US officials warn of higher oil and gas prices due to closure of Strait of Hormuz

A day after US President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz “open,” officials within his administration are raising their forecasts for oil and gasoline prices as “restrictions” block the flow of energy through that critical waterway. The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) now expects energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz to … Read more

Trump changes recommendations for childhood vaccines, MMR intended to be divided into three doses

United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that aims to significantly change federal recommendations for childhood vaccinations in the United States. Under the new order, routine recommendations will focus on vaccines against 11 diseases, while several other vaccines will be recommended primarily for children at increased risk. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines, … Read more

Construction of 5-storey building allowed, Himara crime boss arrested, 3 other police officers also handcuffed (NAMES)

After the incident of the construction of an unauthorized 5-story building in Himara, which was demolished by the IKMT, the first procedural actions were carried out by the State Police and they arrested the owner of the building in flagrante delicto. The Police Supervision Agency continues investigative actions to fully document the responsibilities of the … Read more

The new law on the State Police enters into force / From the General Director to the heads of police stations, here are the main changes

Changes to the Law on the State Police come into force, affecting the organization of management structures, appointments to the management levels of the police, the structure of the Police Post, as well as the rank system. One of the main changes relates to the Director General of the State Police. With the new law, … Read more

Albanians will no longer eat Brazilian meat/ Ministry ultimatum to AKU: From September 3…

Albania is expected to stop importing beef and poultry from Brazil, following changes in European rules for products of animal origin. The measure is related to the European Union’s requirements for countries and establishments allowed to export animal products to the European market. Under the new rules, which will apply from September 3, 2026, the … Read more