Authorities are now investigating the death of a 53-year-old man in the Bulqizë mountains as a homicide, after a bullet was found in his chest. The death was initially reported as a possible attack by wild animals.

BalkanWeb: Man Found Dead in Bulqiza Mountains: Attacked by Wild Animals or Murdered?

A 53-year-old man was found dead in the Bulqiza mountains, with his body showing signs of attack, raising questions about whether he was killed by wild animals or murdered.

Shqiptarja.com: Bulqizë: Death Initially Reported as Bear Attack Now Suspected Homicide

In Bulqizë, a 62-year-old man, initially reported to have died from a bear attack, was found with a bullet in his chest, leading police to investigate as a homicide.

An independent investigation by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has been requested into the alleged conflict between Prime Minister Edi Rama and Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Mayor Veliaj had previously claimed that Prime Minister Rama demanded his resignation through a threatening message.

BalkanWeb: BIRN: Rama-Veliaj Conflict, Independent Investigation Sought from SPAK

BIRN reports on a conflict between Rama and Veliaj, with calls for an independent investigation by SPAK.

Reporter.al: Veliaj Claims Rama Demanded Resignation Via Threatening Message

Mayor Veliaj alleges that Prime Minister Rama demanded his resignation from the municipality through a threatening message.

New details have emerged in the ongoing corruption investigation involving Belinda Balluku, a Member of Parliament, with traces linked to her discovered at a hidden villa in Dhërmi. Balluku was dismissed from her roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy in February 2026 amid a corruption probe.

Reporter.al: Belinda Balluku's Traces Found in Hidden Villa in Dhërmi

Traces linked to Belinda Balluku have been discovered at a hidden villa located in Dhërmi, Albania.

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his call for dialogue with students, even as a 'stone table' protest continues in front of the Prime Ministry. Meanwhile, reports highlight concerns over protest-related arrests and alleged police mistreatment of journalists.

Top Channel: Rama Repeats Call for Dialogue with Students

Prime Minister Edi Rama has reiterated his invitation for dialogue with students, while a 'stone table' protest continues in front of the Prime Ministry.

Reporter.al: One in Five Arrests During Protests Violate the Law

Analysis indicates that one in five arrests made during protests occurred in violation of legal procedures.

Reporter.al: 'Blacklist' of Protesters: Experts Say It Violates Constitution and Aims to…

Experts have stated that the creation of a 'blacklist' targeting protesters infringes upon the constitution and is intended to suppress demonstrations.

Reporter.al: Journalists Face Violence and Police Abuse During Protests in Albania

Journalists covering recent protests in Albania have reportedly encountered violence and mistreatment from police forces.

Reporter.al: 'No Turning Back': Attempt to Suppress Protest Fuels Anger in Tirana

The reported attempt to suppress protests has intensified anger among citizens in Tirana, with a sentiment that there is 'no turning back'.

Top Channel has revealed exclusive recommendations from the European Commission concerning Albania's relations with the EU. Concurrently, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha, speaking from Berlin, emphasized Albania's desire for a merit-based evaluation for EU membership, rather than seeking shortcuts.

Top Channel: Exclusive: BE-Albania Relations, Top Channel Reveals EU Commission…

Top Channel has exclusively revealed the recommendations of the European Commission regarding Albania's relations with the EU.

Shqiptarja.com: EU Membership: Hoxha from Berlin States Albania Seeks Merit-Based Evaluation…

From Berlin, Hoxha stated that Albania is not seeking shortcuts for EU membership but rather an evaluation based on merit.

Several criminal incidents and fatal accidents have been reported across the country. These include the murder of a 39-year-old woman by her son, an explosion caused by an explosive device on a car in Lezhë, and two separate fatal hit-and-run accidents in Durrës. Additionally, an international fugitive and another convicted of murder in Italy and Albania have been arrested in Vlorë.

Top Channel: Details Emerge in Murder of 39-Year-Old Albanian Woman by Her Son

Shocking details have surfaced regarding the murder of a 39-year-old Albanian woman by her son, who later went to the police covered in blood.

Top Channel: International Fugitive Arrested in Vlorë After Six Years

A person who was internationally wanted has been arrested in Vlorë, having evaded justice for six years.

Top Channel: Explosion in Lezhë; Explosive Device Placed on a Benz Car

An explosion occurred in Lezhë after an explosive device was placed on a Mercedes-Benz car in a garage.

Top Channel: Fatal Accident in Durrës; Driver Flees Scene

A fatal accident occurred in Durrës, where a 48-year-old driver hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene.

Shqiptarja.com: Fugitive Convicted of Murder in Italy and Albania Arrested in Vlorë

Mariglen Doga, a fugitive convicted of murder in both Italy and Albania, was arrested at his residence in Vlorë; he was previously accused of extortion against a businessman.

Shqiptarja.com: Durrës: Passenger Dies After Car Crashes into Curb; Driver Flees Scene

In Durrës, a passenger lost their life when a car collided with a curb, and the driver fled the scene.

Emergency forces are conducting a simulated air accident exercise at Rinas Airport, with authorities assuring the public there is no cause for alarm.

Top Channel: Emergency Forces to Simulate Air Accident at Rinas Airport

Increased emergency forces will be present at Rinas Airport today for a simulated air accident exercise, with authorities assuring the public not to worry.