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SERIOUS INCIDENT/ 3-year-old ends up in intensive care after what happened to him
A 3-year-old child has been admitted to intensive care after suffering an electric shock from a streetlight pole. The incident occurred on Migjeni Street in the city of Berat. The child was immediately transported to the emergency department, where he received first aid. However, due to his serious condition, he was subsequently transferred to intensive care. Fortunately, the child is out of danger. “KORÇA BOOM”
He took his friend’s life with a Kalashnikov, Kristajn Sterjo calm in court: “I regret it”
The Korçë Court has imposed the security measure of “detention in prison” against Kristjan Sterjo, who is suspected of killing 20-year-old Joan Zuko in an incident that occurred on August 8. The hearing to determine the security measure was held this Wednesday under tight security. Prosecutor Artenida Toska requested that Sterjo be remanded in custody, a request that was accepted by the court. Sources from inside the hearing said that Sterjo gave the same account of the incid
“They shot in my direction!” / 28-year-old reports gunshots being fired at him
A serious incident was reported Monday evening in the city of Laç, where a 28-year-old man told police that shots had been fired at him while he was walking. The incident occurred at around 11:55 p.m. According to the police statement, the 28-year-old, identified by the initials S.K., a resident of Laç, reported that a person had fired a gun in his direction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. Immediately after receiving the report, the invest
DRILON, THE SUMMER DESTINATION/ More than 24,000 tourists have visited the park this year
Drilon in Pogradec is experiencing a successful tourist season, with more than 24,000 visitors recorded from January through the end of July. The flow of tourists has increased by 19.4 percent compared with last year, while June and July recorded the highest number of visits. The opening of the Visitor Center is expected to further strengthen Drilon’s role as one of the main destinations in southeastern Albania. Surrounded by greenery, crystal-clear springs, and the tranquili
Capital letter at the beginning, cursive writing in the middle, and capital letters at the end! How is the police document written?
We will not focus on the administrative measure itself, nor on the question of whether it was fair or not. That is a separate issue and can be assessed based on the circumstances and the law. What caught our attention this time is the way the document was written by the police officer. And honestly, there is a lot to discuss here. This is an official document, which should be clear, accurate, and written according to the basic rules of the Albanian language. Yet a simple look
Touching message from Joan Zuko’s mother: Goodbye, my son, you will remain my breath!
A short while ago, the mother of Joan Zuko, the 20-year-old who tragically lost his life two days ago in Korçë, shared a heartbreaking post on her official Facebook page, expressing her immense pain over the loss of her son. A pain that is difficult to put into words, especially when it comes to losing a child in the prime of his youth. Joan Zuko was killed at just 20 years old, leaving behind family members, friends, and loved ones devastated by the tragedy that shook Korçë.
BIRN: Government set to reinstate online sports betting, criticized for lack of transparency
When the Albanian government finalized the ban on gambling in 2019, the official narrative promised to uproot a social problem that had spread to virtually every street in Albania. At the time, there was hardly a neighborhood without two or three betting shops, some of them located near schools or areas frequented by minors. Seven years later, the Albanian government is preparing to legalize online sports betting once again, which, despite legal restrictions, has continued to
"Rama, where have you ever seen this? Are you really going to depopulate this country even more?" Stefi Brothers slam music restrictions:"From bad to worse. You've made life miserable for these people
The government's decision to significantly restrict music in nightclubs and tourist venues has sparked strong reactions from businesses and the artistic community, who view the measure as another blow to the entertainment and tourism sectors. Under the new noise management regulations, music played in venues will be monitored through decibel measurements, with the permitted noise level set at 45 decibels. Artists argue that this limit makes it virtually impossible to hold liv
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
Pëllumb Pilinci: Spiropali came to my office with her shirt covered in dirt, along with Veliaj and Xhaçka. Then they underwent operations
Pëllumb Pilinci says that Elisa Spiropali, Erion Veliaj and Olta Xhaçka visited his office before launching the Mjaft movement. According to Pilinci, they had asked him for help. However, he claims that after gaining political power, several politicians began undergoing plastic surgery using Albanian taxpayers’ money. “Spiropali came to my office in 2000, as did Veliaj and a woman from Korçë, your own Olta Xhaçka, at the Rogner Hotel, because I was calling on young people to
After-school program: Teachers to be paid 1,000 lekë for each hour after classes, who can participate and how to apply
The government has approved new rules for implementing the “After School” program in public pre-university education institutions. The program will take place outside regular teaching hours and aims to strengthen students’ knowledge while also developing their social, sports, cultural, artistic, and creative skills. Teachers and trainers who will be involved in the program will be paid 1,000 lekë for each hour completed after regular classes. The payment will be considered co
Could the world “run out of coffee”? Colombia earthquake paralyzes supply chains
The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia has claimed dozens of lives, caused extensive damage, and left hundreds of people missing. Meanwhile, an unexpected consequence of the disaster is expected to be felt around the world: the powerful tremors have also severely disrupted coffee exports in the country renowned for its coffee production. The earthquake, whose epicenter was in San José del Palmar, in the Chocó region, struck the heart of the area known as t
“He wasn’t the doctor who did it for me, but…” / Rike Roçi fires back after accusations of cosmetic surgery
Rike Roçi responded sarcastically to a pointed comment on social media, in which a follower criticized her appearance and suggested that she had undergone cosmetic procedures. The commenter suggested that, at her next meeting with the silicone company, she should ask for a few “adjustments,” while also making jokes about her physical appearance. “KORÇA BOOM”
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