Designed by journalist Marin Mema and crafted by sculptor Julian Muçollari, this 9-meter-tall monument was realized through the joint efforts of historian Paulin Zefi, regional Albanian actors, and the Lezha Municipal Council.

Attending the inauguration ceremony was Mayor of Lezha Pjerin Ndreu, Mayor of Shkodra Benet Beci, historian Paulin Zefi, journalist Marin Mema; as well as other historians, researchers and numerous citizens.

Lezha Mayor Ndreu stated, ” Overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Queen Teuta returns as a timeless monument to our history, identity, and pride. Today, Lezha offers yet another profound reason to be explored.”

“This monument is a new tourism asset that blends natural beauty with historical grandeur,” Ndreu said. On his part, Mayor Beci stated that, “This is a shared corridor where Shkodra, Ulcinj, Lezha, Durrës and the entire coast now form not only a route of pride, history and past conflicts, but also a beautiful corridor for tourism, cooperation and development.”

Historian Paulin Zefi emphasized: “We hope this initiative of ours serves as an example for other cities to erect monuments to other significant figures of antiquity—specifically Illyrian kings and queens—in other cities across Albania.”

Meanwhile, journalist Marin Mema remarked: “I sincerely hope this is just the first step in a series of monuments that must—and I repeat, *must*—be built to commemorate our heritage, culture and national identity.”

“Through them, we preserve and pass on our history and national values ​​to future generations,” Mema said.

The figure of Queen Teuta—one of the most renowned personalities in ancient Illyrian history—is intended to serve as a symbol of Albanian history, identity and pride; the monument is also expected to become a new stop for visitors traveling along the Shëngjin–Velipoja route.

The erection of the monument enhances the area’s tourism offering, aiming to bring the history and significant figures of Albanian heritage closer to visitors. The Shëngjin-Velipoja route, alongside its coastal scenery and panoramic viewpoints, continues to be enriched with new elements that blend tourism, culture and history. /p.s./

The match was played at the “Selman Stërmasi” stadium in Tirana, where the first half was focused on the game of Tirana, which came close to scoring several times.

In the second half, Teuta had several occasions to score.

In the 83rd minute, Lleshi stopped a ball with his hand and a penalty was awarded after being confirmed by the VAR. Maçolli made no mistake, but scored the goal with penalty giving the advantage and victory to Teuta, which climbs to the quota of 33 points and sixth place in the standing. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

The 23-year-old from Ivory Coast began his career in Italy and later continued to play in Greece.

“The forward player Fofana joins Teuta after several years of experience in the Greek championship, where he has worn the jerseys of Veria NPS, PAS Giannina and most recently AO Egaleo. The 23-year-old is expected to improve the forward of our team, bringing more intensity, speed and danger in attack”, said the club from Durrës.

Head Coach of Durrës team Enkeleid Dobi expressed his hope that the club has brought a quality player in the forward sector.

KF Teuta with 25 points after 18 matches played this season in the Super League holds the fifth place in the standing. /m.q/a.f/r.e/p.s./

The Durrës team contested the title in the quality of the champion team of Albania for the 2021/2022 season taking the upper hand only in the second half-time of the match versus “Vllaznia”, when it was more dominant.

At the end of the challenge, there was held the ceremony of handing over medals and the trophy. Attending the event was President of the Albanian Football Association Armand Duka and the Secretary General of the Association Ilir Shulku.

This challenge will also go down in history as the first official match when it was used the VAR system, the innovation and one of the biggest investments of the Albanian Football Association for the new football season. The first test has successfully passed while the referees have been consulted on several occasions before taking decisions on doubtful cases. Now the VAR system will be part of the matches of the Superior Division 2021/2022 as well as the Albanian Cup, starting from the quarterfinal phase until the grand final. /j.p/p.s./

“Teuta” of Durrës did not manage to reach a draw against “Shamrock Rovers” at “Tallaght Stadium” in Dublin after suffering a goal in the extra time.

The match ended 1-0. However, this loss keeps open the hopes of Durrës team led by Coach Edi Martini, for a qualifying score in the next match.

While the qualification for the team of “Laçi” in the Conference League seems very difficult, after the 0-3 loss in the match played last night in “Elbasan Arena” in Elbasan against the Belgians of “Anderlecht “./p.s./