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SERIOUS INCIDENT / The body of a 58-year-old woman found dead
A serious incident has occurred in Berat. Around 07:40, the body of 58-year-old M. M. was recovered by her family from the waters of the Osum River. She is suspected to have drowned intentionally. According to family members, she suffered from mental health issues and had left her home yesterday around 19:00. The investigative team is at the scene working to clarify and document the circumstances of the case. “KORÇA BOOM”
LATEST/ Took 4,000 euros and blackmailed with intimate photos, 47-year-old man from Korçë arrested
A 47-year-old Albanian man has been arrested after allegedly extorting €4,000 from a Greek citizen over a three-year period. Kristi Joga reportedly obtained the money by threatening to publish private conversations, photos, and videos of the victim. Using the same scheme, Joga is also suspected of extorting other individuals of Greek origin, obtaining significant sums ranging from €30,000 to €40,000. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals invol
POGRADEC: PHOTO/ Range Rover catches fire in Neighborhood No. 1 at around 03:50 a.m.
A Land Rover Range Rover vehicle was burned during the night in Neighborhood No. 1 in Pogradec. The car was engulfed in flames in the early hours of the morning, with the fire reported to the Fire Service at around 03:50 a.m. The vehicle had been parked when the incident occurred. Firefighters immediately arrived at the scene, managing to extinguish the flames and secure the area to prevent the fire from spreading. Police also went to the scene and have launched an investigat
Tourism in Korçë has been completely paralyzed for a week, with the most affected area being the tourist village of Voskopojë
Tourism in Korçë has been completely paralyzed for about a week, with the tourist village of Voskopojë being the hardest hit. Around 80 percent of reservations have been canceled, while tour operators are urging authorities to announce the reopening date for the Librazhd road, as they are facing financial ruin. Meanwhile, visitors are reportedly going to Greece and North Macedonia instead. Some guesthouses are closed, others have their doors open but without visitors. This is
Collapse of the Librazhd–Përrenjas road: how long will the repair take according to experts?
The interventions have put pressure on the road shoulders, while the foundations have been eroded due to the use of river material, a solution considered incorrect from an engineering standpoint and one that has contributed to the destabilization of the terrain. The collapse that occurred on the national Librazhd–Përrenjas road axis, near the village of Dragostunjë, is expected to take a long time to repair — in the best-case scenario, several months of work — if current proc
CALCULATION / Which categories do not receive compensation from DIVA
Individuals with low salaries do not receive compensation through the Annual Individual Income Declaration (DIVA), because they have no income tax paid. Accountants and the tax administration explain that employees earning around 50,000 lek per month, or 600,000 lek per year, are not subject to tax and therefore cannot receive reimbursements for children’s expenses. According to accountant Armand Mala, the system does not calculate compensation for this category because the t
Road infrastructure in chaos / Ambulances in Korçë forced to follow detour routes, putting patients’ lives at risk
The closure of the Librazhd–Përrenjas road has also created difficulties for medical emergencies traveling from the Regional Hospital of Korçë to Tirana. Ambulances, like smaller vehicles, are forced to follow the alternative route Maliq–Lozhan–Moglicë–Gramsh, a narrow road with sharp turns and multiple problem areas along this segment. Due to the conditions of this route, ambulance drivers have to reduce speed, which prolongs transport times for patients needing urgent inter
Landslide on the Elbasan–Librazhd–Qafë Thanë road, the ARA begins emergency interventions
The Albanian Road Authority has begun intensive work on several fronts, aiming to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Work is currently underway to remove large amounts of soil from both sides of the existing road, in order to clear the terrain where probes will be installed for a detailed geological study and technical assessment of the area following the landslide. At the same time, with increased mobilization of heavy machinery, operations have started to regulat
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
Monika Kryemadhi goes to SPAC, makes ironic remarks to the media: “I am heading to a significant legal battle”
Monika Kryemadhi appeared today at the offices of SPAC. She paused in front of the media, where her ironic remarks and quips were noted as she entered the Special Prosecutor’s Office. Kryemadhi stated that she is facing an important legal process. “Good morning everyone. Now we are heading into a very significant legal battle. Are you tired, or not at all?” Kryemadhi said. On July 28, 2025, SPAC announced the completion of the investigation and the referral for trial of the c
SCANDAL / Children in nurseries and kindergartens consumed infected eggs and chicken meat. Shocking details that were never made public
Dozens of businesses buried tons of chicken meat and eggs when avian flu broke out in Albania, as these products were considered unsafe for consumption. But what makes this situation shocking is an even more alarming fact: while the authorities on the ground ordered their destruction, these uncontrolled products ended up on the menus of nurseries and kindergartens. These findings come from the Supreme State Audit (KLSH) report dated 13.10.2023, which was never published, as i
NAME REVEALED / Fight between two young men in Greece, 17-year-old Albanian loses his life
A serious incident occurred in Corinth, where a 17-year-old Albanian lost his life following a fight with a young Greek man. According to Greek authorities, the Albanian, Aleks Vangjeli, was brought to the hospital with abdominal injuries. Initially, he claimed he had been involved in a car accident. He was transported by ambulance to Athens, but unfortunately, he did not survive his injuries. At the same time, a 19-year-old Greek also arrived at a private clinic in Corinth w
The youngest contestant of “Big Brother VIP 5” has been confirmed
The 23-year-old model, Nikol Projko, officially confirmed her participation in Big Brother VIP 5 during an interview on the show “Big Brother Radio” on Top Albania Radio. “It’s an opportunity to connect with the public more closely and to show more than just my image,” she said, emphasizing her desire to challenge herself and experience every moment inside the house. The 23-year-old will start her adventure this Saturday, joining the other contestants of the newest season of
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