovered around midday on Monday, August 31, after relatives of Luca Abbasciano, 42, and Valentina Pambianco, 41, had been unable to reach them for several hours. Police and firefighters arrived at around 1 p.m. and, after forcing open the door, found the bodies of the three fam

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

The first day of school for students this year will be different from previous years. On September 14, there will be no regular lessons in classrooms. Instead, the day will be dedicated to informing and orienting students about school rules, the school environment, the curriculum, and the activities planned to take place after regular classes. The announcement was made by Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro, who said in a social media post that the purpose of the day is to turn

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Evis Sala, has resigned from her position. Sala announced her decision during a government meeting held this Wednesday, bringing an end to her relatively short tenure at the helm of one of the government’s most important ministries. The reasons behind the minister’s resignation have not yet been officially disclosed. However, when submitting her resignation, she is reportedly said to have stated that she “will pursue her academic car