The warden of Drenova Prison, Xhevahir Mulla, has passed away. Rest in peace, our colleague Xhevahir Mulla! The Korçë Institution for the Execution of Penal Sentences expresses deep sorrow and regret over the passing of our colleague, Xhevahir Xhafer Mulla, who passed away on October 17, 2025, after a critical health period. Mr. Mulla served with dedication, honesty, and responsibility in the prison system since 2007, leaving behind the memory of a respected person and exempl

Happy 62nd birthday to the actor and director from Korçë, Piro Qirjo! Piro Qirjo was born in Korçë on October 16, 1963, and is one of the most prominent names in Albanian cinema and theater. The public knows him especially for the role of Gjorg Berisha in the film “The Uninvited”, an adaptation of Ismail Kadare’s novel “Broken April”, as well as for the role of the German army major Max in the film “Chronicle of a Night”. Filmography as an actor: Those who die standing (1984)

**Donate blood, save lives! The soldiers of the Third Infantry Battalion in Korçë, part of the Southern Infantry Regiment of the Land Force, continued yesterday the tradition of voluntary blood donation for children with thalassemia and people in need. Following the awareness campaign carried out by the medical staff of the Health Department and the BCU Department, in cooperation with the National Blood Transfusion Center, 27 servicemembers joined this humanitarian initiative

The first leadership movements within the Korçë District Police have been formalized today. Sources from the Korçë Local Police Directorate report that the head of the Devoll Police Commissariat has been transferred to lead the Peqin Police Commissariat. In his place, Deputy Commissioner Bilbil Lita has been appointed as the new head of the Devoll Police Commissariat. Until now, he had served as the head of the Peqin Police Commissariat. This exchange of duties between the tw

After several days of stable weather and mild temperatures, the sun is expected to give way to rain. According to the Institute of Geosciences, the change in atmospheric conditions will begin on Thursday at midday, starting in the southern part of the country, while on Friday the rain will spread across the entire territory. Meteorologists forecast that in the northern districts such as Shkodra, Lezha, and Kukës, as well as in the south, including Gjirokastër and Vlorë, rainf

The latest meeting of the Regional Tourism Development Committee took place, discussing measures and preparations for the 2025–2026 winter season. Korçë, with high potential for both winter and year-round tourism, is consolidating its position as an important destination on the national tourism map, thanks to investments in infrastructure and improvements in services. In positive news, the consultation process has begun for the development of the “Sustainable Tourism Developm

Around 461,000 Albanians live at the brink of poverty, according to the latest data from the Institute of Statistics. “In 2024, the at-risk-of-poverty rate in Albania is 19.2%, marking a decrease of 0.6 percentage points compared with the revised data for 2023. The poverty risk threshold for one person in 2024 is estimated at 324,336 lek per year, compared to 262,325 lek in 2023,” says INSTAT. For an individual not to be considered poor, they must earn at least 27,000 lek per

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck the Eastern Mediterranean region near the coast of Greece this morning. The tremors were recorded at 07:20 a.m., local time. According to data from seismological institutes, the earthquake had a very shallow depth of just 7.1 kilometers (4.4 miles), which caused it to be felt more intensely in the areas near the epicenter than would be the case with a deeper earthquake of similar magnitude. Residents of coastal areas repo

The customs points at Kakavija and Kapshtica on the Greece–Albania border will operate for extended hours starting October 14, the Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced. The extension aims to improve cross-border movement, facilitate trade, and ensure smoother commercial flows between the two countries. As part of the adjustment, the new schedule will specifically apply to the processing of empty trucks. During the summer period (April 1 to October 3

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that alcohol is a leading cause of thousands of cancer cases worldwide. A new study has confirmed that Europe is the most at-risk region, as it is known for having the highest per capita alcohol consumption. Data collected in the latest report, prepared by WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), showed that in 2020 there were approximately 741,300 new cancer cases globally directly linked to alco

A tragic murder took place last night in Milan, Italy, where 29-year-old model Pamela Genini was stabbed to death by her ex-partner, 52-year-old businessman Gianluca Soncin. According to investigations, the 52-year-old had gone to Pamela’s home to try to convince her to resume their relationship. When she realized he had violent intentions and that her life could be in danger, she called a former partner for help. He immediately contacted the police. “I knew she wanted to lea

Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish social media sensation known as Salt Bae, built a restaurant empire around a fanbase drawn to his extremely expensive steak £680 for a filet and gold-plated baklava for £50. Based in London at the Knightsbridge Nusr-Et restaurant, Salt Bae tried to expand in the U.S. with great fanfare, opening restaurants in New York, Beverly Hills, Boston, and Miami in the late 2010s. But it seems Salt Bae is not keeping up with the times, and his U.S. expansion is

In the Albanian Parliament, a joint meeting was held today between the Committee on Legal and Public Administration Affairs and the Committee on Citizen Initiatives, Cooperation, and Institutional Oversight. During this hearing session, leaders of judicial institutions reported their updates. The Prosecutor General, Olsian Çela, presented a report on the state of crime for 2024. According to him, during the past year, 61,167 cases were reviewed and 47,576 criminal proceedings

A complaint has arrived at the editorial office of the investigative TV show Fiks Fare from several students of the “Rifat Manjani” high school in Durrës, who accuse their English teacher of showing up to class drunk. According to the students, the teacher smelled of alcohol, bullied them, and pressured them by threatening to fail them in the subject. They also stated that his classes were conducted unseriously and were accompanied by inappropriate behavior. The editorial off

Winter provisions are ready. Dried sprats and carp, true specialties of Prespa! They are prepared with love and care, following traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation. Authentic flavors from the nature of Prespa. Perfect for your winter table. “KORÇA BOOM”

Drugs for the treatment of cancer in Albania have entered the market without undergoing mandatory laboratory tests for their quality and composition. This is one of the most serious findings of the latest report by the Supreme State Audit (KLSH), which raises alarms about pharmaceutical safety in the country. According to the report, during the period 2021–2024, the Control Laboratory at the National Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices did not carry out any comprehensive

Starting today, the police have decided to stop the use of electric scooters, also known as e-scooters. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister Albana Koçiu, who publicized the new public safety rules regarding the use of electric scooters. Following this, enforcement has begun on the streets, with scooter users being stopped by the authorities. One citizen, a teacher, expressed her dissatisfaction with the decision, as it prevents her from going to work. “They should

The beginning of the week will be dominated by clear skies. However, the second half of the week will be different, as meteorologists predict rain. “Starting mainly from Thursday and Friday, cloud cover will develop and humidity in the air will increase significantly, which will result in rainfall across much of Albanian territory. The southern regions are expected to be the most affected, while central and northern areas will see lighter rainfall. Not only will there be rain

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