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Breaking news: Illegal betting operations uncovered in Korçë. Full police statement below
Korçë Local Police Directorate Specialists from the Road Traffic Sector arrested in flagrante delicto the citizen E. M., 48 years old, resident of Pogradec, after he was caught on the “Pogradec–Korçë” road driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Specialists for Crime Investigation at the Korçë Police Commissariat referred materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against the citizen I. D., 58 years old, resident of Korçë,
35-year-old man dies on the way to hospital after self-inflicted shotgun injury
Preliminary information: At around 08:45, in neighborhood no. 13, a 35-year-old identified as O. Sh. is suspected to have accidentally shot himself with a hunting weapon inside his home. He died while being transported to the hospital. The investigative team, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, is working to clarify and fully document the circumstances of the incident. "KORÇA BOOM"
A 22-year-old has been arrested on charges of distributing cocaine
Police in Durrës have arrested a 22-year-old man for distributing cocaine in the city. As part of the police operation codenamed “Coast,” officers arrested G. R., 22, while another individual, L. Gj., 21, both residents of Durrës, was also prosecuted. According to police, during a personal search of G. R., officers found a quantity of suspected cocaine inside his bag. A further search of his residence uncovered an additional amount of the same suspected narcotic. In total, ar
A case of prostitution has been uncovered: 3 Colombian women and 2 young men have been arrested, while the owner of the apartments is under investigation
A prostitution case has been uncovered by police. In the “3 Heronjtë” neighborhood in Shkodër, police discovered and arrested 5 people in two rented apartments: 3 Colombian women who were allegedly carrying out prostitution activities, and 2 young men. The apartment owner has also been placed under investigation. The owner is being charged with the criminal offense of “providing premises for prostitution.” The police operation, codenamed “Rent Home 3,” was completed successfu
The fiscalization tender breaks a record for complaints and ends up again at the PPC due to evaluation issues
The fiscalization tender, which was opened in April of last year, has once again been appealed to the Public Procurement Commission (KPP). One of the operators has raised concerns during the evaluation phase of this procedure, which has a total estimated fund of over €7.7 million. The progress of this procedure has been complex, breaking records both in terms of duration—now lasting a full year—and the frequent number of appeals filed with the KPP. For the last time, the comm
The earthquake that struck Menkulas last midnight measured this many on the Richter scale! / It was also felt in Korçë
Last night, earthquakes returned to the southeastern part of the country. An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter scale struck Menkulas. The quake actually occurred at 11:05 p.m., shortly before midnight, and the tremors were also felt in the city of Korçë. There were no reports of damage to homes, and importantly, no aftershocks were felt. The only thing that caused concern last night in the southeast was the momentary panic among residents in the area where the
The Board “shows leniency”, here is by how much the price of diesel is reduced
The Transparency Board, on 18 April 2026, in its regular meeting, decided: The retail selling price of diesel fuel (standard SSH EN 590) shall be no more than 197 ALL per litre, while the wholesale price shall be no more than 185 ALL per litre. The retail selling price of petrol (benzine) shall be no more than 172 ALL per litre, while the wholesale price shall be no more than 160 ALL per litre. The prices set by the Board will enter into force today, 18 April at 10:30 and wil
A house has been destroyed by fire in Starovë, Pogradec, while a tragedy has been avoided
A house was engulfed in flames this Saturday morning in the village of Starovë, in Pogradec, causing significant material damage. According to preliminary information, the fire is suspected to have started from a wooden shed attached to the house and then spread rapidly to the main building. Early suspicions suggest an electrical short circuit as the possible cause of the fire. Fortunately, at the time the fire broke out, the residents were not in the house specifically a mot
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
Prime Minister Rama is summoned by SPAK as a witness in the trial of Sali Berisha over the “Partizani” case
The hearing has started today at the Special Court against the leader of the Sali Berisha and other co-defendants. After hearing the parties’ request for evidence, the court decided to accept the written evidence, and also approved the questioning of witnesses listed in the prosecution’s request, as well as those requested by the leader of the Democratic Party. One of the witnesses requested by Berisha is also Prime Minister Edi Rama, a request that the court has accepted. “K
Swedish schools limit digital learning and call for a return to textbooks
The government of Sweden is promoting a strong return to physical books, paper, and pens in schools, in an effort to reverse the decline in reading and writing levels. However, this shift toward traditional methods has sparked criticism from technology companies, educators, and IT experts, who warn it could negatively affect students’ readiness for the job market and even the country’s economy, according to BBC. At a high school in Nacka, near Stockholm, final-year students a
Alarm raised: Police find rat poison inside a jar of baby food
Police in Austria announced that rat poison was found inside a jar of HiPP baby food, following a recall of the product from 1,500 supermarkets across the country due to safety concerns. Police in Burgenland, Austria, said in a statement that a sample from one of the 190-gram jars of “Carrots and Potatoes” baby food, reported by a customer in the Eisenstadt-Umgebung district, tested positive for rat poison. HiPP stated on Saturday that it could not rule out the possibility th
Crisis in Xhensila and Ledri’s relationship! Manager blamed as the cause
After a period of changes in her career, well-known singer Xhensila Myrtezaj has officially confirmed a collaboration with a new record label. The artist will now be managed by Elsamed Senaj, announcing major upcoming projects expected to be released soon. Through a social media post, it was revealed that the duo is ready to break new records. This move comes after a successful period during which Xhensila was under the management of Faton Shoshi, a collaboration that began l
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