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Korçë / Stepfather arrested after allegedly stabbing 18-year-old in the head with a knife
Korçë Police have clarified the serious incident that occurred last night, where a family dispute escalated into the stabbing of an 18-year-old with a knife and the arrest of the alleged attacker. According to the official police statement, at around 9:55 p.m., an 18-year-old identified by the initials A.S. arrived at the Emergency Department of the Korçë Regional Hospital with a head injury. Preliminary investigations indicate that the young man was injured during an argumen
Car catches fire in broad daylight, firefighters arrive at the scene
A car caught fire at midday today in the capital. The vehicle can be seen completely burned out, while firefighters are at the scene. The incident occurred near the road connecting the Sauk roundabout with the New Ring Road. So far, there is no information on whether anyone was injured. “KORÇA BOOM”
Name/ Police officer attacked in Sarandë! He was riding a motorcycle when...
A serious incident occurred in Sarandë, where a police officer was assaulted on Thursday evening. The incident reportedly took place in Neighborhood No. 3 of the city, where Mihal Velço, a crime officer with the Sarandë Police Station, was attacked by several individuals. Velço was riding his motorcycle when he was first verbally abused and then threatened by a group of people. He then got off his motorcycle, and a physical confrontation broke out. The circumstances of the in
Scorching weekend ahead, but then… / Here is how the weather is expected to be in the coming days
The weather during the weekend will be characterized by clear skies and high temperatures, with maximum values expected to reach up to 41 degrees Celsius. The stable conditions are expected to continue at the beginning of the week, with sunny weather and high temperatures. However, a change in atmospheric conditions is expected from the middle of the week, with increased cloud cover, light rainfall, and short thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. "The positioning of the hig
Albania scorches as meteorologist warns temperatures will reach 42°C
Albania is set to experience another of the hottest days of the summer today, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 42°C in some isolated areas, including Elbasan. According to meteorologist Tanja Porja, the day began with temperatures around 2°C higher than the previous morning. "In the mountainous areas, morning temperatures range between 20°C and 22°C, while they are significantly higher across the western half of the country. Berat started the day at 29–30°C, an
97,000 employed in regulated professions, with doctors and dentists the highest paid
Around 97,100 people are employed in regulated professions in Albania, spread across 18 categories, including doctors, nurses, teachers, dentists, lawyers, notaries, bailiffs, auditors, and certified accountants. The data were published in the National Action Plan for Transparency and Proportionality of the Criteria for Practicing Regulated Professions, prepared by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with GIZ. Regulated professions account for 8% of total employment in t
Sentenced for stealing 120 thousand euros, Rozeta Dobi benefits from the criminal amnesty. Released from Pojskë prison
Rozeta Dobi, known as the cleaner who stole hundreds of thousands of euros in one of the most high-profile criminal cases of 2023, regained her freedom this Wednesday from the women’s prison in Pojskë after benefiting from the criminal amnesty. Dobi was arrested in January 2023 for the theft of €120,000, $30,000, and valuable items from the apartment of former senior state official Alda Klosi, where she had worked as a cleaner for around five years. During the investigation,
FROM TODAY, THE CRIMINAL AMNESTY TAKES EFFECT: 1,335 prisoners to be released, while those convicted of... remain excluded from the law
Starting today, the criminal amnesty law has officially come into effect. The law was approved by Parliament on June 18 and decreed by President Bajram Begaj on June 30. A total of 1,335 convicted individuals, including women and minors, will benefit from the law, while thousands of others will receive amnesty from criminal prosecution for misdemeanors and low-risk offenses. The amnesty applies to all individuals whose convictions became final by May 31 of this year, includin
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
Here are the ten municipalities that could be merged under the new territorial map
Albania’s territorial map is expected to undergo further changes, with the aim of reducing the number of municipalities to no more than 50 ahead of the 2027 local elections. The initiative is being led by the Socialist Party, which intends to complete the territorial reform even without a consensus with the opposition, if a political agreement between the parties cannot be reached. An analysis conducted by experts engaged by the government majority has identified 14 municipal
Kumbaro: Students will continue staying out late, so “smart city” is the right project for our schools
A new plan is being implemented for educational institutions across the country, aiming to completely transform the way children spend their time inside school environments. With a strong focus on communication as the healthiest tool and on preventing problems, Minister Mirela Kumbaro announced a new cooperation and reporting system between teachers, psychologists, and security officers. Kumbaro emphasized that the goal is not to monitor students, but to educate them in an in
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES REGION / Strong 5.0-magnitude tremor strikes in the early hours of the morning
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey's southeastern province of Malatya early this morning and was felt in neighboring provinces, but caused no damage or casualties, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). "There are no indications of any adverse situation following the 5.0-magnitude earthquake that struck at 6:20 a.m. in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province and was felt in the provinces of Malatya, Elazığ, Adıyaman, Tunceli, an
Rita Ora heading to Ohrid soon: Albanian star returns with a spectacular show in North Macedonia
Rita Ora is set to light up the stage at Biljanini Izvori Stadium in Ohrid on August 1, where she will headline a spectacular concert expected to draw thousands of fans from North Macedonia and across the region. The internationally acclaimed Albanian singer, known for her chart-topping global hits, will deliver a special performance featuring a rich selection of songs from throughout her music career. Rita Ora has become one of the most recognizable figures in modern pop mus
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