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Director of the NIPT (IKMT) in Korçë, Edi Bitri:"Around 370 entities have been identified that pose a threat to national security along the road axe''
Following the order of the Chief Inspector for the removal of illegal structures from public spaces along the road axes, the National...
Aug 8


Greece shaken by 4.7 magnitude earthquake in Messinia region
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Messinia region in the Peloponnese, southern Greece, on Thursday, according to the Athens...
Aug 7


From January to May: Surge in salmonella and food poisoning cases
Albania’s health sector still unable to identify causes in 98% of diarrheal cases, but salmonella and food poisoning on the rise**...
Aug 7


Thursday’s decisive showdown: Ilir Meta seeks release from pre-trial detention
The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Court (GJKKO) has set August 8th at 10:00 AM for the review of former President Ilir...
Aug 6


Clearing public spaces in Korçë: Advisor clashes with the mayor’s director
On the morning of this Tuesday in the southeastern Albanian city of Korçë, municipal workers, along with the Director of Territorial...
Aug 5


New Criminal Code / Vote buying and selling: 6 years in prison for buyers, 7 years for sellers
If the proposed new Penal Code is adopted as is, a voter who sells their vote would face a harsher sentence than the politician who buys...
Aug 3


Complaint: Pediatrics in Korçë in poor condition, Ersekë hospital without IV drip equipment
A citizen wrote to the editorial office of JOQ Albania to raise concerns about the conditions of hospitals in the southeastern part of...
Aug 3


Reference prices for Korçë County / From 23,800 AL up to 70,000 AL per square meter
From January 1, 2026, until September 30 of the same year, citizens and businesses will reassess their properties based on market-aligned...
Aug 3


"103 tons of goods seized in 20 days!" – Minister announces launch of second phase of market formalization
Finance Minister Petrit Malaj has announced the completion of the first phase of on-site inspections, part of efforts to strengthen...
Aug 3


Draft of the new Criminal Code / Abandoning animals becomes a criminal offense, punishable by up to 3 years in prison, 3 years also for mistreatment
If you abandon a dog or a cat, you could face up to 3 years in prison. This is one of the most debated provisions in the new draft...
Aug 2


The Old Bazaar of Korçë returns to its original identity as businesses voluntarily remove additional structures
This morning finds the Old Bazaar of Korçë free from all additional construction elements, following a conscious initiative by the owners...
Aug 2


New Penal Code: Independent and inclusive process, no cause for alarm
Recent reactions from journalist associations calling for urgent intervention in the New Penal Code draft reflect a misunderstanding of...
Aug 1


New Penal Code / Three years in prison for mocking or insulting “leaders”
The Albanian government has submitted for public consultation a new draft of the Penal Code that raises serious concerns about a return...
Aug 1


The baby bonus has helped thousands of families since 2019, Prime Minister Rama publishes the figures
Over 237,000 children have benefited from the baby bonus, a program launched by the Albanian government in January 2019 aimed at...
Aug 1


New Penal Code shocks fans: 3 years in prison if caught carrying flares in the stadium
The draft of the new Penal Code has sparked strong criticism from legal professionals, justice circles, and various public figures from...
Jul 30


Bread scam in Albania: “Don’t buy bread after 5 p.m.” — Seller reveals the reason
A disturbing testimony has shaken the Albanian public, shedding light on a widespread but little-known practice in bakeries. An anonymous...
Jul 29


The fire in the Prespa National Park has been extinguished, and the situation in the Korçë region has returned to normal
The wildfire situation in the Korçë region has been fully stabilized. The Prefecture has announced that there are no longer any civil...
Jul 29


Increase in building tax nationwide from January 1, 2026 — How families in every city will be affected
From January 1, 2026, all citizens in the country will face an increase in the building tax, following the approval of new reference...
Jul 28


When the Beer Festival comes, everyone is ready to celebrate!August 13–17 — 5 nights of live music
"We’ve been eagerly waiting for these days..." Because when the Beer Festival arrives, everyone is ready to celebrate! Get ready to...
Jul 28


Fires in Korçë County / Situation under control, hotspot in Prespa Park under monitoring
Following the monitoring and interventions carried out by the responsible structures of the local Civil Emergencies, the current...
Jul 28
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