Arben Dervishi, born in 1963 in the Korçë region, is one of the most prominent actors of Albanian comedy. After completing his studies at the Academy of Arts in 1988, he became part of the Professional Estrada of Korçë, where he quickly stood out as one of the leading actors on stage. Throughout his career, he has performed in over 100 roles in sketches and comedy shows such as “Why Not Laugh,” “Ear to Ear,” “The City of Dreams,” and many others, creating unforgettable charac

In the morning of 5 December 1912, according to the Gregorian calendar, or 18 December according to the Ottoman calendar, a frightening news spread: Greek armies had entered Devoll and were heading toward Korça. They were burning, killing, and destroying everything in their path. The Greek divisions were led by a colonel named Dhamiano. The Muslims of the villages of Devoll were seized by panic. All terror was about to fall upon them. They decided to leave their homes and hea

Happy 79th birthday to the “Goalkeeper God,” Koço Dinella, the legendary Albanian football figure! Koço Dinella was born in Korçë on April 23, 1947. He took his first steps in sport as a child, playing for school and pioneer teams, before continuing with the youth squad of Skënderbeu. Between 1962 and 1965, he stood out as a goalkeeper with the “Shpresa” team, where his talent was noticed by the well-known coach Loro Boriçi, who promoted him at a young age to the Albanian nat

The 52-year-old teacher, Alban Bejleri, passed away the day before, immediately after finishing the teaching process in the village of Marjan, in Maliq. According to information, the teacher was on his way to his vehicle to return to Bilisht, where he lived with his family, when he collapsed on the road and died. Relatives and colleagues describe him as a dedicated teacher and a calm person who had made continuous contributions to education despite difficulties. His uncle, Be

In the most frequented nightlife areas of Tirana, such as Blloku and Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, a concerning phenomenon has been identified involving the presence and exploitation of children. According to prosecutor Alma Bramo, the operations carried out have revealed a complex reality, where children are both victims and a source of concern for nightlife environments. “There was an operation focused on children, on both sides of the coin,” she stated. Meanwhile, Altin Ha

In a region where education was not just a duty, but a legacy, a name was formed that would remain long in memory: Caci Simeoni. Caci Simeoni, born on 10 February 1945 in Ersekë, came from a family tree with strong roots of civic spirit and culture: his father, Vangjel Simeoni, a merchant and skilled economist from Borova, and his mother from Rehova, the daughter of Sotir Prifti, secretary of the sub-prefecture a heritage that instilled in him a sense of responsibility and di

Skënder Plasari, actor and screenwriter, was the screenwriter of the film Kapedani in 1972. He has said that when he wrote “Kapedani,” he had in mind an old man from Dardha, who disliked women — Uncle Nasho whom he had met while they were in Dardha for skiing, at a time when Skënder was a student at the Institute of Physical Education. One day, Uncle Nasho came to Tirana and met “those boys from physical education,” asking them to take him to meet the prime minister because h

Alma Thano Floqi is one of the well-known names in athletics from Korça and Albania. She is an athlete who made history in sprint events such as the 100 and 200 meters. In the 100-meter race, she has been a national champion, as well as in many 4x100 meter relay competitions. Alma Thano has won gold medals in two national Spartakiads in the 4x100 meter relay events. The athlete from Korça has been among the top sprinters even when competing alongside a group of well-known ath

Mrs. Refjan Maksuti is one of the most prominent artists of Kolonja, who with her rare voice has amazed audiences at festivals and events both inside and outside the country. For nearly 30 years, together with other artists from Kolonja, she has been one of the most virtuosic performers of traditional Kolonja folk songs and iso-polyphony, keeping alive a valuable tradition of our cultural heritage. Her distinctive vocal has made her stand out wherever she has performed, both

On April 3, 1949, Tereza Kreshova was born in Korçë. Her passion for singing emerged in childhood, when her talent was discovered by her music teacher Niko Ilo. During this time, she became active at the Pioneer House and took part in various artistic activities throughout her school years, continuing later in high school. During these years, she performed on the stage of the Andon Z. Çajupi Theatre and later pursued studies at the Higher Institute of Arts in the field of voc

A year ago, Dhionis Robert Kotmilo, one of the beloved figures of the city of Korçë, passed away, leaving a deep mark on public life and the leadership of the municipality during one of the country’s most challenging periods. From 1996 to 2000, Berti served as mayor of Korçë, facing the major challenges of the time with responsibility and dedication. It was a turbulent period for Albania, marked by the 1997 revolution and later the Kosovo war. With an early commitment to demo

The Roots of Kolonja – Thomaidha Prodani Mother Tomja was born in Tirana on March 29, 1946. That same year, her family moved to the village of Podë in Kolonja, where the family’s roots lay, where not only her life would take root, but also the memory of an entire town. Raised in a religious family as the granddaughter of a priest, she absorbed early on the highest human values. Humility, love for others, and mutual respect became the foundation upon which she built a life tha

The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, announced that the government has decided to revive the Transparency Board to monitor fuel prices in response to recent market increases. In an interview with Top Story, she also announced a 20 percent reduction in the fuel excise tax, from the current level of 39.6 lek per liter. Both measures will be urgently submitted for approval by the Council of Ministers. The minister explained that the price calculation mechani

Agim Rushiti was born on September 4, 1963, in the town of Ersekë, in the heart of Kolonjë. From a young age, he was drawn to football, a passion that would accompany him for more than three decades. He was only 11 years old when he took his first steps on the green field, beginning a sporting journey that would last until 2003. At the age of 18, he joined the first team of KF Gramoz Ersekë, where he quickly stood out for his exceptional qualities on the field. He was a fast,

Roots of Kolonjë – Bilbil Rakipi Dr. Bilbil Et’hem Rakipi, an anesthesiologist and resuscitation specialist, was born on February 20, 1959, in Novoselë, Kolonjë. He completed his secondary education at “Petro Nini Luarasi” High School in Ersekë and then graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tirana in 1984 with excellent results. He specialized in Anesthesia and Resuscitation between 1985 and 1988, also completing additional training abroad in Cairo and A

A few days ago, the TV Klan program Stop aired the case of a citizen from Porodinë, who complained that his old house is not being legalized, while a new building constructed in 2013 has already received a legalization permit. The citizen, Rushit Myrtollari, explained that measurements for both properties were carried out in 2024, but he was informed that the old building does not appear in the system. According to a 2021 response from the Korçë Cadastre Directorate, the citi

This month we commemorate the birth of the talented boxer from Korça, Theodhor “Dhori” Gërnjoti. He inherited his love for boxing from his father, Rafail Gërnjoti, a boxer and Honored Master of Sport, from whom he received not only his passion for the ring but also his first lessons in discipline, dedication, and respect for the sport. The boxer from Korça began his career at the age of 14, quickly becoming a symbol of sport, courage, and perseverance. In 1962, he took part i

Today we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of actress Violeta Manushi. Honor and respect to her remarkable legacy! Violeta Manushi (1926–2007) was born in Korçë on March 6. She began her early involvement in the Amateur Movement. Her first role, although minor, was in the drama *Akimi* by V. Eftimiu, staged on May 1, 1945, directed by Sokrat Mio in the Army Ensemble. On April 1, 1946, having previously enrolled in the Drama School, she began working professionall

This is the 100th year since the birth of the great actress Violeta Manushi. On March 6, 1926, one of the icons of Albanian theatre, Violeta Manushi, was born, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy. Manushi, who excelled in both comedy and drama, performed over 100 roles in theatre and 16 in cinema. A former typography worker, at just 20 years old she enrolled in the first drama school, opened in 1946 at the Albanian Theatre (today the National Theatre). She immediately stood

Today is a special day for one of the icons of Korça and Albanian football Dhimitraq Xhambazi who celebrates his 74th birthday. Dhimitraq Xhambazi, a true master of football, was born in Korça in 1952 and from childhood had a passion for football a sport with deep tradition in the city. From 1967 to 1970 he shone with the youth team, and then for 12 consecutive years became an inseparable part of Skënderbeu Korçë, playing under coaches Ilia Shuke and Aleko Pilika until 1982.