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NAMES/ Eight people arrested for exploiting children for begging
Eight people have been arrested by the Police in Tirana for allegedly exploiting their minor children to work and beg. According to the police, for four of them, Eles Brahimaj, 41; Rakip Sinani, 35; Mikel Rama, 35; and Miklovan Gogaj, 34 the Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the security measure of “pre-trial detention.” Meanwhile, the individuals with initials L. B., 35; A. M., 41; M. S., 35; and A. Sh., 35, have been placed under “house arrest” by the Tirana Prosecutor’s Offi
BIG FIGHT/ A 38-year-old was threatened with a firearm, the perpetrator arrested and…
A serious incident occurred in Durrës, where a 45-year-old man was arrested for threatening another citizen with a firearm over minor motives. The arrested individual, E. K., a resident of Xhafzotaj, is suspected of having had a conflict on February 16, 2026, with 38-year-old E. D. at a location called “Kodra e Rrashbullit.” Following the conflict, he allegedly threatened the victim with a suspected automatic firearm. Investigations are ongoing to locate the firearm, which th
SERIOUS/ A student injured after being hit by construction debris near the school renovation site
A serious incident occurred yesterday in Kukës, where a student of a 9-year school was injured near his school premises. According to preliminary information, the incident happened near the building of the former 9-year school “Bajram Curri,” which is currently under reconstruction by a construction company. The incident took place while the minor was trying to retrieve a ball near the construction site. At that moment, debris was dropped from the third floor of the building,
“I was little when I first went to the mill,” says the 70-year-old woman who ‘freezes’ time, still preserving the tradition
She carries 70 years on her shoulders, through a life full of difficult paths. Old age has rewarded her with a quiet life after many challenges, yet she has never given up work and continues to preserve traditions. Mother Tonia, from the village of Shkozë in Pukë, even today, accompanied by her grandson, heads to the Gojani mill, where she grinds corn the seeds she still keeps traditional and native. She carries it on her back, as custom dictates so that the bread is not disr
Pensions increase: This is the monthly bonus they are expected to receive
The Administrative Council of the Social Insurance Institute (ISSH) has approved the budget ceilings for the medium-term period 2026–2028. According to the decision, the budget ceiling for 2026 reaches 204 billion lek, marking an increase of 11.7 billion lek compared to 2025. If this increase is distributed proportionally among all beneficiaries, each pensioner would receive on average about 16,220 lek more per year, which translates into around 1,350 lek extra per month. The
“Windstorms, heavy showers and snowfall,” the meteorologist’s warning
Meteorologist Tanja Porja said that today is expected to be rainy, with precipitation increasing and intensifying after midday and during the night, with downpours across almost the entire Albanian territory. Snowfall is also expected in mountainous areas, becoming more visible in the afternoon and at night. “Today will start with light rain in the morning, more rain around noon, heavy rain in the evening, and downpours tonight, during the night, and partially tomorrow. Preci
Population over 65 years old, Albania with the strongest growth in Europe from 2015 to 2025
Albania is turning into a large “retirement home,” as the share of people over 65 compared to the working-age population (15–64 years old) is increasing at very rapid rates, unlike anything experienced by any other European country. The latest Eurostat data on demographic trends in Europe over the past decade (2015–2025) place Albania at the top of the list for the increase in the share of elderly people compared to the workforce. In 2015, the population over 65 in Albania ac
Highway closed, here’s how long the blockage will last, be careful…
The section of the Ionian Road connecting Arta with Amfilochia will remain closed for at least three months following a major landslide in the Sykoula area. The incident caused significant damage to the infrastructure, making safe vehicle traffic impossible on this important road segment. According to local authorities, the mass of earth and rocks that detached from the mountain slope covered a large portion of the road, while cracks and instability were observed in several s
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”
Student complaints increase: 99 cases in 2025, investigations also against school principals
During 2025, the Police Station in Pristina recorded 99 cases in which schools reported their students, while in January alone 7 new cases were registered. Most of the reports involve insults, threats, or possession of cold weapons. The latest case involves a ninth-grade student who was involved in a physical confrontation with a teacher at the “Pavarësia” school. The Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina launched an investigation into the criminal offense of “Assault” and, as
TRAGIC/ 22-year-old Albanian killed with a knife!
A 22-year-old Albanian, identified as Lorik Abazi, was fatally stabbed in south London. He was found critically injured in a park at around 01:15 on Sunday and later died in hospital. According to the BBC, two women, both 25, and a 28-year-old man were arrested on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of murder. One of the women has since been released on bail. In a statement, the family said: “We, his parents, brother, girlfriend, grandparents, and friends, loved him very much. A li
“I respect him, but…”, Selin sets the record straight about her relationship with Miri!
During an interview held at the “Big Brother VIP Albania” house on the special program Big Brother VIP Radio, Brikena asked Selin a direct question about the future of her relationship with Miri, following recent tensions. Selin responded with clarity and maturity: “Since the start of our debate, the discussion has concluded, everything that needed to be said has been said. Despite all the arguments and our separation in the game, I, as Selin, have the utmost respect for Miri
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