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Cocaine hidden inside pasta and mussels: How the drugs were smuggled into Prison 313
During a search carried out yesterday by the General Directorate of Prisons and the Oversight Agency for the Execution of Criminal Decisions, a quantity of suspected narcotics was found at Prison 313 in Tirana. At first glance, it is clear that these are cooked pasta, but they are not just pasta. Cocaine and hashish were hidden inside and were intended to be smuggled into the prison. The cocaine and cannabis had allegedly been ordered by phone by an inmate, identified as O. A
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
Facilitations/ Cadastre: Documents required for the registration of the Act of Acquisition of Land Ownership
The State Cadastre Agency (ASHK) is informing citizens about the documentation they need to have in order to register the Act of Acquisition of Land Ownership (AMTP). According to SCA, citizens who have been issued an AALO must ensure, before applying for registration of the act, that they have all the required documentation. The application file must include the original AALO, a survey plan of the acquired land area, in accordance with the standards approved by a decision of
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
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
First names of the new government revealed, in Rama’s new government
First names of the new government revealed, Rama Ulsi Manja – Deputy Prime Minister Taulant Balla – Speaker of Parliament Agron Malaj – Minister of Interior Oerd Bylykbashi – Minister of Justice Ditmir Bushati – Minister of Foreign Affairs Frrok Çupi – Minister of Culture Edmond Spaho – Minister of Finance Milva Ekonomi – Minister of Health “KORÇA BOOM”
Students to return to lecture halls / Here is the date when the new academic year 2026–2027 begins
On October 5, the new 2026–2027 academic year will begin at Albanian universities, with students returning to lecture halls, laboratories, and university life. Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro announced that the new academic year will also begin with new and more modern facilities at several universities across the country, as a result of investments by the Ministry of Education. According to Kumbaro, the investments aim to improve university facilities and create better
TRAGEDY/ Maternity ward engulfed in flames, 14 babies lose their lives
A tragic fire broke out in the maternity and newborn ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, where at least 14 babies lost their lives. The flames broke out on the third floor of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) unit, one of the hospital’s main wards. PIMS spokesperson Dr. Aneeza Jalil confirmed that 14 newborns died, while another baby was rescued. Emergency teams immediately arrived at the scene, including fire trucks, ambulances,
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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