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October 11, 2026

Albania: Car bomb in Gjirokastër kills driver — FrontPages.eu, October 11, 2026

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A car bombing in Gjirokastër resulted in the death of the driver, Beqir Devolli, who was allegedly involved in drug trafficking. Another passenger was reported to be out of danger. Anti-government protests continued for their 134th consecutive day in Tirana, with citizens demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Separately, a draft law concerning the Criminal Procedure Code has been introduced, proposing a system of prior censorship for the media. Ergys Agasi, identified as an influential coordinator within power circles, remains a subject of scrutiny as he faces accusations from the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) regarding organized crime and tender manipulation. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted development in Malësi e Madhe and Përmet, and is reportedly suppressing internal criticism within the Socialist Party over a new territorial map.

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A car bombing in Gjirokastër resulted in the death of the driver, Beqir Devolli, who was allegedly involved in drug trafficking in Greece. The incident also left a passenger, Erigels Mela, injured but reportedly out of danger.

Top Channel: Car bombing in Gjirokastër kills driver

A car exploded due to a bomb in the middle of Gjirokastër, Albania, resulting in the death of the driver.

Shqiptarja.com: Car bombing in Gjirokastër kills target Beqir Devolli; suspect linked to drug…

Beqir Devolli, the intended target of a car bombing in Gjirokastër, Albania, has died while being transported to the hospital. The passenger, Erigels Mela, is reported to be out of danger. Devolli was allegedly involved in drug trafficking in Greece.

Top Channel: Car bomb explodes in Gjirokastër, two severely injured

A car exploded in the middle of Gjirokastër due to a car bomb, leaving two people seriously injured and hospitalized.

Citizens continued their 134th consecutive protest against the government in Tirana, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

BalkanWeb: Protest Continues for 134th Day Against Government; Citizens Demand Rama's…

Citizens continue their 134th consecutive protest against the government, with crowds demanding Prime Minister Rama's resignation.

Ergys Agasi is identified as an influential coordinator within the upper echelons of power. He faces accusations from the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) for involvement in organized crime, manipulation of public tenders, and undue influence.

Reporter.al: Ergys Agasi, a Coordinator with Influence in Power Circles

Ergys Agasi is identified as an influential coordinator within the upper echelons of power.

A new draft law concerning the Criminal Procedure Code introduces a system of prior censorship for the media.

Reporter.al: Draft Law on Criminal Procedure Code Establishes Prior Censorship Regime for…

A draft law concerning the Criminal Procedure Code introduces a system of prior censorship for the media.

Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted significant progress in Malësi e Madhe and Përmet, noting their transformation from previously "hopeless regions" into developing destinations.

Shqiptarja.com: PM Rama compares development in Malësi e Madhe and Përmet

Prime Minister Rama highlighted the significant progress in Malësi e Madhe and Përmet, noting they were once considered hopeless regions but are now developing destinations in Albania.

Prime Minister Edi Rama is reportedly suppressing criticism within the Socialist Party (PS) concerning a new territorial map.

Reporter.al: Rama Suppresses Internal PS Criticism Over New Territorial Map

Prime Minister Rama is reportedly suppressing criticism within the Socialist Party (PS) concerning a new territorial map.

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