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Another disturbing case of violence among high school students
Conflicts among high school students continue to recur, taking on increasingly worrying proportions. One such incident occurred on Friday, where a clash between teenagers from the Vau Dejës area alarmed residents and authorities. According to reports, after the end of classes, the students had arranged to “settle” their conflicts near the vans they use to travel to and from school. Footage obtained shows two groups of teenagers initially fighting with punches, after which one
SERIOUS: (NAMES) / 42-year-old found dead. His mother cannot bear the grief and…
The premature death of her son turned into an act of suicide for a 72-year-old woman from Lezha, who could not cope with the great loss and ended her own life. The incident occurred in the village of Lalm i Ri, where a 42-year-old man, Aleksandër Marku, was found lifeless in his shop. The police reported that a preliminary examination of the body showed no signs of violence, so the death is suspected to have occurred from natural causes. Upon receiving the tragic news, in a s
LATEST / Accident in Rëmbec: Two injured taken to hospital!
Two people were injured in an accident that occurred a few minutes ago in the village of Rrëmbec, Maliq. A “SKODA” vehicle went off the road, ending up at the roadside and then crashing into a tree. As a result of the accident, two people sustained injuries. Sources at the Korçë Regional Hospital report that the injured are receiving first medical aid and are out of life-threatening danger. The police are on site investigating the circumstances of the incident. “KORÇA BOOM”
Incidents at the ‘Shqipëria Bëhet’ protest, demonstrators clash with police
The ‘Shqipëria Bëhet’ party is holding the announced protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. The protest began with tensions, as demonstrators clashed physically with the police, pushing them and attempting to approach the Parliament’s main building. Chanting “Edi Rama, you thief! Edi Rama, you coward!”, the protesters demanded the resignation of the head of the government. The situation escalated as protesters claimed that the police tried to remove the sound system
Married to a well-known prosecutor, what does the famous actress known as “Spoiled Mimoza” look like today
If we mention the name Zhaklina Dhimojani, it may not ring a bell at first, but she is in fact one of the most beloved characters for Albanians, the actress who played Spoiled Mimoza. Today, Zhaklina enjoys the attention of the Swiss media, where, in a field completely different from acting, she began her career as a translator and is now engaged in local politics. It was there that she also met Stefan Blättler, the federal prosecutor, who is now her husband. According to Swi
ALBANIAN DIASPORA RETURNS FOR THE HOLIDAYS / Passenger surge
The first wave of passenger traffic has begun at the Port of Vlora, where many Albanians living and working abroad have chosen to spend the end-of-year holidays close to their families in Albania, particularly in Vlora. During the arrival on December 20, 2025, a total of 288 passengers and 46 crew members were recorded at the port. Along with them, 74 vehicles entered the country, including 1 vehicle listed on the manifest, 1 minivan, 4 minibuses, 24 trucks, 1 small boat, 4 t
Farewell to former teacher Gjergji Gusho!
With deep sorrow, we received the news of the passing of teacher, scholar, and esteemed intellectual Gjergji Tasi Gusho, a respected figure in education and culture in the city of Pogradec and beyond. Gjergji Tasi Gusho was born in Korçë on March 18, 1939, into a family of educators. His parents, Tasi and Kostaqe Gusho, worked as teachers, instilling in him from an early age a love for knowledge and education. He completed the Pedagogical High School in Korçë and then the Fac
The energy price for 2026 will also be 8.5 lek/kilowatt
For 2026, the electricity price for citizens will remain unchanged. The Energy Regulatory Authority (ERE) has decided to keep in effect the 700-kilowatt threshold approved in January of this year. Thus, all households consuming up to 700 kilowatts per month will continue to pay 8.5 lek/kilowatt excluding VAT, down from 9.5 lek/kilowatt before January 2025. Meanwhile, all household subscribers exceeding 700 kilowatts per month—even by just 1 kilowatt—will continue to pay the u
PHOTO ALBUM: "Firends" are furious, here are the names of the winners...
Yesterday evening "Korça Boom" brought to all the fans of our portal the news of the winners of "Korça Loves Volley", who after winning...
Aug 24, 2023
CHAOS inside and outside Parliament! Media signals cut off due to… burning fiber optics (PHOTO)
Tensions in the Albanian Parliament escalated during a recent session, when Democratic Party MP Belind Këlliçi lit flares in the area where ministers sit, as part of a symbolic opposition protest. The chaos has affected the Parliament both inside the chamber and outside its premises. “KORÇA BOOM”
Korçë / Informative and awareness-raising meetings continue in schools
As part of the implementation of the cooperation agreement between the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Education and Sports, for the execution of the program “Youth Safety,” Police services have continued awareness-raising meetings with students of nine-year and secondary schools in the Korçë district. The latest meetings were conducted by assistant specialists of the Korçë Local Police Directorate for school education, in cooperation with the staff of the nine-y
The 2026 World Cup is for the wealthy! If the Reds qualify, match tickets will cost $1,500
Amid the many debates and innovations surrounding the 2026 World Cup among them the larger number of participating teams, with 48 sides involved, and the tournament being hosted simultaneously in three countries, the USA, Canada, and Mexico the issue discussed the most is ticket prices. According to fans, who have often protested, these prices are several times higher than those of the Qatar World Cup. Albania is not yet certain to take part in the finals of this World Cup, a
He expressed pessimism about the future of Parashqevisë, but Ilirjani changed his mind: “I promise that I will finance everything myself”
Elton Ilirjani had often expressed pessimism about the future of Parashqevi Simaku. The last time he spoke about her, he said he had “the impression that the singer might end up on the streets again, as she no longer has an investor and refuses medical treatment”: “Parashqevi Simaku risks returning to where she was, homeless! Her situation is very difficult. There is no improvement; she isn’t receiving medical care, she left the hospital, and she is not well. A person who sta
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