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30-year-old woman abandons her minor children, husband files a report with the police
A citizen reported his wife to the Durrës police. According to the husband, his 30-year-old wife, identified by the initials Xh.T, left their home on February 17, abandoning their three minor children. The police have referred the case materials to the prosecutor’s office. “The materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office after citizen E.T. reported that on February 17, 2026, his wife, Xh.T., 30 years old, left the house and abandoned their three minor children,” the po
A worker fell from the second floor of a building while on the job, three municipal officials arrested
Specialists from the Crime Investigation Unit of Gjirokastër Police Station arrested Pano Çako, 46, Arben Baxha, 61, and Adrian Loloçi, 58, all residents of Gjirokastër and employed as “Managers” in the Maintenance Sector of the Directorate of Community Services in the city. Their arrest comes on charges of violating workplace safety regulations, after a 55-year-old worker, Tani Kopeci, reportedly fell accidentally from the second floor of a building while cleaning it in the
BREAKING NEWS / A 54-year-old man from Korça has been arrested for smuggling various medical drugs
Local Directorate for Border and Migration Korçë The Border Police has intensified controls to prevent and combat illegal activities at the border. Another case of smuggling has been uncovered. A 54-year-old man has been arrested for smuggling various medical drugs and a quantity of clothing without the required documentation. Medical drugs, clothing suspected to be smuggled from Greece, and a vehicle have been confiscated. During systematic checks and operations based on int
The price of bread in the city of Korçë has increased, reaching 150 lek
The price of bread in the city of Korçë has seen a significant increase in recent days, reaching up to 150 lek for a standard loaf. According to residents, until a few days ago, bread was sold for around 120 lek, while now prices range from 140 to 150 lek, depending on the bakery and type of product. Consumers report facing a sudden increase in costs at the points where they purchase bread daily. Meanwhile, this price increase comes shortly after the collapse of the Librazhd-
Projections / How high could the maximum increase in fuel prices in Albania reach?
The crisis created by tensions in the Middle East is expected to be immediately reflected in the Albanian fuel market, where representatives of the Hydrocarbons Association warn of a 20 lek per liter increase within two days. They also forecast a maximum increase of up to 30–40 lek per liter in the coming days, but add that these prices will be temporary, depending on how the conflict unfolds. Albania’s oil market depends entirely on imports, and projections of an increase of
The former Skënderbeu player and Pogradeci captain celebrates his birthday today…
Today is a special day for the former Skënderbeu player and current Pogradeci captain, Vangjel Zguro, as he celebrates his 33rd birthday. Undoubtedly, there will be many wishes in the Pogradeci camp today, because even at this age, Zguro is certainly the most charismatic and freshest player on the team. He is the footballer who inspires the entire squad, and all the team’s achievements so far also bear his signature. Zguro has also left his mark at Skënderbeu, and surely the
The Albanian Road Authority publishes the project for the alternative Librazhd–Prrenjas segment
This Monday, the Albanian Road Authority (ARRSH) publicly unveiled, for the first time, the new project for constructing an alternative segment on the Librazhd–Prrenjas route, which has been blocked for several days due to a road collapse. In a video shared by ARA, it was announced that emergency measures have been planned and approved to address the situation and restore traffic as quickly as possible. The project foresees the construction of a 1.3-kilometer alternative segm
Young people are leaving Albania / 62% of emigrants are under 35, young families are also departing
Albania continues to suffer from a population hemorrhage even after more than 30 years of transition, with the departure of young people dominating the trend. Data from Eurostat show that in 2024 alone, around 44,000 Albanians emigrated to European Union countries. In the four years following the pandemic, from 2021 to 2024, at least 180,000 people left the country. These figures do not include data from Greece or the United Kingdom, the latter of which experienced a wave 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...
Aug 24, 2023
The meeting of the Socialist Party Presidency lasts only 30 minutes! Rama’s message revealed
The meeting of the Socialist Party Presidency has concluded, lasting only 30 minutes. Prime Minister Edi Rama left while conversing with the Mayor of Shkodër, Benet Beci. During the meeting, discussions focused on communication with party structures. Rama requested that members go out into the field and meet with citizens. Elections within the Socialist Party structures are expected to take place this year. As Rama announced at the party group meeting in March, a dialogue wit
Experts: Students should sleep more, lessons should start later
Schools should consider applying more flexible schedules, allowing students to start lessons later in the morning. This is the recommendation of a group of Swiss researchers, who argue that adolescents have a biological rhythm that pushes them to fall asleep and wake up later compared to adults. According to them, many young people fail to meet their daily sleep needs due to the early start of school, which has consequences for both well-being and the learning process. “This
Iran fires missile toward Turkey, destroyed by NATO air defense
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that a ballistic missile was launched from Iran, passing through the airspace of Iraq and Syria before heading toward Turkey. According to the ministry, the missile was destroyed in the air by NATO’s air and missile defense systems before it could enter Turkish airspace. Sources reported that a fragment of the missile that fell in the Dortyol area of Hatay province was identified as part of the air defense munition that inter
PHOTO / They look like best friends! Ermal Fejzullahu’s wife makes an emotional dedication to their son
Arti, the son of singer Ermal Fejzullahu, celebrated his birthday. On this occasion, well-wishes poured in for the young boy, who has now reached adolescence. A special greeting came from his mother, Ariana Fejzullahu. She shared a photo with her son on her Instagram Story, accompanied by heartfelt words: “Happy birthday, my soul. You are the beginning of my happiness and the greatest blessing in my life,” Ariana wrote alongside the shared image. “KORÇA BOOM”
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