The Morinë border crossing is experiencing heavy traffic, as thousands of citizens and vehicles travel from Kosovo toward Albania.

The end of August has brought a wave of travel by Kosovars to Albania’s beaches, as they make the most of the final days of their holidays before the new school year begins on September 1.

Official data from the Directorate for Borders and Emigration show that between 5:00 a.m. on August 29 and 8:00 a.m. on August 30, 51,278 Kosovo citizens arrived in Albania, accompanied by 14,692 cars and buses.

The days before this period also recorded high figures. Between August 24 and 28, 152,694 Kosovo citizens and 46,870 vehicles entered Albanian territory through the Morinë crossing.

Taking the entire August 24–30 period into account, entries into Albania through this crossing reached 203,972 people, while the number of vehicles stood at 61,562.

This intense activity at the border is closely linked to the end of the holiday season, as many families bid farewell to summer before their children return to school.

The heavy traffic at Morinë reflects a continuing pattern observed throughout the summer. Statistics for May, June and July show nearly 1.43 million entries by Kosovo citizens into Albania, mainly with the coastline as their destination.

This overall figure also includes Kosovars living abroad who, while spending their holidays in their homeland, chose to visit Albania’s beaches as well.

With the arrival of September, the flow is expected to remain high, but this time in the opposite direction, toward Kosovo, as holidaymakers return and prepare for the start of the school year.

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A tragedy occurred on Monday on the coast of Shëngjin, where a young man from Kosovo, identified as Shpejtim Syla, lost his life.

The “Adem Kastrati” Secondary School of Arts in Gjilan, where the deceased completed his studies, reacted to the premature loss of its former student.

In a message of condolence, the school’s officials expressed their deep sorrow. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Shpejtim’s family, friends, teachers and the entire student community, especially his classmates,” the statement said.

The school’s message noted that Shpejtim Syla studied in the Painting Department for three years, completing his secondary education in May this year. “His early departure from this world represents a great loss for his family and for all of us who had the opportunity to know him. May his soul rest in peace!” the school’s statement read.

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This Monday, August 24, 2026, an 18-year-old from Kosovo lost his life in the Kuna area of Shëngjin.

The young man was found unresponsive in the water. The exact circumstances of the incident are not yet known, while investigators are looking into whether the 18-year-old drowned or suffered cardiac arrest while in the sea.

The body was transported to the morgue at Lezhë Hospital, where a forensic examination is expected to be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident.

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The port authority of Sarandë has imposed a full blockade on all floating vessels in the coastal area stretching from Sarandë to Borsh, including Ksamil, due to worsening weather conditions and sea state.

According to the official notice, the movement of all types of watercraft has been suspended immediately due to strong winds and wave heights that have exceeded safe navigation parameters. The order affects all speedboats, fishing boats, and any other vessel used for tourist or private purposes.

The ban came into effect at 6:00 a.m. on August 23, 2025, and will remain in force indefinitely until sea conditions improve and the Sarandë Port Authority issues a new order lifting the measure. Authorities have urged every owner and operator of vessels not to violate this decision, warning that any attempt to sail in these conditions will be considered a legal violation and will face corresponding penalties under the laws in force.

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According to data from the Directorate of Border and Migration, between 05:00 and 09:00 alone, 11,725 citizens from Kosovo entered Albanian territory in 2,740 vehicles. The heavy influx caused temporary queues at the border, while authorities put all inspection counters into operation to speed up procedures.

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Meanwhile, a facilitated crossing regime is being applied for vehicles with Kosovo license plates, in implementation of the agreements in force. For vehicles with foreign plates, on the other hand, accelerated procedures are being followed with the aim of avoiding delays.

The situation in the direction of Morina has also been worsened by two accidents that occurred one after the other in Vermica, near the border with Albania.

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Media sources say that he returned safe and sound to his family, although it had initially been suspected that he had drowned in the sea.

According to the same sources, the man in question was having coffee at a cafe.

Meanwhile, his family had become worried because he was late.

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