Albania

A devastating road accident in Manzë, Durrës, has resulted in three fatalities, including a newlywed couple and a teenager, with two others injured. The victims were returning from a nightclub when their vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier. The incident has been widely reported, with images showing the destroyed car and authorities identifying the victims.

In political news, a court has rejected Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj's lawsuit against prosecutor Ols Dado, which challenged the legality of Dado's appointment. This development is part of an ongoing legal dispute between the mayor and the prosecutor. Meanwhile, the country continues to battle multiple wildfires, with four blazes remaining active after 25 new outbreaks were reported in the past 24 hours. Approximately 350 operational forces and two helicopters are actively engaged in combating the fires, particularly in areas like Dajt, Priskë, Mirditë, and Tërbun.

Ongoing anti-government protests, now in their 81st day, persist with calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Concerns over depopulation trends are also highlighted by a report showing a 5.5% decline in birth rates in Tirana due to high living costs, while an earlier report detailed allegations of corruption in Tirana's waste management and scientists urged a halt to tourist projects in the Vjosa Delta.