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Car catches fire while driving on the Librazhd-Prrenjas road, driver escapes safely
A vehicle, reportedly running on both gasoline and gas, caught fire while in motion and was completely destroyed within minutes. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape in time and was unharmed. The driver is an emigrant returning to his hometown to visit his family and parents. Firefighters from the Librazhd Municipality responded quickly to the scene. They managed to contain and extinguish the flames in record time, preventing the fire from spreading further and avoiding
Withdrew money from a convict’s bank account, Arben Lena, former head of the Korça Bar Association is arrested
The former head of the Bar Association in Korça, Arben Lena, has been arrested by the police on charges of bribery. He was reported by a 70-year-old man serving his sentence in Shën Koll Prison, who claims Lena withdrew money from his bank account after being given a power of attorney for representation. “Specialists of the Sector for the Investigation of Economic and Financial Crime referred the case to the Prosecutor's Office for citizen Arben Lena, 56 years old, a lawyer b
Man from Korça abducts his ex-partner and assaults her
A 58-year-old man has been arrested by Korça police after allegedly forcing his ex-partner into a car and then assaulting her. According to the police, the suspect is a citizen with the initials L.G., 58 years old. “The services of the Korça Police Commissariat arrested in the act the citizen L.G., 58 years old, resident of Korça, as he is suspected of having forcibly taken into a vehicle a woman with whom he had an intimate relationship and physically assaulted her,” the pol
Greece extends working hours at the Kapshtica and Kakavija border crossings
The customs points at Kakavija and Kapshtica on the Greece–Albania border will operate for extended hours starting October 14, the Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced. The extension aims to improve cross-border movement, facilitate trade, and ensure smoother commercial flows between the two countries. As part of the adjustment, the new schedule will specifically apply to the processing of empty trucks. During the summer period (April 1 to October 3
WHO warns: Alcohol causes thousands of cancer cases, Europe the most at risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that alcohol is a leading cause of thousands of cancer cases worldwide. A new study has confirmed that Europe is the most at-risk region, as it is known for having the highest per capita alcohol consumption. Data collected in the latest report, prepared by WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), showed that in 2020 there were approximately 741,300 new cancer cases globally directly linked to alco
A life between Monte Carlo and Dubai: Who was the model brutally killed with an axe by her ex-partner in Italy?
A tragic murder took place last night in Milan, Italy, where 29-year-old model Pamela Genini was stabbed to death by her ex-partner, 52-year-old businessman Gianluca Soncin. According to investigations, the 52-year-old had gone to Pamela’s home to try to convince her to resume their relationship. When she realized he had violent intentions and that her life could be in danger, she called a former partner for help. He immediately contacted the police. “I knew she wanted to lea
He became famous for the steak with a 600-pound filet, tasted even by Albanian politicians, as Nusret’s ‘empire’ is collapsing
Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish social media sensation known as Salt Bae, built a restaurant empire around a fanbase drawn to his extremely expensive steak £680 for a filet and gold-plated baklava for £50. Based in London at the Knightsbridge Nusr-Et restaurant, Salt Bae tried to expand in the U.S. with great fanfare, opening restaurants in New York, Beverly Hills, Boston, and Miami in the late 2010s. But it seems Salt Bae is not keeping up with the times, and his U.S. expansion is
2024 under surveillance: Here’s how many people were wiretapped and which city is the ‘hottest’?
In the Albanian Parliament, a joint meeting was held today between the Committee on Legal and Public Administration Affairs and the Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight. During this hearing session, leaders of judicial institutions reported their updates. The Prosecutor General, Olsian Çela, presented a report on the state of crime for 2024. According to him, during the past year, 61,167 cases were reviewed and 47,576 criminal proceedings
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
The race officially begins: CEC registers three parties for the November 9 elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that it has registered three electoral subjects for the partial local elections to be held on November 9, 2025. In today’s meeting, the State Election Commissioner reviewed the applications of three political parties for their registration as participating subjects in these elections, which will take place in the municipalities of Vlorë, Tepelenë, Cërrik, and Berat. Following the review, the registration of the following par
A new computer science lab has been established at "Nuçi Naçi" School
New IT Laboratory at “Nuçi Naçi” School With commitment and vision, we are creating modern conditions for learning, technology, and practical development in the city’s schools. “Nuçi Naçi” School is now equipped with a brand-new computer lab, fully functional and modern, where students will have the opportunity to learn in a contemporary way, experiment with technology, and develop important skills for the future. “KORÇA BOOM”
Athens and Thessaloniki are ranked among the 20 most dangerous cities in Europe
The two largest cities in Greece have been included in the list of the 20 most dangerous cities in Europe, according to Numbeo’s Crime Index for 2025. This index is based on surveys and user assessments of the feeling of safety, rather than official statistics, with scores ranging from 0 to 100. At the top of the list is the British city of Bradford, which has the highest crime score in Europe at 67.1 points. Other British cities such as Coventry, Birmingham, and London follo
Albanian model sparks social media with a daring dress
Albanian model Melissa M has attracted attention on social media after posting several new photos on Instagram, where she appears in a black dress with daring cuts. In just a few hours, her post gathered thousands of likes, and comments did not take long to appear. Meanwhile, a discussion has emerged online between those who appreciate her confidence and those who criticize her for crossing the line between style and exposure. “KORÇA BOOM”
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