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Fatal fall, elderly man tragically loses his life
A tragic incident occurred in Delvinë, where the body of an elderly man was found lifeless in a stream in the Dhivër area The Sarandë Police reported that the victim is S.G., 91 years old, a resident of Dhivër village Preliminary reports suggest that the elderly man accidentally slipped and fell into the stream, losing his life tragically According to the official police statement: “Yesterday, in Dhivër village, citizen S.G., 91 years old, was found dead in a stream. Prelimin
Here’s what happened in Korçë: Police reveal the arrest of 3 people for drugs
The police operation codenamed “Zëmblaku” concluded with the immediate arrest of three individuals suspected of criminal activity in the field of narcotics Specialists in Drug Investigation, in cooperation with the Special Forces “Shqiponjat”, after receiving operational information that drugs were being sold in a bar in the village of Zëmblak, organized an intervention that led to the arrest of A C, 36 years old, resident of Korçë, owner of the bar A H, 44 years old, residen
5000 euros to delete the news, the administrator of the portal is arrested
The services of the Directorate for the Investigation of Serious Crimes in the Criminal Police Department and those of the Special Operational Force Directorate, as a result of the immediate handling of a complaint filed by a public administration employee who reported being blackmailed by the administrator of a portal, finalized the coded operation “Portal 1”. As a result of swift operational actions, citizen E.L., 37 years old, was apprehended at the subject’s office in Tir
INSTAT releases the figures: Prices increased by 2.3% in January
Consumer prices in January recorded an increase of 2.3% compared to the same month last year, according to data published by INSTAT In January 2026, the inflation rate reached 2.3%, up from 1.9% in January of the previous year. Compared to December 2025, consumer prices increased by 0.4% The largest price increases came from several spending groups. The “recreation, sports, and culture” group saw a 4.9% rise, followed by “rent, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels” and “i
Pogradec / Rain causes damage to infrastructure, part of the ring road is destroyed
Heavy rainfall from November last year until now has caused not only flooding in Pogradec, but also significant damage to infrastructure. The most problematic situation was along the Vërdova River, where large water flows destroyed retaining walls and bridges used by residents for crossing. Not only that, but the water also damaged part of the Pogradec ring road, which, together with the bridges over the river, remains unrepaired. Residents say this is not the first time the
“I’ve been doing this craft for 30 years and I love it.” The 68-year-old woman shares her passion for Kolonja carpets
At a time when traditional crafts are fading more and more each day, Sofika Bilbilushi from Kolonja continues to be a living example of dedication and love for tradition. The 68-year-old, despite her age, does not stop. Every day she sits by the loom and patiently works to create handmade carpets with different motifs. She says she produces various types of carpets, preserving the old weaving techniques she has learned over the years. “I’ve been doing this for about 30 years.
Fraud with agricultural funds in Korçë: 36 million lek for a tractor with subsidy
On January 26, the TV show “Stop” on Tv Klan broadcast the case of Mr. Xhuma Halimllari from Korçë, who runs a business selling seedlings. While trying to buy a tractor, he applied to the Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (AZHBR) for a subsidy, but his application was rejected. Through a mutual acquaintance, he was introduced to Rediana Hysaj, who presented herself as an AZHBR employee. They signed a consultancy contract, under which Xhuma Halimllari paid 3.6 million
Korça Region records the sharpest decline in the number of deaths / Here are INSTAT figures on births compared to deaths
Albania closed the last quarter of 2025 with a positive demographic balance, but with worrying signals regarding the number of births. According to preliminary INSTAT data, 668 more births than deaths were recorded in the country, keeping natural population growth in positive territory. However, this was not due to an increase in births, but rather to a decline in deaths. During the October–December 2025 period, 5,373 births were registered, 232 fewer than in the same period
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
Mayor Edison Memolla sentenced to prison
The Court of Appeals (GJKKO) has sentenced the Socialist mayor of Rrogozhinë, Edison Memolla, to one year in prison. Memolla was accused of electoral corruption, and SPAK is expected to prepare the execution order to send the mayor to prison. Meanwhile, the municipality of Rrogozhinë will be left without a mayor, and according to the rules, early elections will need to be held. Additionally, Memolla will be banned from holding public office for five years. “KORÇA BOOM”
Compensation for the education sector is expected to add 75,000 new declarants to the system
After the e-Filing system opened on January 22 for completing the Individual Annual Income Declaration (DIVA 2025) — which must be completed and submitted by March 31, 2026 — data from the tax administration provided to Monitor show that, across all categories, the number of filings has so far reached 10,000 individuals. The tax authorities expect the number of declarants for the 2025 Individual Annual Income Declaration to reach up to 200,000 filings, considering the first-t
NAME / Anti-drug operation in Italy: who was the Albanian leading the criminal group? The scheme that was used
Large quantities of cocaine were seized in Umbria, Italy, with 68 kg of drugs confiscated, 7 people arrested, and 3 others wanted. Among those detained were 5 Albanians, who collaborated with locals and other criminal cells. The group used electronic devices to protect themselves from law enforcement. Fatjon Cardaku, known as “Fabio,” is suspected of leading the criminal organization, which operated across Perugia, Corciano, and Passignano sul Trasimeno, with strong connectio
“Small men feel challenged,” Brikena’s family reacts harshly after the scenes on BBV
Brikena’s family members, who manage her social media accounts, reacted after the emotionally მძიმე situation she experienced yesterday on “Big Brother VIP.” The incident occurred when Brikena, as she was going to sleep in her bed, was faced with an unexpected action by Rogerti, who approached and jumped onto her bed. To avoid the situation, she moved away and went toward Mateo’s bed, but according to the broadcast footage, the situation was repeated there by Tani. Following
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