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He stole vehicle license plates and sold them to individuals with criminal records to carry out crimes; a 36-year-old has been arrested
The Durrës Police have arrested the suspected perpetrator of thefts of Albanian and Kosovar vehicle license plates, which he is believed to have sold to individuals with criminal records to be used in crimes against persons and property. As part of the police operation codenamed “Plates,” citizen E. Q., 36 years old, from Kosovo, was arrested, suspected of several cases of license plate theft in the coastal city. Police say the 36-year-old was caught in flagrante in neighborh
POLICE / He charged €2,500 to send them to Italy, 41-year-old arrested, another person wanted!
Following an investigation using special methods, the fifth phase of the operation codenamed “Relay” has been finalized. A North Macedonian national who was transporting migrants aiming to illegally cross into EU countries has been arrested. The organizer of this case has been identified; he is suspected of charging migrants €2,500 each, promising to transport them to Italy. The vehicle used to transport the migrants, two mobile phones, and a sum of money were seized. As a re
He was left injured last night during the assassination attempt, the photo of the 30-year-old is published!
This is Sokol Daci, 30 years old, the owner of a barbershop in the area of Rrilë in Lezhë, who was left injured last night following a firearm attack. Daci was shot with a burst of bullets inside his business and was initially transported to the Lezhë hospital, before being transferred to the Trauma Hospital in Tirana, where he is receiving medical treatment. According to hospital sources, he sustained three gunshot wounds to the shoulder, abdomen, and leg. It is still unknow
On Wednesday, the weather “madness” hits! The meteorologist surprises everyone: Expect…
The meteorologist of “MeteoAlb,” Lajda Porja, has provided details about the weather situation in the country, warning of a strong storm expected to affect Albania. According to Porja, on Wednesday wind speeds will reach up to 100 km/h, while temperatures will remain warm. The meteorologist also stated that February is expected to be a wet month. “Even though we are in February, weather conditions continue to resemble those of January. This morning temperatures dropped to -2°
IMF: Albania among the lowest in Europe for income per capita, and 85th in the world according to purchasing power
Albania ranks 85th in the world for per capita income in dollars and 85th in another key measure, per capita income according to purchasing power parity (PPP), for 2025. The data, released based on IMF statistics, show that for both indicators, Albania is among the lowest in Europe. Per capita income relative to the size of the economy reached $11,000 in 2025, according to IMF data. At this level, Albania surpasses North Macedonia ($10,377) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($9,467)
From February 10 / Online registry for 2.5 million Albanian properties, no one will be able to escape taxation
The government has made the decision to create a fiscal cadastre. But what does this mean for citizens? Starting from February 10, all municipalities will begin registering around 2.5 million immovable properties owned by Albanians, entering the data into an electronic registry. This process will also include concrete property details, such as surface area, reference prices of the area, the real market value of the property, possible liabilities, and tax exemptions. All this
Rockfall on the Librazhd–Prrenjas road, traffic completely blocked
A large rock mass fell this Sunday on the Librazhd–Prrenjas national road, in the area known as the “Dragostunjë Bends,” completely blocking traffic. According to reports, the situation is alarming, as the large rocks have entirely covered the road segment, making it impossible for vehicles to pass and seriously endangering drivers’ safety. Hundreds of citizens have been stuck for hours on one of the most important national arteries connecting Librazhd with southeastern Alban
Snowfall returns to Korçë, thickness reaches up to 20 cm
Snowfall has returned to the Korçë area, specifically in the village of Dardhë. Since midnight, the area has been affected by moderate snowfall. According to reports from the field, snow depth has exceeded 15 cm and in some specific areas has reached up to 20 cm. Currently, snowplows are operating on the roads to clear the snow and spread salt on the Boboshticë–Dardhë road axis in order to keep it open to traffic. On other national road axes in this district, no snowfall has
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
Xhixho: Albanian teachers are not only the lowest paid in Europe, but also the most deceived
Statement by the Deputy President of the Freedom Party, Erisa Xhixho As if it were not enough that Albanian teachers are the lowest paid in the region and in Europe, today they are also the most deceived. The decision on the so-called historic salary increase for pre-university education teachers, as described by the Prime Minister in June 2024, turned out to be not only a deception, but resulted in 11,172 Albanian teachers facing salary cuts. Council of Ministers Decision (V
300 schools without psycho-social services / 93,000 students lack support, many schools have no psychologists
More than 300 schools in Albania do not offer psycho-social services, affecting around 93,000 students, the Supreme State Audit (KLSH) concludes. Although psychological services have been implemented in schools since 2004, even after more than two decades, the expanded psycho-social service does not fully cover all educational institutions, leaving students unequally supported. An audit by the Supreme State Audit of the pre-university education system during 2020–2024 shows t
Greece shaken! Epicenter and magnitude of the earthquake
An earthquake struck the western coast of Greece today, fortunately with no reports of injuries or fatalities. The seismic tremors were recorded near Kalavryta and measured a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale. Authorities reported that the earthquake occurred at 12:35 local time, with a focal depth of 15 km. Specifically, according to the analysis by the Geodynamic Institute, the 3.6-magnitude earthquake was centered 9 kilometers northwest of the city of Kalavryta, with a
“I was searching for him in the streets,” Mehdi Malkaj recounts through tears his son’s battle with drugs
Actor Mehdi Malkaj has shared one of the longest and most painful battles of his life. He spoke about his son’s struggle with drug addiction. Without dramatization and without playing the victim, the renowned actor spoke as a father on the “Grida Duma Podcast,” using simple and honest words that carry great weight. “The most beautiful and happiest thing in my life right now is the moment when it was proven that my son won a battle,” Malkaj says, calling this victory greater t
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