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POLICE/ After the arrest in Neighborhood 16 for gambling, 2 more citizens are prosecuted
Korçë Local Police Directorate The services of the Korçë Police Commissariat referred the case files to the Prosecutor’s Office and issued arrest warrants for the following individuals: – Gj. T., 39, and L. M., 26, residents of Korçë, suspected of being accomplices of E. J., who was arrested one day earlier for gambling activities. The procedural materials were submitted to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action. “KORÇA BOOM”
POLICE/ Theft and threat in Devoll. Fight in Pogradec
Local Police Directorate of Korçë The materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against citizen I. H., 65 years old, resident of Pogradec, as he is suspected of verbally threatening a 52-year-old man over minor motives. The services of the Devoll Police Station referred the materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, following a complaint made by citizen M. K., 46 years old, resident of Tirana, who reported that while staying at a
POLICE/ 56-year-old prosecuted for threatening a doctor at Korçë hospital
Korçë Local Police Directorate They referred the case to the Prosecutor's Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against A. H., 56 years old, resident of Korçë, for verbally threatening a doctor at Korçë Hospital in connection with her duties. The procedural materials were sent to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action. “KORÇA BOOM”
2026 Draft Budget: Taxes increase on fuels, technology, and several everyday goods
In the new draft budget for 2026, several taxes and duties are expected to increase, directly affecting citizens’ pockets. The excise tax on consumer goods such as beer, diesel, and coffee will rise by 1.5%, while the carbon tax will increase from 3 lekë to 4.5 lekë per kilogram. This is expected to lead to higher energy and everyday product prices. A significant increase is also planned for the technology sector, where the corporate income tax will rise from 5% to 15%, endin
Farewell, Daima! God loved her so much that He took the little Angel with Him!
Ardian Fejzollari has shared the heartbreaking news just moments ago, announcing that little Daima is no longer with us: "Daima will no longer be among us. It seems that God loved her so much that He took her with Him. In these difficult moments, I remember all those who stood by us, the team of doctors at the 'Bambino di Gesù' hospital in Rome, all Albanians, friends, companions, and the Firdeus Foundation. May God reward you and your families!" “KORÇA BOOM”
WMO Report: 2025 among the hottest years in history
According to a recent report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the year 2025 is expected to rank among the three hottest years ever recorded, continuing the alarming trend of global warming. WMO experts emphasize that the period 2015–2025 includes all 11 of the hottest years documented since measurements began more than 176 years ago. The record heat, they note, is mainly caused by high concentrations of greenhouse gases and the accumulation of heat in the ocean
Functional Exercise “Seismic 2025” in Korçë County
In cooperation with the National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC) and UNDP, the functional exercise “Seismic 2025” was carried out, aimed at strengthening the capacities of local structures to respond to natural disasters, particularly in the event of an earthquake. During the exercise, the functioning of the Municipal Civil Protection Commission, as well as its coordination with other institutions, was tested in managing the situation and restoring normal life for citizens aff
Hail and falling temperatures, authorities monitor the situation
Bad weather affected several areas of Elbasan County over the weekend, bringing a significant drop in temperatures, heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds. According to preliminary data, during last night and Saturday morning, some mountainous areas, particularly in the municipality of Gramsh, experienced severe local storms accompanied by unusual hail. The phenomenon was also observed in several mountain villages in the municipalities of Librazhd and Prrenjas, where hail sho
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
“I feel deeply offended…”, Kryemadhi: Why I will never visit Meta in prison
Former LSI chairwoman Monika Kryemadhi stated on the show “Kjo Javë” on News24 that she will never visit Ilir Meta in prison. She said that although she might see Meta at family celebrations, such as their children’s weddings, she is still not ready to forget what his friends and Meta himself did to her. “I wouldn’t visit Ilir Meta, and I’ve said clearly that I’ll only meet him when we marry off our children or become grandparents. I’m not ready to meet Ilir Meta, emotionally
Teachers’ salaries to increase by 3,000 lek from January 2026
From January 1, 2026, all public administration employees in Albania will receive a new salary increase as part of the government’s annual indexing policy. This initiative aims to protect employees’ purchasing power and ensure a fairer distribution of income within the public sector. According to the official announcement, teachers will receive an additional 3,000 lek per month, while increases for other employee categories will range up to 10,000 lek, depending on their role
At the Albanian-Greek border, the world’s largest spider web has been discovered
The world’s largest spider web is located in a sulfur cave, right on the Greek-Albanian border. Deep inside a dark, sulfur-filled cave in Sarantaporo, at the border, researchers discovered the largest spider web in the world, housing more than 111,000 spiders. Specifically, according to a study published on October 17 in the journal Subterranean Biology, the massive spider colony consists of a colossal web in a permanently dark zone of the cave. The web stretches about 350 me
Once giving Islamic lectures and claiming that Orthodoxy had turned into Islam, Merjem Lumi removes the headscarf, appears as Marija
Formerly known theologian Merjem Lumi has surprised her followers with a sudden change in her public identity. After removing her headscarf and taking a break from social media, Lumi has now returned under the name Marija, shocking the community that has followed her for years. In a video shared with the public, she spoke openly about personal challenges and revealed that she went through an identity crisis, which prompted her to reconsider her path. Lumi/Marija stated that t
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