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Tragic incident in Maliq/ One police officer killed and another injured. They were part of an operation and…
A person has killed a police officer and injured another. A serious incident has occurred in the municipality of Maliq, in the Lozhan area. According to preliminary information, during a police operation, a person is suspected of opening fire on police officers, killing one officer and injuring another. The attacker is also reported to have been injured. It is suspected that the incident took place during an operation to arrest a wanted person, while authorities are working t
Accident: Driver loses control of vehicle and goes off the road, one person injured
A road accident was recorded this morning, around 09:40, on the Levan–Tepelenë road, in the area known as Varibop. According to preliminary information, a “Volkswagen” vehicle, driven by a citizen identified as K.M., lost control and went off the road, ending up in a roadside ditch. As a result of the accident, the driver was injured and transported to the Regional Hospital of Fier to receive the necessary medical assistance. Preliminary sources indicate that he is out of lif
Tragic in Maliq: A person found dead in a home, first details emerge
A 60-year-old man has been found dead inside a home in the village of Libonik, Maliq. According to preliminary information, the victim had been living with his brother for about a month. His brother had recently returned from abroad and was staying with him for a short period. It was the brother who discovered him unresponsive this morning and asked a neighbor to notify the ambulance and the police. A preliminary examination of the body did not reveal any signs of violence. T
Increase in pensions and new bonuses: Here's how the elderly will benefit from the latest changes to the scheme
Thousands of citizens continue to work even after they have retired, and nevertheless still pay social security contributions like all other employees. Democratic Party MP Igli Cara has proposed amendments to the social security law aimed at exempting this category from the obligation to pay contributions, as long as they have already contributed once for their pension. “Is it right or not that a pensioner, after contributing for 39 years, continues to contribute to the syste
Albania in a phase of aggressive ageing, for the first time in history the median age reaches the EU average
Albania is undergoing an unprecedented demographic transition, with population ageing accelerating at a pace that has exceeded even the most pessimistic forecasts. The latest official data from INSTAT reveal a historic shift in the country's age structure, moving Albania from one of Europe's youngest nations to a society whose median age now matches the average of the European Union. According to the data, the median age of Albania's population reached 45 years on January 1,
In June, everything changes for these 4 signs: finances and relationships take a positive turn
Mercury’s entry into the sign of Cancer in June 2026 is expected to bring new energy into many people’s lives. According to astrologers, this transit, which will last until August 9, favors communication, intuition, family relationships, and emotional security. In astrology, Cancer is associated with home, care, and a sense of belonging, while Mercury governs thinking, communication, and the way we process information. The combination of these energies is considered a favorab
Elbasan–Qafë Thanë Road, ARA: First 7.5 km dual carriageway section to open by the end of June
ARA announces progress on Corridor VIII works and the opening of the first segment in both directions. Within June, the first 7.5-kilometer segment of the Elbasan–Qafë Thanë road, part of Corridor VIII, is expected to be fully opened to traffic. The Albanian Road Authority states that vehicles will be able to move in both directions, significantly easing traffic on this important national route. Currently, traffic is operating on only one side of the road, while the completio
Strong emigration after the pandemic: At least 164,000 more Albanians have left the country than have returned
An alarming figure of more than 166,400 Albanians is estimated to have left the country during the post-pandemic years, from January 1, 2021 to 2026, highlighting a further deepening of Albania’s demographic crisis and emigration trend in a population that is already smaller and older. This unusually high level of emigration indicates that economic and human capital policies, instead of encouraging people to return, continue to fuel departures even 35 years after the fall of
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...
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“Balluku” case: SSACOC indicts Igli Tare
The Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has, this Thursday (June 4, 2026), indicted former Albanian national football team player Igli Tare. According to information, Tare has been formally charged with money laundering in connection with the case involving former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. Tare’s summons to SSACOC came shortly after several searches were carried out at the residences of Balluku’s family members and various bus
Two high school graduates were expelled for attempting to cheat with a mobile phone during the exam
Two high school graduates from Peqin have been excluded from the Foreign Language exam after being caught attempting to enter the test center with a mobile phone and use it during the exam. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, the rules of the State Matura are non-negotiable and any violation is punished immediately, in order to ensure a fair and integrity-based process. As a result of the breach, the two candidates were immediately disqualified from the exam, l
Former well-known defender does not survive injuries after a road accident
Former Greek defender Marios Oikonomou has died at the age of 33 after being unable to survive severe brain injuries sustained in a road accident that occurred about nine days earlier. Despite doctors’ efforts, his condition remained critical and he passed away due to the serious injuries. During his career, Oikonomou played for several well-known European clubs, including AEK, Bologna, Copenhagen, Sampdoria, and Panathinaikos, leaving his mark on professional football. “KORÇ
“For media attention”, Brikena reacts with a coded message
Former “BBVA” contestant Brikena Selmani has recently posted a video on her Instagram Story, sharing a message that has drawn attention from followers and sparked discussions on social media. In her post, Selmani wrote: “One post, ten articles! If they want views, they know exactly who to talk about.” The message has been interpreted by followers as a comment on how social media content is often turned into multiple news articles, focusing on individuals who attract the most
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