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Possessing over 1 kg of cocaine with the intent to sell in different areas of the capital, a 44-year-old man has been arrested
Tirana / Continuous strikes against criminal activity related to the supply and distribution of hard drugs continue. The police operation codenamed “Bulevardi” has been concluded. A 44-year-old man has been identified and arrested, who was supplying and distributing cocaine in different areas of Tirana. A significant amount of cocaine, weighing 1 kg and 680 grams, has been seized. During the final phases of the operation codenamed “Zonat,” carried out during May and June, aro
Alarm, girl loses her life after falling from an apartment building
A serious incident was reported on Friday midday in the Allias area of Tirana, where a young girl has lost her life after falling from an apartment building. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred around midday, alarming local residents. Following the alert, emergency services and police arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area. Eyewitnesses report that the victim is a young girl, while the full circumstances of the incident remain unclear. It is st
ACCIDENT / Bus crashes into a fuel station signboard
An accident occurred this afternoon at the entrance to the city of Elbasan. According to reports, a bus lost control and crashed into a fuel station signboard, damaging it and ending up near the premises of the fuel station. Fortunately, so far there are no reports of fire or other serious consequences. The situation could have had even more severe outcomes, considering its proximity to the fuel supply point. “KORÇA BOOM”
Families receiving economic assistance benefit from free water up to 5 m³ per month
The government has approved a new methodology for distributing and using state subsidies for water supply and sewerage service providers during the 2026 budget year, ensuring full compensation for the minimum essential water consumption for families in need, while tying fund eligibility to the performance of utility companies. According to the directive published in the Official Gazette, families receiving economic assistance will benefit from 100% coverage of their water bil
Temperatures up to 41 degrees, weather forecast for next week
Next week’s weather is expected to be mostly clear, with stable atmospheric conditions. Meteorologist Elvi Jahaj stated that temperatures will reach up to 41°C, although some rainfall is also expected in hilly and mountainous areas. “For the beginning of next week, we will have stable conditions and clear weather, but cloudiness is not excluded on Tuesday and Wednesday. These will be accompanied by rain in hilly and mountainous regions. Meanwhile, today temperatures are expec
Tax authorities write off €91.6 million in liabilities, benefiting over 105,000 taxpayers!
The Tax Administration announces that it has successfully completed the automatic process of unconditional cancellation/write-off of unpaid tax obligations for the categories provided by law, within the framework of Law No. 86/2025, “On the cancellation, discharge and payment of tax obligations to the central and local tax administration and customs liabilities.” Through this process, 105,409 taxpayers have benefited, while the total value of written-off/cancelled obligations
Watch out, drivers! Parliament approves new rules and tougher penalties
The Parliment of Albania has approved, with 84 votes, a new package of amendments to the Road Code, a reform aimed at increasing road safety and imposing stricter penalties on drivers who violate traffic rules. The changes, proposed by Erion Braçe and Ulsi Manja, introduce new measures for young drivers, tougher penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, and harsher sanctions for using mobile phones while driving. One of the key changes in the law is the permanent
Albania becomes more expensive, food prices surpass the EU average for the first time
Albania becomes more expensive: food prices exceed the EU average for the first time Albanian consumers have individual consumption per capita at purchasing power parity equal to 48% of the European Union average, and per capita income at 43% of the EU average. In terms of consumption based on purchasing power, Albania ranks second to last in Europe, ahead only of Bosnia, while for income per capita it is at similar levels to North Macedonia and again ahead of Bosnia (data fo
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
Albania receives a $302 million loan from the United States for strengthening its military
The Council of Ministers has today approved the taking of a loan of 302 million US dollars from the United States in the framework of external military financing. This amount of money will be invested in the purchase of military equipment or assets in the United States. The decision of the Council of Ministers APPROVES, IN PRINCIPLE, THE DIRECT LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA, REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, REPRESENTED
Matura 2026, results of Albanian Language and Literature published. HERE ARE THE GRADES!
Results for the Albanian Language and Literature exam for Matura 2026 have been published. According to the announcement, graduates can now check their results through the official platforms of the Agency for Educational Services by using their personal identification data. The publication of the results comes a few days after the Albanian Language and Literature exam was held. Click the link to view the grades: https://qsha.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Publikimi-i-Rezul
Alarm at Porsche: Taycan sales drop, putting the future of the electric Cayman and Boxster in question!
Porsche has officially dropped two models. With the arrival of the updated electric Taycan for 2027, the carmaker is discontinuing production of the Taycan Sport Turismo and Taycan Cross Turismo. Taycan sales peaked in the United States in 2023, when Porsche sold 7,570 electric vehicles, but they have been declining since then. Porsche sold 4,747 Taycan units in 2024 and 4,142 in 2025. Taycan sales so far this year have also fallen, with Porsche selling 607 cars in the first
Selvija keeps Shpat Kasapi’s promise: Dozens of songs he left behind, which speak about the longing of children from the diaspora, will be released soon
Selvije Jao, the partner of the late singer Shpat Kasapi, has revealed that despite the artist passing away at a young age, we will soon have the opportunity to listen to dozens of musical projects he left behind. Through a post on her Instagram account, Selvija revealed that Shpat left behind songs that speak about the longing of children in the diaspora, who dream of returning home, to the place where the woman who gave them life—their mother—waits. “Ah Shpat, all Albanian
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