The injured were transported to the Trauma Hospital in Tirana, while one of the injured is in serious health condition. Police forces arrived at the scene and are working to fully clarify the circumstances of the accident.

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According to the police announcement, at around 20:30 in the village of Agonas, the two brothers were in a field gathering feed for livestock when, under circumstances that have not yet been clarified, citizen M. Rr., 76, allegedly struck his brother E. Rr., 74, with a sharp object, a knife.

After the incident, the injured man was rushed for medical assistance, but due to the wounds he sustained, he did not survive and died in hospital.

Police were able to apprehend and escort the suspected perpetrator, while further procedural actions are being carried out against him.

Under the direction of the Prosecution, the investigative team is continuing its work to fully clarify the circumstances of this incident and to document it legally.

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With umbrellas and other rain protection, citizens set off along several of the capital’s main roads. During the march, they voiced slogans against the government and reiterated the demands they have been presenting for weeks at gatherings held in Tirana.

Citizens’ participation was not diminished by the nonstop rain, as they continued moving along the route set by the organizers. In some cases, the protesters stopped to deliver speeches and convey their messages to state institutions.

According to participants, their decision to protest despite the bad weather shows their determination to continue the civic action. They expressed the belief that the rainfall does not lessen public dissatisfaction and cannot stop the protests that have been taking place for several weeks.

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On Tuesday afternoon, heavy hail struck the village of Drizë in Gramsh, where residents report major damage to seasonal crops and vineyards.

According to residents’ testimonies, the storm lasted only a few minutes, but it was enough to cause damage to part of the agricultural output, putting at risk the work and investments made over the past months.

Farmers are asking for the damage to be assessed, while unstable weather conditions continue to remain a concern for agriculture, livestock and infrastructure during this period.

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During his speech, the head of state said the event was being held at a time when citizens are publicly expressing their concerns and expectations peacefully.

Begaj stressed that, in keeping with the constitutional position and neutrality of the President, the right to express oneself and to take part in public life is a value protected by the Constitution.

According to him, this right must be exercised in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the country.

The President underlined that the consolidation of democracy and the country’s sustainable development rest on the shared commitment of citizens and institutions to act in line with the Constitution, the national interest, and the public interest.

“The constitutional framework, together with the rules of the rule of law and democracy, constitute the main guarantee for the proper functioning of society,” Begaj said.

The head of state added that he remains committed to defending the Constitution, the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as fostering a climate of cooperation and dialogue that serves the national interest, the country’s European future, and its Euro-Atlantic values.

In the rest of his speech, Begaj praised the Tirana Prefecture as an institution that, since 1926, has served as a bridge between central government and local communities, ensuring stability, order, and development.

He said the 100th anniversary of this institution is a moment for reflection on the role of public administration and the need to improve the quality of service to citizens.

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According to preliminary information, the driver of the vehicle was rushed to hospital and is in serious health condition.

The incident was recorded on the road segment linking Durrës with Plepa, while police are working to fully clarify the causes and circumstances of the accident.

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He mentioned Iran and competitors in the region as part of the interference that, according to him, aims to obstruct the development of the project. The Prime Minister further stated that the protests are taking place in Tirana, while in Vlora, where the project is expected to be built, citizens support it.

“This is exactly what is happening. There is a lot of interference, whether from Iran, with which we have been in a cyber war for three years, or from competitors in the region who do not want this development in Albania. There are also the concerns of a part of the population that wants other things. But we were elected to do what we promised, and among those promises is this project. It is very interesting, because there are protests in Tirana, while in Vlora, where the project is supposed to be carried out, people want the project,” Rama declared.

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For three consecutive days, Elbasan County has been characterized by unstable weather. High temperatures prevailed during the morning, while heavy rainfall and local storms were recorded in the afternoon hours.

This afternoon’s rainfall, accompanied by electrical activity and numerous lightning strikes, was very intense for several minutes, significantly reducing visibility on the main roads.

Difficulties in vehicle movement were reported հատկապես on the Elbasan–Peqin road axis, where drivers faced difficult traffic conditions.

Police have urged drivers to exercise increased caution, maintain a safe distance, and adjust their speed according to weather conditions.

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“We are not calling Edi Rama, but the head of the Socialist Party and the prime minister. We have requested Rama ever since the charges were communicated to Meta, and we will see Kryemadhi’s submissions, if they are made available to us. We have proceeded with an ordinary trial, we asked for Mr. Rama to come and testify, and we will see whether the court will accept it,” he said.

Cakrani also spoke about the clash between former spouses Meta and Kryemadhi, stressing that Meta’s tension is linked to the fact that Monika Kryemadhi’s cousin is mentioned 327 times in the case file, whom the former president considers a conspirator.

“We should not aggravate it as if it were a quarrel; it was a moment when Shatku was mentioned, a key witness. These things arose because if Shatku had been called, they would not have had this conflict. Shatku is mentioned 327 times in the file and has not been called, and this seems like there is a plot. Twenty months and 2 days have passed and it is still not known why he is being held.

There was tension and Meta raised his voice. Shatku is Kryemadhi’s cousin and Meta has his own opinion; he thinks there has been a plot. Neither Kryemadhi nor Shatku have carried out plots; McGonigal, Dumani and Kim did.

Meta has also called Gonigal as a witness because there are suspicions that in 2017 he was in Albania. That year he had just taken the post of head of the Republic and an attack began against him, where McGonifal, Yuri Kim and opponents caused him to be in that situation,” Cakrani said.

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According to preliminary estimates based on quarterly Gross Domestic Product, “Public administration” made a contribution of 1.71 percentage points, while “Net taxes” added another 1.11 percentage points.

On the other hand, branches of the real economy, from extractive industry to agriculture and construction, recorded growth of only 1.08%, thus accounting for just 28% of the impact on economic expansion.

According to these indicators, economic activities directly linked to business have recorded the slowest growth rate since 2012, with the exception of 2020, when the economy was hit by the consequences of the pandemic.

This is the second consecutive year in which the main weight of economic growth has been carried by the “state.” In 2024, public administration and net taxes accounted for 51% of growth for the first time in the history of the transition, while in 2025 this trend has deepened even further. Under normal conditions, outside exceptional cases such as elections or the pandemic period, the contribution of these two activities usually ranges from 15% to 30%.

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