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The news focuses heavily on Kosovo electing a new president, Justina Shiroka-Pula, with congratulations from Albanian President Bajram Begaj and Prime Minister Edi Rama. Other top stories include a price reduction for oil in Albania, domestic crime incidents (assault on a police officer, gas…
Justina Shiroka-Pula has been elected as the new President of Kosovo. Albanian President Bajram Begaj congratulated her, emphasizing Albania's support for Kosovo's European future, while Prime Minister Edi Rama noted the challenging phase of electing a head of state.
The Transparency Board has decided to lower the price of oil by 3 Lekë per liter, with the new price of 210 Lekë per liter effective from 11:30 AM.
A 19-year-old police officer was assaulted with a baseball bat in Krujë, with suspicions he was communicating on Instagram with a minor, and was attacked by her brothers.
A gas cylinder explosion occurred in a residence in Roskovec, resulting in injuries to a 75-year-old woman and causing significant material damage.
On the third anniversary of the Hamas attack in Israel, Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the lives of young people were stolen by the darkness of hatred.
Minister Hoxha congratulated the new President of Kosovo, calling it a testament to the maturity of democratic institutions and prioritizing citizens' interests over political divisions.
Alket Rizai, who was on leave from prison in Greece, is suspected of fleeing towards Albania or Kosovo, allegedly using a police siren to evade checkpoints.
A collision between two vehicles in Lezhë resulted in one car overturning on the road, with speed and improper overtaking suspected as causes.
Prime Minister Rama stated that the election of President Justina Shiroka-Pula marks a challenging phase for Kosovo and the entire region.
