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Breaking news / Arrests in Korça and Devoll. In Maliq, a dispute between spouses. Incident in Kolonjë. Here’s what happened!
Korçë Local Police Directorate The Road Traffic Sector arrested the following individuals in flagrante: A. P., 35, resident of Korça, in neighborhood no.3, Korça, for driving under the influence. M. S., 32, resident of Bilisht, in the city of Bilisht, for driving under the influence. Crime Investigation specialists at the Maliq Police Station referred the case to the Prosecutor’s Office, where a criminal proceeding was opened against F. C., 45, resident of Maliq, suspected
Parked vehicle catches fire in the village of Bulgarec, Korça; firefighters intervene
A vehicle caught fire in the early hours of the morning in the village of Bulgarec, Korça. According to preliminary information, the fire broke out around 02:30 this morning while the vehicle was parked by the roadside near several homes. Firefighters intervened to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings. As a result of the flames, the vehicle was completely destroyed, but fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The investigative team is wo
Serious incident in Korça / Person jumps from the third floor of a hotel
A person jumped from the third floor of a hotel in Korça but fortunately landed on the hotel’s veranda and survived. This morning, an individual, still unidentified by the Korça police, jumped from the third floor of a hotel in the city center. The person, suspected of having mental health issues, fell onto the hotel’s veranda, breaking a leg, but is out of life-threatening danger. The individual was immediately transported to the Korça Regional Hospital, where they are recei
4 days without electricity / Power outage announced in these cities, TSO: There will be massive disconnections on these dates
Residents and businesses in Elbasan, Gramsh, and Librazhd will face temporary power outages during the period March 2–5, 2026, due to technical maneuvers and safety measures on the transmission network. According to the official announcement, as part of the shutdown as a safety measure of the 400 kV Fier – Elbasan – Qafë Thanë line, interventions will be carried out on several 35 kV and 10 kV lines, which will result in short power interruptions in certain areas. Elbasan On M
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
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
Southern Albania paralyzed by road collapses, Artan Hoxha mocks: Rama in Korça by helicopter, like in a music video!
For the past 10 days, southeastern Albania has been paralyzed following a road collapse in Arrë e Gurrës, forcing drivers to take alternative routes, which themselves have their own problems. Journalist Artan Hoxha did not hold back his remarks about the situation, noting that the current blockage is not the result of Ottoman or German occupation, which occurred in Albania over the centuries. Referring to Prime Minister Edi Rama’s recent visit to Korça, which due to the block
“Afterschool” in 30 schools / From free lunch to extended hours until 16:00, here are the new features
A new after-school program, combined with meals provided on school premises, is expected to start as a pilot project in 30 educational institutions in the capital in the next school year. Top Channel has exclusively obtained the list of 9-year schools where the after-school program called “Afterschool” will be tested. The program includes central Tirana schools such as “Emin Duraku,” “Konferenca e Pezës,” and “Sabaudin Gabrani,” but the project will also extend to suburban sc
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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