This Thursday, a 65-year-old man died in the Porto Palermo area of Himara after an explosive detonated while he was fishing.

According to preliminary information, the man is suspected of having been using a homemade explosive for fishing, which detonated in his hand.

The explosion caused severe injuries to the 65-year-old’s body and limbs. Despite efforts to provide assistance and transport him to hospital, he died on the way.

Police have launched an investigation to fully establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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A fatal accident occurred in the village of Torovicë, Lezhë, where a person lost his life while traveling in a farm vehicle. Preliminary information suggests that the driver lost control and was subsequently trapped beneath the vehicle.

Dod Samari suffered serious injuries and, despite efforts to save him, died at the scene.

Police, together with the investigative team, have launched an inquiry to fully establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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One of the children of the family in Postribë has been found dead, after their house was engulfed in flames today. The incident occurred in the village of Domen, as authorities and firefighters continue searching for the bodies of the mother and her other child.

Police sources said that unfortunately, during the search, they found the body of one of the children under the debris from the fire.

The house in the village of Domen, Postribë, in the Shkodër region, burned down today (July 29). Inside were the mother and two children who are unresponsive, and it is unclear whether they have lost their lives or not.

The mother and two children had gone to the old house, which was uninhabitable and caught fire. The dwelling is about a 30-minute walk from the vehicle road.

Firefighters arrived but the house was already burned due to the mountainous terrain and the delay in notification.

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A tragic incident occurred in Pogradec, where a person lost his life after being accidentally injured while working on a residence.

According to preliminary information, the victim was working on a house when he was accidentally injured by a grinder (troko).

Immediately after the incident, he was urgently transported to the hospital for medical treatment, but due to the severity of his injuries, he did not survive.

Police are at the scene and have launched an investigation to clarify the full circumstances of the event.

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Yesterday afternoon in Pristina, a 26-year-old lost his life at his workplace after a crane collapsed. Another worker at this construction site was also injured in the incident.

The Labor Inspectorate announced that the crane fell during its assembly process at the site, while adding that the necessary expert investigation will be conducted to determine the cause.

“Regarding the cause of the accident, it is still too early at this stage to draw an inspector’s conclusion, as the nature and circumstances of the case require further investigations and expert analyses to determine the exact cause of the accident, as well as responsibility regarding the implementation of workplace safety and health measures,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Kosovo Police, in cooperation with the Pristina prosecutor’s office, have already launched an investigation into the case.

“Police units arrived at the scene and took the necessary actions. Currently, the relevant police units, in coordination with the state prosecutor, have begun investigations to fully clarify the circumstances of the case,” the police stated.

The Mayor of Pristina, Përparim Rama, expressed condolences to the family of the 26-year-old who died at his workplace, adding that workplace safety must be a non-negotiable condition.

The crane that collapsed at the site broke and fell onto the roof of a nearby house, causing considerable damage.

The homeowner stated that no one was inside the house at the time of the incident.

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A convict has died at the Fier Institute for the Execution of Penal Decisions (IEVP). According to preliminary information, the citizen in question is Artur (Gent) Ymer Doku (Sherifi), born on January 9, 1974, in Burrel and residing in Tirana.

Doku was serving a 15-year prison sentence for the criminal offenses of “premeditated murder” in collaboration, in two instances, and “illegal possession of weapons,” according to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Code.

The death is suspected to be of natural causes, as the 52-year-old had heart problems.

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Preng Gjoka, the 71-year-old who was seriously injured in a road accident at the beginning of July, has passed away at the Trauma Hospital in Tirana.

The serious incident occurred on the morning of July 4 on the Lezhë–Milot road, near the Rrile intersection. The elderly man was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a “Benz” vehicle with Kosovo license plates.

As a result of the impact, he suffered multiple injuries and was immediately taken to the Regional Hospital of Lezha for first aid, and then urgently transferred to the Trauma Hospital in the capital for specialized treatment.

Despite continuous medical care, the 71-year-old could not survive his injuries and passed away several weeks after the accident.

Immediately after the collision, the driver of the vehicle was escorted and detained by the Police. Authorities are continuing investigations to fully clarify the causes and responsibilities of this incident.

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At around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, a 75-year-old man died at Orikum Beach, with preliminary suspicions indicating that he suffered a heart attack.

The elderly man was on vacation with his family. At around 11:30 a.m., shortly after entering the sea, he began to feel unwell and headed for the shore, where he subsequently lost consciousness.

His family members and beachgoers at the scene immediately pulled him ashore and called for help.

An ambulance from Orikum arrived at the scene, where medical personnel performed resuscitation procedures, but were unable to revive the 75-year-old.

Preliminary indications suggest that his death was caused by a heart attack. The relevant authorities are expected to confirm the full circumstances of the incident.

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Academician Emin Riza, one of the most important Albanian scholars in the field of traditional architecture and cultural heritage, has passed away at the age of 89.

Academician Riza was born on July 3, 1937, in Shkodër and throughout his professional career dedicated his life to documenting, studying, and protecting the values of Albanian material heritage.

He worked for many years as a researcher, lecturer, and specialist at the Institute of Cultural Monuments, leaving an extraordinary contribution to the preservation of historical centers and traditional Albanian houses. Among his most well-known works are “The Museum City of Gjirokastër” (1980), a fundamental study on the architectural and historical values of this city, and “Albanian Houses with Qoshk” (2018), a monograph published by the Academy of Sciences that deals with the typology and features of traditional Albanian folk dwellings.

During his scientific activity, Emin Riza published 16 monographs, some of them in collaboration with other scholars, as well as over 130 scientific articles in specialized journals, where he addressed folk architecture, traditional structures, and Albanian historical cities.

He was also the editor-in-chief of the scientific journals “Studia Albanica” and “Monumentet”, playing an important role in the development of studies on national cultural heritage.

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Academician Emin Riza, one of the most renowned Albanian scholars in the field of cultural heritage and traditional architecture, has passed away at the age of 89.

He was born on July 3, 1937, in Shkodër. With a long career as a researcher, lecturer, and specialist at the Institute of Cultural Monuments, Acad. Riza made a distinguished contribution to the documentation, protection, and promotion of Albanian material heritage.

Among his most important works are “The Museum City of Gjirokastër” (1980), a fundamental study on the built heritage of Gjirokastër, its characteristic houses, and its values as a museum city, as well as “Albanian Houses with Qoshk” (2018), a monograph published by the Academy of Sciences that addresses the typology of traditional Albanian folk houses with qoshk and their architectural values.

Academician Riza was the author of 16 monographs, five of them co-authored, as well as 134 scientific articles published in specialized journals, including “Studia Albanica”, “Albanian Folk Architecture”, and “Monumentet”, where he dealt with the typologies of folk houses, building structures, and the heritage of historical cities.

He was also the editor-in-chief of the journals “Studia Albanica” and “Monumentet”, encouraging the publication of studies on Albanian cultural heritage. Academician Riza was the initiator of the Law “On Cultural Heritage” and the chair of the working group for the preparation of the dossiers of Gjirokastër and Berat for UNESCO, which contributed to the inclusion of these cities on the World Heritage List. For his extraordinary contribution to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, Academician Emin Riza was honored with the title “Honorary Citizen” of Gjirokastër and of Berat. He was also an external member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo, a significant recognition of his scientific authority throughout the Albanian space.

The Academy of Sciences of Albania and the Permanent Commission of Cultural Heritage express their most sincere condolences to the family, friends, academic community, and long-time collaborators of Academician Emin Riza for this great human and scientific loss.

The tributes will be held today at the premises of the funeral agency Alba 2000, near the Medrese. The farewell ceremony to the final resting place will take place at 16:00, at the Tufina cemetery.

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In the early hours of the morning, a tragic incident was recorded in Himara, where an employee of the Electricity Distribution Operator (OSHEE) lost his life while on duty.

The victim is a 55-year-old originally from Elbasan, who was sent to Himara to support field teams in repairing faults caused in the network. During the intervention, he suffered a fatal incident.

Initial suspicions are that the employee may have come into contact with electricity, but the cause of death will be determined only after the completion of investigations and technical expertise.

The police and the investigative team have immediately launched actions at the scene to document the circumstances of the accident, while authorities are expected to shed light on how this tragic event occurred. We recall that yesterday Himara and the coastal area of the country were hit by strong storms, causing material damage and faults in power lines.

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