G-Bani said on Instagram that he would be willing to accept a role in Albanian politics if his video reaches 20,000 likes. He listed three principles, but did not identify the position or publish evidence of a concrete invitation.
Grida Duma has rejected reports linking her with a post in Edi Rama's government. In her public statement on 27 August, the journalist and former MP said she is not waiting for political invitations and that any return would be her own decision.
Edi Rama released another video from the Vuno confrontation on 21 August and challenged Arjan Konomi’s account. The footage and statements published so far present two different versions; neither is fully established by the publicly circulating clips alone.
Evacuations have begun in the Gojan area after a wildfire approached homes, while a separate fire in Milot is spreading near an inhabited zone. Firefighters, Armed Forces personnel and aircraft have been deployed.
A new El País profile published on 20 August 2026 examines how Edi Rama’s political career intersects with his artistic practice, from drawings made during official work to sculptures exhibited in Berlin earlier this year.
Three people, including a 15-year-old, were killed after a car went out of control and struck a concrete kerb on a secondary road in Manëz. Two passengers were transferred to Tirana; police said a 16-year-old was in a serious condition.
Applications are open from 17 August to 18 September 2026 at the Local Police Directorate covering the candidate’s permanent residence. The official notice sets out eligibility rules, required documents and five assessment stages.
A fire at a hotel on Vlora’s Lungomare injured six guests in the early hours of 16 August. Five were transferred to Tirana; the Health Ministry said one patient with severe burns requires continuous monitoring.
AKMC said seven fires were extinguished during the day while operations continue in Vlorë, Shkodër, Korçë and Tirana. According to the agency, none of the active fires threatens inhabited areas.
Albanian citizens will no longer need a visa for short stays in Morocco from 15 August 2026, according to an official announcement by Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Two main lanes toward Durrës will close temporarily from 23:00 to 05:00 on two nights, with traffic moved onto a temporary two-way section. Access toward Tirana International Airport will remain open.
Authorities reported 31 wildfire outbreaks by 18:00 on 13 August, with 14 still active. The largest operations continued in Lurë, Elbasan, Dajt and Krujë; the evening update reported no immediate threat to populated areas.