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Drama in Korçë: Abandoned baby left in grandmother’s care, police searching for the mother
The State Police have referred the case to the prosecutor’s office and issued a wanted notice for a 40-year-old woman suspected of abandoning her infant in Korçë. According to the official statement from the State Police, the woman identified by the initials M.D., 40 years old and a resident of Korçë, is suspected of committing the criminal offense of “Abandonment of minors.” Official sources report that the infant, only a few months old, was abandoned about four days ago and
Unexpected raid in Devoll / 34-year-old caught with drugs and ammunition at home
Police have concluded an anti-drug operation in Devoll, codenamed “Braçanj,” leading to the arrest in flagrante of a 34-year-old suspected of illegal activities related to narcotics and firearms. According to the police statement, specialists from the Drug Investigation Section at the Korçë Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Devoll Police Station, organized the operation following information obtained through operational channels that a citizen was involved in illega
Here’s where the 26-year-old had hidden the gold; police also found … in the car
A case of goods smuggling near Kamzë was intercepted this Saturday by the Tirana Police. As a result of the operation, a 26-year-old man was arrested in flagrante, while two of his accomplices have been declared wanted. Specialists from the Section for the Investigation of Money Laundering and Criminal Assets, based on information obtained through operational channels, organized the operation during which they stopped a vehicle driven by the citizen E.K. During the vehicle se
Fraudulent call claiming to be from a “bank” / Cybersecurity experts: Do not share personal information
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a bank employee asking for your card details or other personal information, do not provide them—even if the bank’s name or logo appears on your phone screen. It could be an attempt to scam you and access your accounts. The warning comes from the National Cyber Security Authority. “We have received reports from various citizens about calls made electronically, using online platforms, and gathering information from sources
A lot of money and luck in 2026 for these people / Here’s what Baba Vanga predicted
The well-known Bulgarian seer Baba Vanga is famous for her prophecies. Even today, many people testify that she predicted important events in their lives, such as for the singer Lepa Brena. Among other things, she also gave astrological predictions and once highlighted that two zodiac signs would suddenly become wealthy in 2026. Which are the two signs with a bright future? According to astrological interpretations of Baba Vanga’s words, the signs that could experience an une
Farmers’ corn from Maliq remains in stock, while Serbian corn is being sold on the market
Farmers growing cereals in the village of Sheqeras in Maliq are once again facing a lack of market for their production this year. More than 60% of the corn produced remains unsold, and farmers’ warehouses are still filled with stock. Farmer Shkëlqim Malo explains that after harvesting the corn in October 2025, they were able to sell only a small portion of the yield. After that period, according to him, traders have shown no further interest in purchasing. Currently, the who
FOOD SCANDAL / 738 kilograms of chicken meat blocked for being unsafe for consumption
Food safety continues to be a challenge for Albanian businesses. Just a few hours ago, inspectors from AKU Tirana blocked 738 kg of chicken fillets and breasts near the KMY business in Tirana. As seen on screen, the chicken meat during the freezing and thawing process was placed on the floor, and its storage was near an area with mold and rust presence. If this product had not been blocked by food inspectors, it would have reached consumers’ tables as “safe” meat. For this re
Samir Mane strengthens his position on the Forbes list: How much has his wealth reached?
Albanian businessman Samir Mane continues to be on the list of the world’s richest people published by the Forbes magazine, and this year he has further strengthened his position compared to a year ago. According to the latest update from the magazine, the net worth of the founder of BALFIN Group has reached about $1.9 billion, approximately $500 million more compared to a year earlier. The published list ranks the richest people for each country in the world. In 2025, Mane w
PHOTO ALBUM: "Firends" are furious, here are the names of the winners...
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Aug 24, 2023
Session for Balluku, police secure the Parliament
Just before the start of the plenary session, the police secured the Parliament due to a protest announced by the opposition, which is set to take place at the same time as the vote on SPAK’s request to lift the immunity of Socialist MP Belinda Balluku. Large police forces have been deployed around the Parliament building to ensure order and security during the protest. A day earlier, the area around the Parliament was fenced off with metal barriers as a precautionary measure
The international assessment PIRLS begins in 180 schools across the country, measuring students’ reading comprehension skills
Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro announced that the international assessment PIRLS has begun in 180 schools across the country, measuring reading comprehension skills for 4,602 fourth-grade students. Through a post on social media, Kumbaro wrote that this study provides important data on students’ reading levels. She also stated that the results of this study will help support the further development of reading skills among school students. Kumbaro’s announcement: The int
Italian talent makes history: Antonelli takes pole position in the Formula 1 race
Kimi Antonelli made history in the latest Formula One qualifying session, securing his first career pole position and becoming the youngest driver ever to achieve such a milestone. Despite this historic moment, the Italian talent said his focus is already on Sunday’s race. “It was a very clean session and I’m very happy,” Antonelli said after qualifying. He emphasized that he is excited to start from first position in tomorrow’s race, noting that he stayed calm throughout the
Gjesti’s testimony in the courtroom revealed: “I apologize, I acted in…”
Singer Besart Kelmendi, known to the public as Gjesti, gave his testimony in court regarding the incident for which he is under investigation. He stated that everything happened during a difficult emotional moment and apologized for the situation. “I want to inform the court that I am anxious and that I acted in a state of anxiety. I apologize to the court, the prosecutor, and the injured party,” he said during the hearing. On the other hand, his lawyer opposed the prosecutio
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