From Ilda Lumani The phone rings five times… Viktor doesn’t answer! I send him a message. He replies immediately. “Let’s talk about everything, just not about an interview. Okay?” “What about the weather?” I tell him… After a week, when the interview had also been completed and he, being very meticulous, brings it to me handwritten (because this time even the computer had been capricious like him), he says almost in a commanding tone, with his smile that doesn’t let you fully

“Korça Carnival” in Athens Together with our fellow compatriots in Athens, we shared the joy, tradition, and music that unite us as one big Korça family. It was an evening full of color, emotion, and pride, where hearts beat in the same rhythm far from our homeland, yet always with Korça in our hearts. Gratitude to the “Skënderbeu” Ensemble for proudly bringing the spirit of our city. Tradition keeps us connected. Culture brings us together. “KORÇA BOOM”

Today, Roza Dhami, one of Pogradec’s most beloved voices, celebrates 80 years of life. Born on February 22, 1946, in Pogradec into a family with deep roots in folk music, she grew up surrounded by the sounds that would later shape her artistic identity. She began her career in 1965 with the Artistic Ensemble of the House of Culture in Pogradec and, in 1968, became a professional singer at the city’s Estrada, where she contributed until her retirement in 1990. Her name is clos

Korçë at Tourism Fair Albania 2026 | Day One Korçë is part of TFA 2026, the fair that brings together professionals, visionaries, and key industry players to share ideas, build partnerships, and promote sustainable tourism while attracting more visitors. On the first day of the fair, Korçë is presented as a destination with a strong identity, showcasing its nature, culture, traditions, events, and authentic experiences that make southeastern Albania a unique choice for visito

Panajot and Boni Hamzallari are two young brothers from Korçë who are standing out for their talent in music. Both play the guitar and sing, and during the holiday season they performed on the stage at the Old Bazaar of Korçë, creating a lively atmosphere for visitors who chose to spend time in the southeastern region. They say they have been singing for a long time, although they see their future outside of Korçë due to limited opportunities. “We have been singing and perfor

It is located in the village of Qesarakë, Kolonjë Municipality, and was founded by local residents in honor of the saint Haxhi Babaj. It dates back to the 17th century and has played an important role over the years both in religious and national terms, serving as a shelter for Petro Nini Luarasi. In 1914, the tekke was burned by Greek andartes. The building was three stories high, with stone walls, basements, and spaces built in a rectangular form according to the Bektashi t

While the media had raised concerns about the Turan Tower, which had suffered significant damage, Blendi Gonxhe shared good news just a few minutes ago. Here is the full post: “Good morning, and with another cultural monument that will very soon undergo emergency intervention, I wish you a great week! The Turan Tower, after the damage caused by heavy rainfall and having been included on the list of at-risk monuments by the Korçë Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage, will

The choir "Arias of Korça - a cappella" held its latest performance yesterday at the "Andon Z. Çajupi" theater. This holiday season, Korçë and the entire southeastern region are singing. Singing with voice, singing with soul! Don’t miss the southeastern celebrations this year-end! “KORÇA BOOM”

On the 111th anniversary of his birth, we commemorate Vangjush Tushi, one of the icons of Korçë’s painting tradition. Born in Korçë, he was educated at the French Lyceum of Korçë, the Academy of Fine Arts in Athens, and later in Rome. After returning to his homeland, he worked for decades as an art teacher and lecturer in Korçë and was the initiator of the opening of the Secondary School of Painting, where he also served as director. In 1976, due to his ideological and artist

One of Korça’s masters of clay craftsmanship, Vasillaq Kolevica, has chosen a unique way to express his indignation toward the behavior of Albanian citizens regarding politics, through his latest work titled “Spermatozoons.” The artist explains that the installation symbolizes citizens who “go out of use” and cast their vote without reflecting, considering this act a mirror of today’s Albanian society. “It’s an installation, ‘The Spermatozoons,’ but they are unfertilized, num

Maliqi, between tradition and breathtaking nature. From its quiet plains to the surrounding mountains, Maliqi offers a pure, authentic, and colorful landscape. Traditional clothing, characteristic motifs, and welcoming faces reflect a culture preserved with pride, while the surrounding nature invites you to stroll, take photos, and experience the calm rhythm of life in southeastern Albania. A simple, beautiful, and vibrant destination, perfect for those seeking the authentici

Albania is quickly becoming a preferred destination for foreign couples looking to get married. From the stunning southern coastline to medieval castles and picturesque villages, the country offers a unique backdrop that blends nature, history, and traditional hospitality. Over the past four years, Albania has strengthened its position on the map of “wedding destinations.” Couples from Europe are increasingly choosing Albania over more expensive Mediterranean destinations due

Artists from around 30 countries, including India, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Kosovo, Albania, Brazil, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Mexico, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal, Korea, Lithuania, Vietnam, Singapore, and many others, opened an exhibition at the Pogradec Art Gallery as part of the International Watercolor Festival. The artists expressed their amazement at the hospitality of the people of Pogradec, the natural beauty of the city, and the calm and inspiration offered by the lake and s

For Orthodox Christian believers, November 15 marks the beginning of the preparation period for the great and highly significant celebration of Christmas, known as the start of the Nativity Fast. This is one of the fasting periods established by the Church as a time of preparation to worthily welcome the major feasts. The Christmas Fast is a joyful fast because the event it leads to the birth of Christ, celebrated on December 25 brought immense joy (Matthew 2:10). During this

He, Lasgush Poradeci, has for many years no longer belonged to the living of this world. Yet his poetry, the pure, singing soul of a heart full of longing, continues to caress the waves of Pogradec’s wistful lake, that serene aspiration which slept in the poet’s dream and awoke in the sweetness of his verses and the alluring gleam of his watery eyes and restless heart. Then came that November day, to announce a passing and silence a fiery voice, embracing mortality as a call

The Municipality of Maliq, through the Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Arts, is organizing the 5th edition of the painters’ colony “AUTUMN IN MALIQ.” The beauties of autumn in the Pheasant Forest, the Devoll River Valley, and surrounding areas will be captured on canvas by painters from across Albania on November 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2025. On November 9 at 14:00, an exhibition titled “AUTUMN IN MALIQ” will be held in the square in front of the Municipality, showcasi

Mios Days We met at the GAD Digital Gallery, where the exhibition “Italian Renaissance” was also on display. We talked about painting, the future, and the creative spirit that unites artists from different countries. Thoughts, inspiration, and the desire to bring new forms and events for figurative art in Korça were shared. Mios Days, where art meets the future. “KORÇA BOOM”

One of the most important monuments of Albania’s cultural heritage is the Church of “St. George” in Shipskë, Korçë County. Located at the entrance of the village, about 25 km from Korça and 5 km from Voskopoja, the church is classified as a Category I Cultural Monument. Built in the 17th century, it belongs to the group of Voskopoja basilicas and features a three-nave layout with a roof system composed of vaults, domes, and arches. Specialists from the Regional Directorate of

150 artists from Albania, Kosovo, Italy, and Croatia will be in Korçë on October 24, 25, and 26 for the first edition of “Lulu Fest”! This inaugural edition is a festival conceived with love and special respect for Korçë’s traditions, while also having a clear vision for the city’s cultural future. “Lulu Fest” is named in honor of Lulushi, the great artist from Korçë, one of the most outstanding talents in Albanian wind music, whose art and passion have surpassed the borders

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Beatification of Mother Teresa, the Albanian humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mother Teresa was declared “Beatified” by Pope John Paul II on October 19, 2003. In May 2011, the holy ceremony of Mother Teresa’s beatification was held at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Mother Teresa was a symbol of aid and respect for “the poorest of the poor,” to whom she dedicated her entire life. On September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa was