A strong earthquake caused moments of panic, forcing many residents to rush out of their homes. The seismic tremor was recorded at around 19:46 and, according to preliminary assessments by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), had a magnitude of 4.7. Following the initial quake, tremors were felt in several areas, while residents took to the streets, alarmed by fears of aftershocks. Power outages were reported in many areas, creating difficulties for re

Happy birthday, Dr. Stefan Faber! Born in Korçë, Dr. Stefan Faber is one of the city’s most experienced surgeons. He graduated in Albania and continued his specialization in Romania, while also completing numerous training programs in general and laparoscopic surgery in Greece. For many years, Dr. Faber has been serving patients at the Regional Hospital of Korçë with professionalism and dedication, earning the respect and appreciation of colleagues and citizens for his tirele

Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of 66, one of the greatest defenders in the history of Italian football and an icon of AC Milan and the Italian national team. The news was confirmed by the club where he spent his entire professional career. Through a post on social media, Milan paid tribute to its legendary captain: “The history of Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will remain forever, just like his number 6 shirt, a

Two Albanians lost their lives yesterday as a result of an accident that occurred on the island of Crete, Greece. Meanwhile, photos of the victims have been released. They have been identified as Edison Xhaka, 28, from Elbasan, and Aleksandër Toçila, 34, from Gramsh. Both had been living and working for years in the Kissamos area. The accident occurred on the Kissamos–Chania road, near the Kolymbari area. According to preliminary information, the two young men were traveling

The government has approved the new organization of the “After School” program, an initiative that will be extended to 500 public nine-year and high schools across the country. The program will take place outside mandatory school hours and aims to help students strengthen their knowledge, as well as develop sports, artistic, cultural, and creative skills. According to the approved decision, trainers who will be involved in this program will receive a payment of 1,000 lekë for

UEFA and its 55 member associations have issued a joint statement opposing FIFA’s proposal to give private investors ownership interests in the World Cup and other international competitions. In the statement, UEFA describes any attempt to turn the World Cup into an investment asset as unacceptable, emphasizing that it is a global football treasure built over decades through the contribution of players, national teams, and millions of fans around the world. According to UEFA,

Following the arrest of a nursery teacher at a private kindergarten in Tirana accused of abusing a two-year-old child, new details about the incident have emerged. The incident took place at a private kindergarten on Aleksandër Moisiu Street, Villa 18/3, in the former Kinostudio area. When the child's parents picked up their two-year-old and returned home, they noticed bruises on the child's cheek. They then took the child to the hospital to determine the cause of the injurie

Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared that he will remain in office and that his political mission will end only when Albania achieves its goal of joining the European Union. The statement was made during a meeting at the Palace of Brigades with the political leaders of the Socialist Party and the heads of parliamentary committees, where Rama also addressed calls from the opposition and his critics for him to step down. According to the Prime Minister, resigning under pressure

The Director of Albania's National Emergency Service, Dr. Skënder Brataj, has called on doctors and healthcare professionals to become more active on social media in order to combat misinformation and dangerous advice circulating online. According to Brataj, social media has become a major source of information for the public, but it is also being used by people without the proper qualifications to spread myths and false health information. He stressed that doctors should not

The Socialist Party has presented its proposal for Territorial Reform, which envisages the reorganization of local government units and the merger of 15 municipalities across the country. According to the proposal, the municipalities to be merged are: Fushë-Arrëz, Klos, Rrogozhinë, Dimal, Poliçan, Patos, Divjakë, Selenicë, Maliq, Këlcyrë, Memaliaj, Libohovë, Cërrik, Belsh, and Përrenjas. The new model aims to preserve the municipality as the main unit of local self-government