Today is a special day for one of the icons of Albanian athletics, Pavlina Evro, who celebrates her 61st birthday. Without a doubt, a name like Evro deserves respect and gratitude for what she has given to Albanian sport, not only in Albania but also in the European arena. Evro is truly a Legend. The athlete from Korça, Pavlina Evro, is the very history of Albanian and European athletics. Her name is linked to numerous athletics competitions in the middle- and long-distance r

Today, the well-known actor Niko Kanxheri celebrates his 79th birthday. We wish him good health and many more years filled with art! Niko Kanxheri is one of the prominent names in Albanian theater and cinema, an actor, director, and educator with a long-standing contribution to stage and screen. A graduate of the Higher Institute of Arts, he began his career at Radio Tirana with radio dramas, later working as a director at Albanian Television, and eventually as a lecturer in

Today marks exactly 5 years since the farewell of one of the greatest in Korçë and all of Albania, Milutin Kërçiç. Mili passed away on February 6, 2021, at the age of 63. He was a former footballer for Skënderbeu and the national team. He had been suffering for some time from a serious illness and had previously undergone heart surgery. Milutin Kërçiç is undoubtedly one of the best footballers in the entire history of Skënderbeu. For nearly 30 years, he lived in Guci, Montene

Today we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of the beloved footballer from Korçë, Maksim Tuxhari, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 76. Known as the “ballerina of Korçë football,” he left an extraordinary impression as a forward on every pitch where he played wearing the Skënderbeu jersey. Beyond his sporting talent, Maksim stood out above all as an exemplary human being, a symbol of sacrifice, tireless work, and dedication. He passed on these values througho

The Roots of Kolonjë – Piro Skënder Haxho (Arti Koçiu) He was born on April 12, 1957, as a member of one of the founding families of the city of Ersekë. He was one of the most emblematic footballers of the Gramoz team, from the 1970s until the late 1980s. He started playing for Gramoz at the age of 16. His life and career were marked by contrasts and great difficulties. In a more tolerant system, Arti might have been part of the biggest Albanian teams. His talent was promisin

Lakrori with two layers of dough, baked in a saç and considered one of Korçë’s traditional dishes, has now also become part of culinary tourism, where both locals and foreigners can closely observe the preparation process. This traditional dish has always been an important part of social life in Korçë, featured at family celebrations, gatherings with friends, and community activities. Today, lakrori baked in a saç has also turned into a gastronomic attraction for tourists, wh

Even to this day, she continues to keep the Korçë serenade alive with her wonderful and unique voice, being one of the most representative figures of this beloved musical genre in the city of Korçë. Her artistic journey began in the 1960s, at a very young age, eventually becoming the most renowned serenade singer of Korçë and the only woman to leave a deep mark on this traditional genre. The generation of that time knows and values Spanja, while unfortunately, today’s youth d

Delta Force, officially known as the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, is one of the most elite and secretive units of the United States Army. This unit is considered the pinnacle of U.S. special operations and is used only in missions involving extremely high risk. Basic information Delta Force was established in 1977 and is based at Fort Bragg, now known as Fort Liberty, in North Carolina. It is part of the U.S. Army and operates under a very limited and high

After the declaration of Independence in 1912, several attempts were made to establish an Albanian central bank, but without success. It was only on September 2, 1925, that the official creation of the National Bank of Albania was recorded, with its central office in Rome. The general policy of the bank was managed by the Administrative Council, composed of 9 to 13 members appointed by the General Assembly, with one member appointed by the Minister of Finance of Albania. The

Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the average salary in the last quarter has reached 833 euros, while from January 2026 the minimum wage will be 500 euros. In his remarks, Rama emphasized that the increase in pensions starting from January next year will go beyond indexation and will continue in a sustainable manner year after year. According to him, the full urban pension will increase by 18,000 old lek per month starting in January 2026. This increase will be doubled in 2

The story of the Albanian franc after the end of World War II remains one of the most remarkable episodes in the country’s postwar economic stabilization. At a time when Albania faced monetary uncertainty and the threat of inflation, a swift financial intervention prevented the collapse of the postwar economy. According to a report dated June 22, 1945, the State Bank of Albania announced the stamping of banknotes and cheques issued by the former National Bank of Albania. Afte

Llazar Gusho, known by the pseudonym Lasgush Poradeci, was born on 27 December 1899 and remains one of the most distinguished figures of 20th-century Albanian literature. A philologist, poet, and translator, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Albanian literature, with a direct influence on its development, blending elements of Romanticism and Realism. Lasgush Poradeci was born in the town of Pogradec, on the shores of Lake Ohrid, then part of the Ottoman Empire.

Today, on the anniversary of his passing, we respectfully and fondly remember one of the most remarkable and talented figures of Albanian art, Bujar Lako. An actor whose powerful, sincere, and deeply emotional performances left an indelible mark on Albanian cinema and theater. Bujo was more than an actor; he was the voice, face, and emotion of an entire generation. Every role he played carried soul, authenticity, and depth, making him unforgettable to audiences. With his stag

The great Albanian actress, Tinka Kurti, recently celebrated her 93rd birthday. In an exclusive interview with journalist Migena Komici, Tinka Kurti speaks for “Shqipëria Live” from the nursing home. She opens the archives of her memory and talks about the most beautiful moments of her life, the challenges and difficulties of her artistic career, as well as the great personal sacrifices she made in the name of art. She reflects on silent pains, difficult separations from fami

Today marks December 8th, Albania’s National Youth Day, a date officially declared in 2009 by the Albanian Parliament to honor the students of December 1990 and the entire Albanian youth. On December 8, 1990, a group of students and professors from the Universities of Tirana became the initiators and main actors of a historic turning point. Their peaceful protests led to the fall of the communist system and the birth of democracy in Albania. With the slogan “We want Albania t

The recent declassification of several secret CIA documents provides a more realistic picture of Enver Hoxha. According to the CIA documents, when Hoxha was a teacher at the Korçë Lyceum, he had a girlfriend, one of the most beautiful girls of that time, named Tanca Mishu. The documents also note that Hoxha did not abstain from women even during the war. The first information was obtained by the CIA in Greece from a defected Albanian, Aleko Bimbli, a citizen of Korçë and a fo

On November 29, 1954, after 62 years of activity, Ellis Island, the most important immigration inspection and reception center in New York, permanently closed its doors. Inaugurated on January 1, 1892, it became the main entry point for millions of people who hoped to begin a new life in the United States of America. The first immigrant to be registered on the island was Annie Moore, a young Irish girl who arrived together with her family. "KORCA BOOM"

The roots of Kolonjë Ilir Qirjako is the man who has dedicated his life to football in Kolonjë. Since 1992, as a coach and secretary of the Gramozi club, the professor has been and continues to be a figure we all owe our gratitude to. 33 years alongside Gramozi and just as many years close to the hearts of football fans in Kolonjë. Thank you, professor! “KORÇA BOOM”

Yes! The well-known phrase many people use humorously today “Puthu me Milon” (“Kiss Milo”) originated in Korçë, and behind it stands a real person: Milo, a lively and witty man from Korçë who worked first as a driver and later as a technician at the Korça Brewery. According to old stories, Milo was a beloved and cheerful man, but he had one unforgettable trait: his large belly! For this reason, his coworkers would jokingly say that “no one could hug Milo,” and from this playf

An elderly lady recounts that one day a young man asked her a question that was at once innocent and meaningful: “What is it like to be...