A powerful explosion in a building in Elbasan has led to the discovery of a second victim, a 69-year-old owner of the apartment where the fire is believed to have originated. Police have arrested a 49-year-old suspect, and investigations are ongoing with experts from the Institute of Construction. The blast has also damaged the building, prompting the evacuation of families and rendering part of the structure uninhabitable.

Shqiptarja.com: Elbasan Explosion: Second Victim Found Under Rubble

The body of a second victim has been found under the rubble following a powerful explosion in a building in Elbasan, Albania; the 69-year-old owner of the apartment where the fire is suspected to have started was discovered after hours of searching.

Top Channel: Explosion Investigation in Elbasan

Investigations into the causes of a tragic explosion in Elbasan have begun, with experts from the Institute of Construction expected to provide assistance.

Top Channel: Second Victim Confirmed in Elbasan Explosion

A second victim has been confirmed from the explosion in a 5-story building in Elbasan, with a 69-year-old individual losing their life.

BalkanWeb: Investigation into explosion in Elbasan: police arrest 49-year-old

Following an explosion in Elbasan, investigators have arrested a 49-year-old suspect, with the police and experts from the Institute of Construction involved.

Shqiptarja.com: Elbasan Building Damaged After Explosion; Families Evacuated

Following an explosion in Elbasan, the mayor stated that a part of the building is uninhabitable and checks are pending for its structural integrity.

An independent investigation has been requested from SPAK into the accusations surrounding the conflict between Prime Minister Edi Rama and Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj. This follows earlier allegations by Mayor Veliaj that Prime Minister Rama threatened his resignation.

Reporter.al: Rama-Veliaj Conflict: Independent Investigation Requested from SPAK

An independent investigation has been requested from SPAK into the accusations within the conflict between Rama and Veliaj.

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

Veliaj alleges that Rama threatened him and demanded his resignation from the Municipality via a message.

The EU has raised an alarm regarding food safety in Albania, with a progress report highlighting significant issues within the Food and Veterinary Authority, problems with pesticides and laboratories, and the risk of corruption in inspections.

Top Channel: EU Alarms on Food Safety in Albania

The EU has issued an alarm regarding food safety in Albania, with a progress report highlighting issues with the Food and Veterinary Authority, pesticides, and laboratories, and warning of corruption risks in inspections.

The court session against former chief prosecutor Adriatik Llalla has been postponed for an unspecified reason. Llalla previously served as the prosecutor general from 2012 to 2017 and was sentenced to two years in prison in 2021 for failing to declare assets.

BalkanWeb: Court session for former chief prosecutor Adriatik Llalla postponed

The court session against former chief prosecutor Adriatik Llalla has been postponed due to an unspecified reason.

Parliament has received a negative assessment from Brussels concerning the defense of Member of Parliament Belinda Balluku. This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny related to her, including previous reports of traces found in a hidden villa in Dhërmi.

Reporter.al: Balluk's Defense: Parliament Receives Failing Grade in Brussels

Parliament has received a negative assessment from Brussels concerning the defense of Belinda Balluk.

Reporter.al: Traces of Belinda Balluk in a Hidden Villa in Dhërmi

Evidence links Belinda Balluk to a hidden villa located in Dhërmi.

A report by BIRN highlights a significant lack of legal framework, protocols, and directives concerning Artificial Intelligence in Albania, indicating that Albanian justice remains outside the era of AI.

BalkanWeb: Shortage of legal framework, protocols, and directives in Albanian Artificial…

BIRN reports a lack of legal framework, protocols, and directives concerning Artificial Intelligence in Albania.

Law enforcement in Tirana arrested a 49-year-old man, known as 'the tough guy of Sauk', for allegedly transporting a pistol on a motorcycle, with a bulletproof vest also found at his home. In Shkodër, a cannabis cultivation operation was uncovered, leading to the arrest of a 57-year-old. Separately, a 70-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a car in Levan-Vlorë.

Shqiptarja.com: Tirana: Man Arrested for Transporting Pistol with Motorcycle

A 49-year-old man, known as 'the tough guy of Sauk', was arrested in Tirana for allegedly transporting a pistol via motorcycle; a bulletproof vest was also found in his home.

Top Channel: Cannabis Cultivation Uncovered in Shkodër, Arrest Made

The operation of cannabis cultivation in Shkodër has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of a 57-year-old individual.

Top Channel: Accident in Levan-Vlorë: 70-Year-Old Hit by Car

An accident occurred in Levan-Vlorë where a 70-year-old was hit by a vehicle and is in critical condition at the hospital.

A report indicates that Albania currently has a zero carbon tax within the EU, with energy prices reaching 142 euros/MWh. Meanwhile, the proposed 2027 budget outlines a reduction in social protection expenditures and an increase in defense spending.

Top Channel: Albania with Zero Carbon Tax in EU

A report indicates Albania has a zero carbon tax within the EU, while the energy price reaches 142 euros/MWh.

BalkanWeb: 2027 Budget: Social protection spending reduced, defense increased

The 2027 budget outlines a reduction in social protection expenditures while increasing spending on defense.