Adriatik Lapaj was injured in the head on the evening of January 4, after the State Police intervened to disperse protesters who had been staging a continuous protest for about a month in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. During the police intervention, Lapaj sustained head injuries caused by a gas canister. Lapaj spoke to TCh from the hospital: Kristi Gongo: Adriatik, you spent the night in emergency care. What happened? Adriatik Lapaj: Around 12:20, police officers appe

Pandeli Opingari, one of the most respected figures in Vlorë sports and a former Flamurtari player, passed away this Sunday from injuries sustained in a road accident two days earlier, while crossing the street at a pedestrian crossing in the city of Vlorë. The incident occurred on January 2 on “Demokracia” street, where the 96-year-old was struck by an Audi driven by a 22-year-old with the initials O.A. Opingari was immediately taken to the hospital and remained in intensive

It is located in the village of Qesarakë, Kolonjë Municipality, and was founded by local residents in honor of the saint Haxhi Babaj. It dates back to the 17th century and has played an important role over the years both in religious and national terms, serving as a shelter for Petro Nini Luarasi. In 1914, the tekke was burned by Greek andartes. The building was three stories high, with stone walls, basements, and spaces built in a rectangular form according to the Bektashi t

Albania continues to be gripped by severe weather for several days, with rainfall, strong winds, and traffic problems in some areas of the country. On several road axes, mainly in mountainous areas, blockages and difficulties in movement have been reported. According to meteorologists, the bad weather is expected to continue until January 7, with occasional heavy rainfall and falling temperatures in higher areas, where snowfall remains problematic. In the north and northeast

U.S. President Donald Trump has published on the social network Truth Social a list showing that 41.3% of Albanian families living in the United States receive social assistance. In this list, President Trump shared data on the receipt of social welfare benefits by immigrant families from other countries in the U.S. as well. According to these data, 41.3% of Albanian immigrant families in the United States benefit from social assistance from the American state. Kosovo is also

The captain of Pogradeci, Vangjel Zguro, is one of those footballers who, beyond his leadership performances on the pitch, also stands out for his direct statements in television studios. Speaking live on the show “Mega Sport,” the 32-year-old spoke with optimism, believing that at the end of the season the lakeside team will be crowned champions of the First Category, despite the 8-point gap from leaders Skënderbeu. “Wait another four months and we’ll be in the Superiore. No

Moisture on the road is suspected to have caused the accident that resulted in the death of a married couple on January 2 in Lezhë. This is the conclusion of the preliminary expert analysis. The Mercedes vehicle in which Petrit and Elona Florini were traveling skidded and turned sideways on the road, leading to a collision with a Porsche vehicle. The couple lost their lives, while two people from the other vehicle were injured. Police sources initially stated that the cause o

January is the month in which Skënderbeu is expected to play four matches, now scheduled with dates and times set by the Albanian Football Association (FSHF). This January, Skënderbeu will play four games starting from next Saturday. On Saturday, January 10, the red-and-whites will play their Albanian Cup match against Tirana in the capital, followed by three First Division league matches. For the championship, Skënderbeu will host Luftëtari on January 17, with the match star

82-year-old Ali Avdolli, who had been reported missing after leaving his home without a trace on New Year’s Eve, has been found dead. After several days of searching, the elderly man’s body was discovered with no signs of life. The exact cause of death and the precise location where he was found remain unknown. Authorities are expected to carry out the necessary procedures to clarify the circumstances of the incident. Police and relevant agencies continue their investigation

A conflict over trivial reasons in Gjirokastër ended with a stabbing and arrests. Police arrested a 19-year-old, A. B., from the village of Asim Zenel, who is suspected of stabbing 24-year-old E. G., a resident of Gjirokastër, during the altercation. The victim is hospitalized but is out of life-threatening danger. Additionally, an 18-year-old, H. H., also from Gjirokastër, is being prosecuted for “failure to report a crime,” as he was allegedly present during the incident bu