Prime Minister Edi Rama met with several parents of children with disabilities, with whom he discussed the establishment of a National Council and strengthening the role of teaching assistants.

During the conversation, Rama emphasized the importance of creating a special training scheme for these teachers. He also called for the possibility of additional financial support for them to be considered.

“A training system must be established, and the possibility of providing these teachers with additional financial support must be examined. They should receive a bonus on top of their salary,” Rama said.

Another proposal by the prime minister was the establishment of a consultative council that would meet regularly to address identified problems in a timely manner.

“We must organize a consultative council that meets at regular intervals and has a small secretariat—someone who can refer problems in real time,” Rama said.

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A road collision occurred at midday on Friday on the Lezhë-Shkodër road, near the Blinisht intersection. A taxi and a van transporting teachers were involved.

As a result of the collision, two women and a girl were injured. All three were taken to hospital to receive the necessary medical treatment and, according to preliminary information, are not in life-threatening condition.

It is suspected that the van carrying teachers was entering the highway when it collided with the taxi. The full causes and circumstances of the event will be clarified during the investigation.

Police went to the accident scene and began checks to determine the dynamics of the collision between the two vehicles.

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The Bank of Albania assesses that the financial position of households and businesses continues to be solid, yet uncertainties stemming from the international arena have deepened. Protracted wars, movements in energy markets, and dynamics in the real estate sector constitute the most significant sources of risk for the country.

In the analysis conducted for the first half of the year, reflected in the Financial Stability Report for the January-June 2026 period, the central monetary institution notes that the financial health of the private sector remains satisfactory. This is due to the fact that both income levels and debt burdens are kept within manageable parameters.

However, the document highlights that businesses are encountering difficulties in finding specialized labor, while the global geopolitical climate is generating more uncertainty. “The continuation of fighting in Ukraine and military tensions in the Middle East show tendencies to escalate further, negatively impacting quotas for crude oil, gas, and the supply chains that depend on them,” the Bank of Albania’s assessment states.

According to the Central Bank, threats coming from the “external environment” are labeled as “medium,” but their intensity has increased compared to a year ago. On the other hand, some positive indicators have helped mitigate these pressures, such as the economic expansion of our main trading partners and the maintenance of low short-term interest rates on global stock exchanges.

In the regular surveys the Bank of Albania conducts with the banking sector, the risk stemming from the international landscape is ranked as the main challenge for the Albanian economy. Immediately after it, banks list the performance in the real estate market as the second most worrying factor.

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The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime has announced that on Wednesday, questioning sessions will be held for three persons under investigation, including the former director of the State Intelligence Service, Vlora Hyseni.

Criminal proceeding no. 20/1 of 2025 includes Fatjon Kalluçi and Embro Sulejmani, in addition to Hyseni. The Special Prosecution, on September 23, 2026, submitted to the court requests for their questioning, for whom security measures were imposed at an earlier stage.

The measure of “house arrest” has been imposed on Vlora Hyseni, who is accused of committing criminal offenses provided for by articles 302/2 and 295/a/1 of the Criminal Code.

On the other hand, Fatjon Kalluçi, suspected of violating article 295/a/1, and Embro Sulejmani, suspected of the criminal offense under article 302/2, are being held under the measure of “detention in prison”.

For Kalluçi and Sulejmani, the court session will begin at 09:00 on September 24, 2026.

Meanwhile, the questioning session for Vlora Hyseni is scheduled for the same date, September 24, 2026, but starting at 12:00.

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Kosovo’s admission to the international ATA Carnet system is being viewed as a beneficial development for the business community, as this mechanism aims to simplify customs procedures and enable local businesses to participate in international fairs and activities.

Economics expert Jakup Bellaqa told “Bota sot” that inclusion in this system could help expand Kosovo businesses and promote their products in foreign markets.

According to him, membership in ATA Carnet is a positive, albeit temporary, step, as it gives Kosovo companies the opportunity to participate in international fairs without paying customs duties on imports made as part of these activities. Bellaqa stressed that this makes it easier to export “Made in Kosova” products by avoiding import customs duties and having a positive impact on Kosovo’s economic development. According to him, this process could support the economy’s development trends and the presence of local products in the international market.

Bellaqa also emphasized that this document, also known as the “passport for goods,” gives Kosovo products the right to be exported without customs duties and taxes for a temporary period while participating in international fairs.

He added that participation in these activities could help businesses establish contacts with international companies. According to the expert, these connections could lead to new trade partnerships and open up further opportunities and potential for business development.

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Albania’s diplomatic corps is expected to undergo changes. According to sources obtained by Eksiola Shehu, a journalist with Euronews Albania, Uran Ferizi, currently Albania’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, is expected to be appointed to head the Permanent Mission to the OSCE.

Ferizi will succeed Eglantina Gjermeni in the post. Meanwhile, his hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee is expected to take place this week.

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Flames in the Himarë area continue to spread rapidly, significantly worsening the situation. So far, the fire has engulfed and burned two homes, while around 40 other homes are also at risk.

Firefighting teams are trying to neutralize the hotspots on the ground, but the spread of the flames is making intervention difficult.

Residents have requested urgent assistance from the air, as the fire is advancing toward other homes.

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This Friday, via a video message on X, Prime Minister Edi Rama sent a congratulatory message to his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on a historic day for the Italian executive.

The head of state published a video message, appreciating the significant political achievement for the neighboring country.

After 1,413 days in office, the government led by Meloni has become the longest-lasting in the history of the Italian Republic.

Meloni took office as prime minister in October 2022, leading one of the longest-serving executives Italy has ever seen.

In his remarks, Rama addressed the Italian prime minister: “Giorgia, I just learned that you now lead the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic. Really? I guess I had gotten used to bad habits, since I changed my interlocutor in Rome as often as Milan changes coaches.”

He also added that, despite the left’s predictions, Italian democracy is not at risk.

“And yet, strangely, Italian democracy does not seem endangered at all, contrary to what we had predicted, especially us on the left, when you arrived at Palazzo Chigi wearing black trousers.”

Rama also recalled the initial concern of Ursula von der Leyen: “I remember Ursula was quite worried at the time, wasn’t she? On the contrary, she must be very happy about this record of yours now. Because instead of marching on Europe, as we feared, you embraced Europe and helped it better understand issues like security and illegal immigration.”

He then ironized about a supposed democratic deficit: “However, the full truth must be admitted: since you came, an extraordinary democratic deficit has been noticed in Italy. You have sidelined men from the power struggle, which has now become a women’s affair, exclusively women’s.”

In closing, Rama also challenged his own record and mentioned Germany: “What can I say, dear Giorgia? Now only one record remains to be broken: mine. And let no one dare tell me that Italy is not part of the Balkans, even though we are always behind Germany, where another distinguished lady has governed even longer than I have. Long live Italy, long live Italian women and Albanian women!”

Full video message from Rama to Giorgia Meloni:

Georgia, I’m reading that as of today you head the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic.

Really? I had gotten used to changing my interlocutor in Rome at the pace of Milan’s coaching changes.

Look how strange democracy is in Italy, it doesn’t seem at all in danger, considering all that we on the left had predicted when you took office at Palazzo Chigi, wearing black trousers.

Ursula was also quite worried back then, but today she will be happy about this new record you’ve set because instead of marching on the body of Europe as we feared, you embraced Europe, and even helped them better understand some issues regarding security, illegal immigration, but we must all say it, since you came, there is a huge democratic deficit in Italy. You got rid of men from the power struggle, and now it has become an exclusive contest among women. What can I say, dear Georgia, now there is another record to break, my record.

And let them not say that Italy is not in the Balkans because we are behind Germany where a respected lady has governed even longer than I have.

Long live Italy, long live women, Italian and Albanian.

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The fire in Shashicë, Vlora, has spread significantly, fueled by the wind. The operation by forces on the ground is facing difficulties due to the rugged terrain.

Vlora Mayor Vlora Mersni said that, for the time being, the flames are not threatening homes, as there are no inhabited areas near the zone affected by the fire.

According to Mersni, the absence of homes nearby means there is currently no danger. She stressed that all emergency structures have been deployed on the ground and are on full alert, although the difficult terrain is hampering the response.

The situation is being monitored continuously, while teams will continue working to bring the fire perimeter under control, contain the spread of the flames and prevent any potential threat to inhabited areas.

The mayor urged local residents to exercise caution and not obstruct the movement of emergency vehicles. Shashica is located approximately 8 km from the city of Vlora.

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Three people were injured during a conflict that took place at around 12:30 a.m. in the city of Tepelena. According to police, those injured were A. B., 39, and E. B., 41, who are brothers, as well as M. B., 46, their cousin. All three are residents of Tepelena.

The incident is suspected to have started over trivial motives before escalating into the use of blunt objects. The injured individuals were transported to hospital and are out of danger.

Police have begun work to identify and apprehend the people involved in the conflict.

The official statement said the investigative team was continuing its work to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident, identify the other people involved and bring the perpetrators to criminal justice.

“At around 12:30 a.m. in the city of Tepelena, it is suspected that, during a conflict over trivial motives between several people, citizens A. B., 39, E. B., 41, (brothers), and M. B., 46, (the cousin of the other two citizens), all residents of Tepelena, were injured as a result of being struck with blunt objects. The injured individuals are in hospital and out of danger,” the police statement said.

Police said that, after the procedural actions are completed, they will provide more detailed information about the case.

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