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Currency exchange shop robbed at gunpoint in a shopping mall, here are the first details
A serious incident is reported to have occurred in the capital on Thursday morning. A currency exchange shop in the “5 Maji” neighborhood, inside the Concord Centre in Tirana, was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect is believed to be around 40 years old. He entered the exchange wearing a black vest and a blue hooded jacket. He entered the premises of the exchange and stole an amount of money before fleeing in an unknown direction. The robber ran away and removed his hood on the s


Carrying a firearm, a 25-year-old is arrested; military ammunition and drugs are seized
The Special Force “Shqiponja” units at the Vlorë Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Crime Investigation Section specialists at the Vlorë Police Station, during ongoing checks targeting individuals carrying firearms and based on operational intelligence, stopped a “Benz” vehicle at the bypass roundabout in the village of Babicë e Madhe. The vehicle was driven by F.H., 25, resident of Vlorë, with passenger D.A., 25, also from Vlorë. During a physical search of F.H., a


30-year-old woman abandons her minor children, husband files a report with the police
A citizen reported his wife to the Durrës police. According to the husband, his 30-year-old wife, identified by the initials Xh.T, left their home on February 17, abandoning their three minor children. The police have referred the case materials to the prosecutor’s office. “The materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office after citizen E.T. reported that on February 17, 2026, his wife, Xh.T., 30 years old, left the house and abandoned their three minor children,” the po


DETAILS / SOCAR plans to start the gasification of Korça by the end of 2026
The first commercial supplies of natural gas for the city of Korça are expected to begin by the end of 2026, as part of the gasification project being developed in Albania by the Azerbaijani state company SOCAR. The news was announced by SOCAR’s Executive Director for the Balkans, Murad Heydarov, who emphasized that the NUR pilot project for the gasification of Korça is already in the phase of technical studies and project preparation. In an interview with Trend.az, he said t


LATEST / The Competition Authority launches inspections following the increase in bread prices in Korça
The Competition Authority has established a Working Group to monitor the bread market in the city of Korça, following media reports that several bread production and sales companies have announced a price increase from 120 lek to 150 lek, an increase of over 25%. According to the Authority, on-site inspections are being carried out immediately to verify whether this announcement will be implemented and to assess whether this behavior constitutes a violation of Law No. 9121/20


From the monthly bonus compensations, the expert explains how the scheme is expected to be adjusted…
The new pension compensation scheme, which began implementation in January this year, has caused a wave of confusion and dissatisfaction among citizens. However, according to economic expert Teuta Nunaj, there is room for optimism regarding the future of the bonus and the adjustments expected in the coming years. Although it has been discussed that the monthly compensation could replace the bonus, Nunaj believes that in 2026 there will still be a year-end bonus, regardless of


After two weeks blocked, the Librazhd–Prrenjas road will be accessible to all types of vehicles
The Librazhd–Prrenjas road axis, which reopened to traffic this week after intensive interventions on the ground, will be accessible to all types of vehicles. According to the Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH), the temporary road in its initial phase will be covered with compacted gravel to allow normal vehicle passage, including heavy-tonnage vehicles. ARRSH emphasizes that for a period of about 10 days, the road will consolidate through natural compaction and from the circula


Happy 59th birthday to former Balkan champion Anila Menkshi Kasati!
The great Korça athlete Anila Kasati Mekshi celebrates her 59th birthday today. Anila Mekshi is one of the athletes with a remarkable sporting history in athletics. Alongside numerous championship titles since her youth, in the 800, 1500, 2000, 3000, 5000 and 10,000 meters races, Anila Kasati Mekshi has won many medals in various Balkan competitions and beyond. In 1986, at the Balkan Championship for juniors, she won two medals, while she also became Balkan champion in 1991 a


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


“You’re lying even during Ramadan,” Balla clashes in Parliament with Gazment Bardhi (Exchanges)
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party, Gazmend Bardhi, during his speech in Parliament, asked the Speaker, Niko Peleshi, to include the report of the Mandates Council as part of the session, regarding SPAK’s request to lift the immunity of Belinda Balluku. “On February 23, the Council for Rules and Mandates concluded the meeting regarding SPAK’s request for the arrest or deprivation of liberty of MP Belinda Balluku. The Council members, since there was n


Experts: Students should sleep more, lessons should start later
Schools should consider applying more flexible schedules, allowing students to start lessons later in the morning. This is the recommendation of a group of Swiss researchers, who argue that adolescents have a biological rhythm that pushes them to fall asleep and wake up later compared to adults. According to them, many young people fail to meet their daily sleep needs due to the early start of school, which has consequences for both well-being and the learning process. “This


The hidden treasury of Khamenei: How many billions is the Supreme Leader’s Empire Worth?
For more than thirty years, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has cultivated a public image of religious maturity, in line with the revolutionary rhetoric of the Islamic Republic. This reality has not prevented the Supreme Leader from amassing what is estimated to be a vast private and family fortune ranging from $100 to $200 billion. Several international press investigations have described the existence of a wide and opaque economic system revolving around him and the religious founda


PHOTO / They look like best friends! Ermal Fejzullahu’s wife makes an emotional dedication to their son
Arti, the son of singer Ermal Fejzullahu, celebrated his birthday. On this occasion, well-wishes poured in for the young boy, who has now reached adolescence. A special greeting came from his mother, Ariana Fejzullahu. She shared a photo with her son on her Instagram Story, accompanied by heartfelt words: “Happy birthday, my soul. You are the beginning of my happiness and the greatest blessing in my life,” Ariana wrote alongside the shared image. “KORÇA BOOM”
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