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Accident / Bus forces an “Audi” off the road, car ends up in a ditch
An accident occurred this morning on the Fier–Levan road segment, in the area known as “Kthesa e Azotikut.” According to preliminary information, a bus traveling in the direction of Vlora collided with an Audi vehicle, which ended up in the roadside canal, fortunately without any injuries. Police units and the investigative team arrived immediately at the scene and are working to determine the causes of the accident and to regulate traffic flow. “KORÇA BOOM”
LATEST/ 2 illegal gambling venues in Neighborhood 8. One person arrested and 2 criminal proceedings initiated
Korçë Police Department Inspections continue across the Korçë district to detect and combat illegal gambling activities. Two additional cases of this activity were uncovered, following the police operation codenamed “Qarku,” conducted 4 days ago. The owner of a venue was arrested, and a 26-year-old employee, hired illegally, is facing criminal charges for organizing gambling activities in the venue. Another individual is also facing criminal charges for participating in this
SERIOUS INCIDENT at a kindergarten in Korçë. A 2-year-old child falls and is urgently taken to the hospital
Korçë / Preliminary information Around 10:15, a 2-year-old child was taken to the Korçë hospital, suspected of having fallen at the kindergarten they attend. The child was accompanied to the hospital by their teacher and parents. “KORÇA BOOM”
Korçë/ The parade of artists in traditional costumes has now become a tradition!
The Parade of Artists in Traditional Costumes has now become a beautiful tradition in honor of December 10, the Proclamation of the Albanian Republic of Korçë, organized by the Korçë Regional Council. Seven folklore ensembles from the region and beyond filled the streets of Korçë with color, liveliness, tradition, and energy! “KORÇA BOOM”
By Ardit Konomi: How Korçë looked to me yesterday!
December 11 today. This piece was supposed to come out yesterday, but yesterday didn’t feel right. Yesterday, this is how Korçë looked to me. As it looks to visitors. Like a lively town where the streets sell both charm and character. This morning, since the fog had lifted, I began to remember that Korçë was created as a cosmopolitan city. It was built by the people of Korçë, Mborja, Vithkuq, Vaqëfllin, Voskopojë, Opar, Drenovë, Boboshtër, Dishnicë, Dangëlli, Kolonjë, Devoll,
Korça County has per-capita income that is less than 50% of Tirana’s
The concentration of economic activity and population in Tirana is deepening the economic inequality between the capital and the country’s 11 other counties. The recently published INSTAT data on the economy of the regions, referring to 2023, show that half of the counties about five of them had a GDP per capita that was less than half of Tirana’s. The county with the lowest income is Kukës, with only 40.2% of Tirana’s level, highlighting the significant territorial dispariti
The frightening prophecies of Nostradamus and Baba Vanga for 2025: What has come true so far?
Here is the In his famous writings “Les Prophéties” (1555), Nostradamus mentions a turbulent year for Europe, where “great powers will clash” and where “a great plague from the past will return.” Although Britain has not been directly involved in any war this year, the country has been shaken by isolated knife attacks and cyberattacks on major commercial networks events that many link to the phrase “enemies from within and without.” In another quatrain, Nostradamus writes abo
Snow for the year-end holidays? Here’s what the well-known meteorologist says: After the 20th, expect…
Meteorologist Tanja Porja said that most of December will be characterized by stable atmospheric conditions, with temperatures above the seasonal average and a lack of precipitation until December 17–18. Porja emphasized that during the first 20 days of the month, the weather will be “completely comfortable,” with temperatures higher than normal. In Tirana, the thermometer is expected to reach 19–21°C at midday, about 3–4 degrees above the usual December average of around 16–
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
“The year starts off on the right foot!” / Prime Minister Rama delivers GREAT NEWS for Albanians…
Prime Minister Rama has again addressed salaries and pensions for 2026, promising a historic increase and describing the year as starting “on the right foot” for Albanians. “We have been attentive to citizens, addressing their detailed requests through public hearings on the upcoming year’s budget—a year that begins on the right foot for Albanians regarding income, primarily salaries and pensions, as well as public investments, all of which together will mark a historic incre
The forgotten teachers: A 12-month salary that is not enough, while the EU rewards twice
By: Matilda Kurti In our country, teachers with 15 years of experience in secondary education work with passion, dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility for future generations. But the financial reality they face is shocking. The average gross monthly salary, around 100,000 lek, is barely enough for survival, with no year-end bonus and no compensation for commuting from their place of residence, which previously existed but has now been removed. At the same time, in
List: Get to know 7 countries and 7 traditional foods for the year-end holidays
Christmas is celebrated in many ways across the globe, and the cuisine marking the holiday is as diverse as the people who celebrate it. A typical Christmas meal may vary by country, but the idea of enjoying and savoring the dishes is the same for everyone. In France, seafood is a traditional holiday dish. Tortellini in broth is the Italian Christmas Eve dish. A traditional festive food in England is Christmas pudding, sometimes flambéed. Christmas honey cookies are part of t
The staggering amount/ How much does Mariah Carey earn each year from the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?
Few things capture the holiday season better than Mariah Carey’s hit All I Want for Christmas Is You. The song has become synonymous with this festive period, and it’s hard to go anywhere at this time of year without hearing it. For Mariah Carey, the song is a gift that keeps on giving. Billboard estimates that the singer earned 1.86 million dollars from the track last year, while a 2016 study by The Economist revealed that Carey earns an average of 2.5 million dollars per ye
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