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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
Drug and weapons checks in KORÇË / One person arrested with cocaine doses and a cold weapon
An anti-drug operation is underway in Korçë, where several homes and vehicles have been searched. The operation is being led by the Korçë Local Police Directorate and, according to preliminary information, is targeting individuals suspected of distributing and selling narcotics. One person has reportedly been arrested so far. During the operation against him, officers searched the vehicle he was using and then his home. Several doses of cocaine were found during the searches.
ACCIDENT/ Several people reportedly injured! Two rushed to hospital by ambulance
A serious accident occurred at a location known as “Pushimi i Shoferit” on the Lushnje–Fier highway. A Volkswagen vehicle collided with a van transporting passengers toward southern Albania. In an attempt to avoid the collision with the car, the van swerved and crashed into the highway’s metal barriers. Several passengers in the van were injured in the impact, but only two of them were transported by ambulance to the hospital to receive medical treatment. Police arrived at th
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
Emigrants begin returning to Greece, long queues at Kapshtica
After the summer holidays in Albania, emigrants have begun returning to Greece. The high volume of movement has also been recorded at the Kapshtica border crossing, where long lines of vehicles have formed in the neutral zone. In just three days, from August 17 to 19, 18,000 departures from Albania were recorded at Kapshtica. The high traffic is expected to continue in the coming days, while the Albanian side is operating at full capacity to process vehicles and travelers and
The “Nightingale” of Vithkuq passes away, a voice that brought the region’s songs to life
Sad news has come from Vithkuq. Koço Qirjo, affectionately known as the “Nightingale” of Vithkuq, has passed away. He was a brilliant singer with a distinctive voice who, for many years, brought the songs and musical traditions of the area to life. Koço Qirjo was one of those people who did not see singing simply as a passion, but as a way to preserve and pass on the identity, history, and traditions of his birthplace. With his distinctive voice, he made the songs of Vithkuq
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
What happened at Rama’s meeting in Pogradec? Orders for the Socialists emerge
The chairman of the Socialist Party and Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting this Sunday in Pogradec with political delegates and Socialist chairs of parliamentary committees. During the meeting, the documents “Besa” and “Prania Besnike” were discussed, while part of the discussions focused on the territorial reform and the possibility of merging several municipalities. Sources say that Rama asked the political leaders of the municipalities reportedly facing a merger to exp
Class of ’87 returns to “Raqi Qirinxhi” High School / So much nostalgia!
TODAY, THE SCHOOL DOORS OPENED FOR A SPECIAL GENERATION… The class of 1987 returned to school! Thirty-nine years have passed, but today our corridors were once again filled with voices, smiles and memories that time has not erased. They came as former graduates… but for us, for one day, they were once again our students. A generation that left its mark on the school’s history and returned today to remind us that: You can leave school, but school never leaves you. Welcome back
An Albanian shepherd allegedly raped a woman on a deserted beach in Greece, arrested after 4 years in Montenegro: 52-year-old detained (DETAILS)
A 52-year-old Albanian man has been arrested in Montenegro after being accused of raping a 22-year-old woman on a deserted beach in Kassandra, Halkidiki, Greece, in 2022. According to Greek media reports, the man was arrested on Wednesday in Montenegro following a European arrest warrant issued against him. The necessary procedures have begun for his extradition to Greece, where he is expected to face the authorities. After the alleged sexual assault, the Albanian man fled Gr
Further changes at Top Channel: it is revealed where we will see Selin Bollati!
A new move may be in the works at Top Channel for the upcoming television season, this time involving Selin Bollati. Bollati is expected to join the show “Goca & Gra” in the new season, beginning a new television experience following her participation in “Big Brother VIP Albania 5.” However, the information has not been officially confirmed. So far, neither Top Channel nor Selin Bollati has publicly announced an agreement regarding her involvement in the program. If the repor
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