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Sentenced for abandoning minor children, 29-year-old woman arrested
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested by officers from Police Station No. 3 in Tirana. The young woman had been sentenced to 50 days in prison for the criminal offense of “Abandonment of minor children.” “Specialists for the Investigation of Crimes at Police Station No. 3 arrested citizen D. B. (H.) (K.), 29 years old, as she has been sentenced to 50 days of imprisonment for the criminal offense ‘Abandonment of minor children,’” the police announced. “KORÇA BOOM”
Moments of panic / Vehicle goes off the road and overturns, two people injured
A road accident was recorded this Wednesday in Durrës, leaving two people injured. The incident occurred in the Spitalla area, in neighborhood 15. According to preliminary information, a white “Ford” vehicle was involved in the accident. The vehicle was driven by a young man, while his elderly father was also in the car as a passenger. It is reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle, hitting several parked cars along the roadside before overturning in the middle of
A venue where cocaine was sold and gambling activities were organized is uncovered, the owner arrested
A venue in the village of Bajzë where cocaine was being sold and gambling activities were organized has been uncovered. The owner of the establishment, who had not registered the business with the competent authorities, was caught in the act and arrested. Authorities seized doses of cocaine, 4 mobile phones, and 1 gambling machine from the premises, as well as alcoholic beverages suspected of being smuggled and an amount of money believed to have been obtained from illegal ac
High fuel prices have reduced flights; Tirana Airport issues important notice for Albanians
Following reports that some airlines worldwide have been forced to reduce flights due to rising fuel prices, Tirana International Airport today stated that the situation in Albania is under control. In a post on its official Instagram page, TIA announced that flights at Tirana Airport are operating normally and that the situation remains stable. It also emphasized that there are no issues with fuel supply for airlines operating from the airport. “Flights at Tirana Internation
Anyone applying for a US visa will face two sensitive questions
The Washington Post was the first to report on a cable from the U.S. Department of State, which instructs consular officers to ask non-immigrant visa applicants two sensitive questions. They must ask whether the applicant has experienced harm or mistreatment in their country of origin or last place of residence, and whether they fear mistreatment upon returning there. According to the prestigious newspaper, applicants must state that they do not fear mistreatment in their cou
SAD NEWS / Renowned doctor passes away!
*Announcement! The Neurosurgery Service of the University Trauma Hospital With deep sorrow, we share the news of the passing of Prof. Agim Kolasi. Prof. Agim was a well-known figure in Albanian medicine. He was one of the founders of Albanian neurosurgery. Born in Kolonjë, which he always kept in his mind and heart, he studied at the Faculty of Medicine in Tirana and in the 1970s completed a specialization in neurosurgery in China. Immediately after returning to Albania, he b
IOM: Albania among the most at risk in Europe from the emigration of reproductive-age populations, consequences
Albania is among the European countries where emigration may further contribute to population decline, due to the departure of people of reproductive age, estimates the International Organization for Migration in its “World Migration Report 2026”. The report highlights that Europe has the largest number of countries that have experienced a significant population decline during the period 2005–2024. According to IOM, in some countries on the continent, population decline is ma
Tax Authority: Deadline for electronic payments, obligation until May 30
The General Directorate of Taxation announced that there are 27 days left until the deadline for implementing the obligation to accept cashless payments through POS/POI devices in a number of economic sectors. According to the official statement, this obligation includes accommodation structures, transport services, as well as public institutions and companies with state capital, which must ensure the functioning of electronic payment systems at their points of sale. The tax
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
Offered a €50,000 guarantee in exchange for release, the SCACOC Appeals Court keeps Meta in prison
The Court of Appeals of SCACOC has rejected the request of former President Ilir Meta for release from detention. The decision was made by Judge Saida Dollani, who reviewed Meta’s appeal against the previous ruling of the Court of First Instance. Meta had requested that the detention measure be replaced with a lighter one, such as house arrest, financial guarantee, obligation to report to the police, or a travel ban. The Court of Appeals decided not to accept the appeal, leav
The path to university starts now: Applications open for high school graduates
he Ministry of Education and Sports has announced the opening of applications for forms A1 and A1Z as part of the State Matura 2026 process, which will take place from May 5 to May 7. According to the official announcement made by the Minister of Education, Mirela Kumbaro, graduates will be able to apply every day from 08:00 to 16:00, through dedicated online platforms provided by educational institutions. Alongside the application process, the official dates for the State Ma
Chaos in Hormuz, oil prices “soar” / What is happening to the markets
Brent oil rises by nearly 6 percent as tensions in the maritime corridor push the ceasefire toward collapse Oil prices have surged significantly as violence in the Strait of Hormuz has raised doubts over the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, rose by nearly 6 percent on Monday, reaching $114.44 per barrel. Brent futures eased slightly on Tuesday morning, trading at $113.54 per barrel at 02:00 GMT, reports Al
“In a court process with Rogertin? Selin: There is no place for him in my life!”
The winner of Big Brother VIP, Selin Bollati, has spoken about the behind-the-scenes aspects of her experience inside the house, the intense emotions she went through, and the impact the format has had on her life and career after leaving. Her journey was not without clashes; beyond the strong moments and relationships she built, she was also involved in widely discussed conflicts with fellow contestants such as Miri and Rogert. The latter recently stated in an interview the
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