Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha Republic in Siberia, Russia, lies on the banks of the Lena River. It is not an isolated village, but a real city with around 300,000 inhabitants. It is precisely this urban normality, immersed in an extraordinary winter, that makes it unique: it is the coldest city in the world, yet life goes on, albeit with clear differences compared to places with milder climates. In summer, temperatures can rise above +29°C, but winter is extreme. The lowe

Professor of Geophysics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and president of the Santorini Volcano Study and Monitoring Institute (IMPIS), Kostas Papazachos, has analyzed possible scenarios of a tsunami triggered by the underwater Kolumbo volcano, located about 6 kilometers northeast of Santorini. The study, published in the *Bulletin of Volcanology*, uses simulations of gravity-driven sea waves. The results indicate that the ports and areas within the Santorini caldera a

The Carabinieri of Ragusa arrested a 29-year-old Albanian man accused of domestic violence following the latest incident in the home he shared with his partner According to reports, officers from the Mobile Radio Unit of the Ragusa Carabinieri intervened to prevent a possible family crime The argument between the two cohabitants, which began over minor issues, quickly escalated into verbal and then physical aggression, with blows to the face and arms against the 33-year-old w

According to local media reports, the tremors were recorded at 5:53 a.m. in Reggio Calabria. The quake is said to have had a magnitude of 5.1 and was also felt in other areas, including parts of Sicily and Calabria, Klankosova.tv reports. The epicenter, according to the website of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, was located in the sea near the Ionian coast at a depth of 65 kilometers, ANSA writes. No material damage has been reported following the 5.1-ma

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of North Macedonia announced that authorities have launched an investigation into a priest who conducted a religious ceremony involving official police vehicles, blessing the cars within the premises of the Ministry. “Regarding the photographs that have been published and about which you are inquiring, the Ministry of Internal Affairs informs you that the Department for Internal Control, Criminal Investigations and Professional Standards is un

U.S. President Donald Trump has published on the social network Truth Social a list showing that 41.3% of Albanian families living in the United States receive social assistance. In this list, President Trump shared data on the receipt of social welfare benefits by immigrant families from other countries in the U.S. as well. According to these data, 41.3% of Albanian immigrant families in the United States benefit from social assistance from the American state. Kosovo is also

The U.S. raid in Venezuela and Delta Force in action: Maduro and his wife captured while sleeping in their bedroom. The secret operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, codenamed “Maduro Out,” began last summer, when Donald Trump authorized the CIA to carry out “covert actions” on Venezuelan territory. The goal was clear: to track the leader’s movements, study his bases of support, and map the security network protecting him. American agents operated silently,

Police have identified the first four bodies of those who died in a bar near a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve. The bodies of two Swiss girls, aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss boys, aged 18 and 16, have been returned to their families, police said. The work of officers and the Forensic Medicine Institute made the identifications possible, according to a statement from the Valais cantonal police, and efforts to identify the remaining victims continue. The fire at Le Constellat

A direct military escalation between the United States and Venezuela would represent one of the most serious geopolitical crises in the Western Hemisphere in recent decades. In this hypothetical scenario, attacks would focus on military bases, air infrastructure, and key logistical points near Caracas, causing major disruptions to the functioning of the state. The capital and surrounding states such as Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira would be directly affected by explosions an

The year 2025 will go down in history as one of the most impressive years in the history of car auctions. Prices rose sharply, records were broken early, and a 1950s Formula 1 racing icon came out on top, confirming that rarity, history, and big names continue to define absolute value. In first place, without a doubt, was the Mercedes-Benz W196 R. The “Silver Arrow,” driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, was sold in February 2025 by RM Sotheby’s, inside the Mercedes

According to reports from the British media outlet The Sun, the legendary former Real Madrid and Brazil national team defender has undergone a surgical procedure after being diagnosed with a heart problem. Roberto Carlos, 52, was in Brazil, spending time with his wife and one of his children, when his health condition required immediate medical intervention. He is reportedly under medical supervision, and his condition is being closely monitored. "KORCA BOOM"

Members of a gang of Albanian and Greek “skifters” managed to steal approximately one million euros in goods and cash, operating mainly in the areas of Filothei and Psychiko in Greece. Officers of the Department for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes announced today the dismantling of the gang led by a 39-year-old Albanian man (main photo), whose name was not disclosed, while releasing photos and video footage from the burglaries that led to the identification of the

A tragic incident occurred in Athens, where a 74-year-old man injured his wife with a knife and then died. The victim was stabbed in the neck and was immediately taken to the hospital, where she is being treated in serious condition. According to Greek media, the incident happened following a sudden conflict between the spouses. After the attack, the man climbed onto the roof of a building and attempted to cross to a neighboring building in an apparent suicide attempt, but he

A 5-year-old boy has died in Japan during a family holiday after his hand became trapped in an escalator at a ski resort in Hokkaido, Japanese media reported, citing the police. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, December 28, at the Asarigawa Onsen ski resort in the city of Otaru. According to authorities, the child, identified as Hinata Goto, was preparing to step off the escalator when he fell and his right hand became stuck in the mechanism. The device was equipped w

Sixteen people have lost their lives and three others have been injured as a result of a fire that broke out at a nursing home in the city of Manado, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The news was confirmed today to AFP by rescue worker Jimmy Rotinsulu, who said that most of the victims were found inside their rooms. According to him, the elderly residents were most likely resting in their rooms on Sunday evening at the moment the fire broke out. Authorities managed to ev

In an interview on the Greek television channel “Open,” Pirro Dhima revealed that he has often been bullied, and even today continues to face insults and abuse for being called “Albanian.” However, Dhima said that he is not bothered by this, even though he does not feel Albanian. He mentioned that he grew up with Albanians and considers them his brothers. Dhima emphasized that the Greek minority living in Albania and Albanian immigrants in Greece are and should be a bridge fo

A powerful winter storm has struck the northeastern United States, paralyzing life in New York City and surrounding areas, while authorities have declared a state of emergency in New Jersey. Heavy snowfall and low temperatures have caused chaos in transportation, particularly in air traffic. According to data from FlightAware, more than 1,600 flights have been cancelled, while over 7,400 others have been delayed nationwide. The most affected airports are John F. Kennedy, Newa

Another major judicial development has struck Turkish football, deepening the crisis that has been shaking the league for months. Under the order of the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office, a wide-ranging operation was conducted against a suspected illegal betting network, resulting in the arrest of 29 individuals. Investigations revealed that among those detained are 14 active footballers participating in various leagues. They are accused of influencing match results to profit fina

A minor family incident turned into a bloody tragedy in Florida when a 47-year-old man, under the influence of alcohol, killed his wife, shot his 13-year-old daughter in the face, and then took his own life, according to local authorities. According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, the 47-year-old Jason Kenney was intoxicated when he got into a heated argument with his wife, Crystal Kenney, after she asked him to turn off the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the

Italy was hit today by severe weather, with strong wind and rain storms, as well as snowfall and low temperatures in various areas. The regions most affected are central and northern Italy. In Emilia-Romagna, the Civil Protection Department has issued red and orange alerts for hydraulic and hydrogeological risks in the lowland areas between Bologna, Ferrara, and Ravenna. The right tributaries of the Reno River, particularly the Idice, are under close monitoring, as flooding c