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BREAKING NEWS/ Hidden in food, cocaine and hashish found at Prison...
Cocaine and hashish have been found inside Prison 313. The news was confirmed to BalkanWeb by journalist Klodiana Lala. The drugs were reportedly hidden in food, although it is not yet known which inmate the food belonged to. Inspections are currently being carried out by the Directorate of Prisons and the Agency for Oversight of the Criminal Sentences Enforcement System. “KORÇA BOOM”
Arrested 59-year-old in Elbasan, accused of attempting to have sexual relations with minors
A 59-year-old man from Elbasan has been arrested after allegedly attempting to establish contact with minors with the intention of engaging in sexual relations. According to unofficial sources, he is suspected of the criminal offense of “Sexual or homosexual relations with minors,” in the attempted stage. Preliminary investigations indicate that he allegedly obtained minors’ phone numbers through deception and grooming, communicated with them, and invited them to meetings, in
Armed and with €15,000 in his car, 32-year-old arrested!
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Tirana after being caught carrying an unlicensed firearm. The police operation, codenamed “Last Gun,” was carried out by officers from Police Station No. 1 following operational information that a person was traveling in a vehicle and was suspected of carrying a firearm. Police located and stopped a Citroën DS3 on “Collakët” Street, driven by 32-year-old R. V. During the search of the vehicle, officers found and seized a pistol along wit
Alarm/ West Nile Fever reaches Korçë: 72-year-old suspected of being bitten by a mosquito, here are the symptoms he experienced
This is the first confirmed case this year in Albania of West Nile virus. The patient is a 72-year-old man from Korçë, who presented at the Korçë Regional Hospital around August 1 with symptoms similar to those of West Nile fever. Following the initial suspicions, the patient was admitted to the infectious diseases ward, and the necessary isolation measures were taken. Samples from tests conducted at the Korçë Regional Hospital were sent for verification to health authorities
An emigrant travels 5 hours from Greece to meet Rama: “Let me see him, then let him die!”
While young people continue protesting against Rama outside his office, another scene has emerged from Pogradec, where the Prime Minister appears to still enjoy the support of at least some elderly citizens. A 65-year-old Albanian man who has lived in Greece for 35 years traveled around five hours from Xanthi, Greece, to meet Rama. Halim Bufi said he learned about the government meeting in Pogradec and immediately decided to set off, hoping to express his gratitude to Rama fo
Korani Festival in Pogradec: Traditional flavors and music bring tourists together by the lake
The months of August and September coincide with the stocking of Lake Ohrid with young koran fish, which is why this period in Pogradec is also marked by the annual Koran Festival. This year’s event once again brought together local chefs, who presented visitors with a variety of koran dishes prepared according to traditional recipes. According to the chefs, the “king of the lake” remains one of the most popular attractions for tourists and visitors. For Albanian master chef
Over 30,000 departures from Kapshtica in four days as emigrants begin returning to their places of work
More than 30,000 people have left Albania through the Kapshticë border crossing over the past four days, in another period of heavy traffic at the border with Greece. They are mainly Albanian emigrants who had come to the country for their holidays and have now begun returning to Greece and the countries where they live and work. The heavy flow has caused long lines of vehicles at Kapshticë, with travelers reporting waits of up to two hours at the border amid high temperature
Pustec incident, Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts: Respect for national symbols is not a political issue
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, through an official statement, expressed regret over the omission of the Albanian National Anthem at a cultural event held yesterday in Pustec. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of North Macedonia and the Mayor of Pustec. During the ceremony, the national anthem of North Macedonia was played, but not the Albanian anthem. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that, although the event was organized by a local associat
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
Local elections 2027 / The two dates being discussed and the new map with 46 municipalities
The Socialist Party continues to support the new territorial reform, despite opposition emerging in several parts of the country. The proposed draft envisages reducing the number of municipalities from 61 to 46, as well as reorganizing administrative units. Prime Minister Edi Rama has called on the Socialist Party’s political leaders to step up communication with citizens regarding the reform. According to him, merging several municipalities does not mean eliminating cities o
“After School” launches nationwide in September, offering creative activities after lunch and homework
In September, pre-university schools across Albania will implement the “After School” program, combining academic support with educational, creative, and recreational activities. Beyond regular school hours, the program aims to provide children with a safe and welcoming environment where they can develop their skills, work together, and discover new talents and interests. Specifically, after having lunch and completing their homework, students will take part in sports activit
Get ready for a celestial spectacle on August 28! From North America to Europe, here are the places where the Full Moon can be seen
The late-summer sky will offer one of the most exciting astronomical phenomena of the year. In the early hours of August 28, the Full Moon will be at the center of a deep partial lunar eclipse, attracting the attention of millions of skywatchers. When Earth passes directly between the Sun and its natural satellite, its shadow stretches into space, creating a spectacular display of light and shadow. Because the Sun is an extended disk rather than a point source of light, Earth
Peace between Arbana and Ledion? Is the TV host heading back to Top Channel?
Arbana Osmani and Ledion Liço have seemingly made peace. At least, that is what their latest social media activity suggests, as they have started following each other again on Instagram. The detail is significant given their relationship following Osmani’s departure from Top Channel. After Arbana did not return as the host of “Big Brother VIP Albania” and the format was handed over to Ledion Liço, it was noticed that the two presenters no longer followed each other on Instagr
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