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Scene like in a movie / He tried to escape the police and crashed into their vehicle
A 44-year-old man has been arrested by police in Durrës after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol and performing dangerous maneuvers on the road. According to authorities, Rezart Abazaj did not comply with officers’ orders to stop and instead attempted to flee at high speed. During the chase by the patrol unit, he collided with a police vehicle, creating tension at the scene. After an alcohol test was conducted, it was confirmed that the 44-year-old had 1.4 mg
ALARM in Korçë / Here is what the police discovered at the scene
Tension moments were reported this Sunday in neighborhood No. 18 of Korçë, after a vehicle was surrounded by a large number of police forces due to suspicions of a possible explosive device. According to preliminary information, the owner of a “Audi” vehicle, Gëzim Pasho, had alerted the police after suspecting that a suspicious object had been placed in his car. Police officers and specialists immediately arrived at the scene, isolating the area and carrying out detailed ins
ACCIDENT / Car ends up in a canal. Mystery over the disappearance of the driver
An early morning road accident was recorded on the Lushnjë–Berat road near the village of Kashtbardhë. According to preliminary information, a “Peugeot” vehicle with Bulgarian license plates left the road and ended up in a roadside canal. Police forces immediately arrived at the scene and launched investigations to determine the causes and circumstances of the accident. What makes the incident unusual is that no person was found inside the vehicle, and according to police, no
Blitz operation by operational forces in the … prison / Drug doses, mobile phones and … seized
A blitz operation was carried out by prison operational forces in penitentiary institutions in Lushnjë, while intensive prison inspections have continued for the past four weeks. According to journalist Anila Hoxha, the inspections began with the aim of uncovering prohibited items inside prison cells. During the operations carried out so far, mobile phones, drug doses, and other illegal items have been seized. In one of the latest cases, in a cell housing a detainee accused o
Lawyer Edmond Petraj: The Police Chief cannot become a “political scapegoat” for illegal constructions
Lawyer Edmond Petraj has reacted regarding the case of the Saranda Police Commissariat chief, emphasizing that responsibility for the phenomenon of illegal constructions cannot rest solely on the State Police while territorial and administrative institutions avoid their legal role. According to Petraj, territorial administration, urban control, and the monitoring of constructions are competencies that the law mainly assigns to municipalities and the respective territorial pla
A house has been engulfed by fire in Maliq, with suspicions that…
A fire has engulfed a house in the village of Vloçisht, in the municipality of Maliq, during the early hours of the morning, causing significant material damage. Two fire engines intervened at the scene and managed to isolate the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby houses. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. According to the investigative team, the cause of the fire is suspected to be a deteriorated electrical system, which may have caused a spark an
Bank debt is surging in Albania, with families becoming increasingly dependent on loans
Bank debt among individuals in Albania has reached a historic high during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing dependence of citizens on bank loans and the strong expansion of household borrowing. According to official data from the Bank of Albania, the total stock of loans to individuals has climbed to 381.1 billion lek, or approximately 4.6 billion dollars. This means that, on average, every Albanian citizen carries around 161,000 lek in debt to banks, while
"Install new tents with your own money" / Traders protest in front of Korçë Municipality: “It’s unaffordable for us"
Traders from the “Macedonian market” in the city of Korçë protested this Friday in front of the municipality, after a decision communicated to them a day earlier requiring the removal of their existing shop awnings and their replacement with new ones, whose shape and colors are defined by the municipality. This investment is expected to be covered by the traders’ own income, which is why they protested, stating that in conditions where it has become difficult for businesses t
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
Unexpected change in healthcare / Director of DHCIF, Arti Papajani, steps down. Here is who replaces him
Arti Papajani has been relieved from his position as Director of the Health Care Insurance Fund (FSDKSH), by decision of the Minister of Health, Evis Sala. It is reported that he will be replaced by Ilir Topi, who will take over the leadership of the institution going forward. Arti Papajani had been appointed head of DHCIF in September 2025, also by Minister Sala. The official reasons for his dismissal have not yet been made public. This change at the Health Care Insurance Fu
Structure of the 2026–2027 academic year / Here’s when the school year starts and ends
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Economy and Innovation have approved by joint order the structure of the 2026–2027 school year in the pre-university education system. According to the guideline, classes in primary and secondary education will begin on 14 September 2026 and end on 18 June 2027. The winter holidays will run from 24 December 2026 to 4 January 2027, while the spring break is scheduled from 29 March to 2 April 2027. National exams and the State Matur
TRAGEDY / Plane crashes into residential area, fatalities reported
Two people lost their lives today when a small airplane crashed into a residential area in the southwestern German town of Limburgerhof. “Based on the investigation so far, the two people on board were killed in the accident. At the moment, there are no reports of injured residents,” police spokesperson Thorsten Mischler said. However, according to public broadcaster SWR, at least one other person was injured. A large number of police officers and emergency teams are at the s
Daughter of Niko Peleshi opens GoFundMe: “Let’s all help the ‘Miki’ of the Artificial Lake,” behind the costume smile hides a grandfather full of troubles
Everyone, at least once, has stopped by the Artificial Lake and seen “Miki” hugging children, smiling, taking photos, and bringing joy. For the little ones, he is simply their beloved character, but behind that costume lies the story of a grandfather whom life has not spared. The wrinkles on his face reflect the weight of the years, exhaustion, and sacrifices. Yet every day he puts on the Mickey Mouse costume and goes out among people to earn an income, hiding his pain and li
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