A serious road accident has been recorded on the Maqellarë–Peshkopi national road. According to initial information, a van collided with another vehicle. As a result of the crash, two people were seriously injured, Ylli Melani and Alban Melani, who were urgently transported to Tirana for medical treatment. Police forces have arrived at the scene to investigate the causes of the accident and to restore traffic flow on this road segment. “KORÇA BOOM”

A dairy shop in a neighborhood of Pogradec has been targeted in a nighttime robbery, causing damage estimated at over 2 million lek. The perpetrators reportedly forced open the door and emptied all the merchandise inside the store. The theft was discovered this morning around 07:30 by the owner himself, who found the business completely emptied. This is the second time within five months that the same business has been targeted by thieves, while the perpetrators in both cases

On May 18, 2026, at around 00:10, in the Shkoza area, under still unclear circumstances, citizen A.K., around 30 years old, an off-duty police officer, was wounded, suspectedly with a firearm. The 30-year-old was transported to the hospital and is out of danger for his life. Immediately after receiving the notification, police services set up checkpoints and are continuing intensive searches in the area with the aim of capturing the perpetrator(s). The investigative group and

A 44-year-old man has been arrested by police in Durrës after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol and performing dangerous maneuvers on the road. According to authorities, Rezart Abazaj did not comply with officers’ orders to stop and instead attempted to flee at high speed. During the chase by the patrol unit, he collided with a police vehicle, creating tension at the scene. After an alcohol test was conducted, it was confirmed that the 44-year-old had 1.4 mg

Tension moments were reported this Sunday in neighborhood No. 18 of Korçë, after a vehicle was surrounded by a large number of police forces due to suspicions of a possible explosive device. According to preliminary information, the owner of a “Audi” vehicle, Gëzim Pasho, had alerted the police after suspecting that a suspicious object had been placed in his car. Police officers and specialists immediately arrived at the scene, isolating the area and carrying out detailed ins

An early morning road accident was recorded on the Lushnjë–Berat road near the village of Kashtbardhë. According to preliminary information, a “Peugeot” vehicle with Bulgarian license plates left the road and ended up in a roadside canal. Police forces immediately arrived at the scene and launched investigations to determine the causes and circumstances of the accident. What makes the incident unusual is that no person was found inside the vehicle, and according to police, no

A major operation carried out this Friday by the Police Oversight Agency has targeted senior officers and police personnel in Sarandë, as part of investigations into abuses related to illegal constructions in the southern coastal areas. Preliminary sources indicate that the Head of the Sarandë Police Commissariat, Gëzim Bashllari, has been arrested, while the Chief of Crimes in Sarandë has been declared wanted. Alongside them, two police specialists have also been taken into

A 60-year-old man was found lifeless in the village of Zëmblak, within the municipality of Maliq. According to preliminary information, he is believed to have been dead in his home for about three days. He lived alone, and it is suspected that he also consumed alcohol. From the initial examination, no signs of violence have been found. “KORÇA BOOM”

A road accident occurred on Friday morning on the Vlorë–Fier highway near the village of Panaja, involving three vehicles. According to preliminary information, the crash involved a “Benz” van with license plate AB 498 JR, another “Benz” vehicle, and a heavy-tonnage vehicle. Due to the strong impact, the water tanker went off the road and overturned on the roadside, causing a partial blockage of traffic on this road segment. Following reports of the incident, police forces an

During last night and into the early hours of Friday morning, RENEA forces and the State Police carried out checks in several areas of Lezhë County in an operation aimed at capturing wanted persons. Police searched a wide perimeter of homes and businesses following information suggesting that wanted individuals might be hiding there. “KORÇA BOOM”

The anti-drug unit of Ioannina managed to deliver a major blow to drug import and trafficking networks after a cinematic chase that resulted in the arrest of an Albanian man and the seizure of a massive quantity of 167 kilograms of marijuana. It all began this morning when police officers from the Crime Investigation and Prosecution Subdirectorate spotted a suspicious vehicle with Ukrainian license plates that appeared to be fake, moving in the Konitsa area toward Kozani. Whe

According to preliminary information, it is suspected that the elderly woman had not been in contact with her family for three days, and neighbors alerted the police after not seeing her. Firefighters opened the apartment door, where the woman was found lifeless. From the initial examination, the victim had a hematoma on her head, from which it is suspected that she fell and lost her life. She lived alone in the apartment. Police are at the scene carrying out investigative ac

At the request of the Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction in Berat, four citizens E.V., K.I., K.D., and R.I. were found guilty and sentenced for the criminal offense of “Production and sale of narcotics,” committed in cooperation, as provided for in Article 283/2 of the Criminal Code. At the conclusion of the investigation and trial of criminal proceedings no. 319 of 2023, it was assessed that the charge brought against the defendants wa

A conflict that started inside a bar in Kamëz has led to the suspension of two police officers, who are suspected of failing to act properly and not completing full procedural steps after the incident. According to sources, an officer from the Rapid Intervention Forces (FNSH) was also involved in the incident. He was off duty and was having coffee with two other individuals. At one point, several people entered the bar and got into a physical altercation with one of the indiv

A serious incident has been reported in Korçë, where a 38-year-old man, identified as Begator Mustafa, is suspected to have taken his own life at his home in neighborhood no. 4 of the city. According to preliminary information, he was found in critical condition and was urgently transported to the Korçë hospital. Despite doctors’ efforts to keep him alive, the 38-year-old Mustafa did not survive. Police have immediately launched an investigation to fully clarify the circumsta

A vehicle was engulfed in flames on Tuesday morning in Lezhë. According to preliminary information, the car had been parked inside the courtyard of the Diocese of Lezhë. The vehicle had reportedly been parked there for nearly a week and, fortunately, there were no people inside at the time the fire broke out. Firefighters arrived at the scene and managed to prevent the flames from spreading further to the Diocese building in Lezhë. A preliminary cause is suspected to have bee

Tirana Traffic Police intensified inspections during the week of May 4–10, issuing more than 14,000 administrative penalties for various violations of the Road Code. According to official data, the highest number of fines were related to illegal parking, failure to follow safety regulations, and the use of mobile phones while driving. During the inspections, 45 drivers were penalized for driving under the influence of alcohol. Of these, 11 were arrested, one was prosecuted wh

Father of the 21-year-old woman in Korçë, who alleges sexual harassment by doctor Nikolla Nunka, has demanded justice for his daughter. A serious incident has been reported in Korçë today. A 21-year-old woman has filed a complaint against surgeon Nikolla Nunka, accusing him of sexual harassment. According to sources, the young woman had gone to the emergency department with stomach pain and vomiting. After medical examinations, doctors concluded she needed urgent surgery for

Martin Çeço was found drowned and thrown into a reservoir on June 12, 2022, in Kolavec, Maliq, two days after his family lost contact with him. The program Review brought a powerful and emotional testimony from his sister, who recounted her last moments with her brother and demanded justice for his death. Asked by the journalist, Klarida Çeço described the last phone call she had with her brother, who had told her he planned to come visit her in Tirana. She stressed that the

Nikolla Nunka, a 72-year-old surgeon, has been arrested following a complaint of sexual harassment filed by a 21-year-old patient at the regional hospital of Korçë. According to preliminary information, the young woman had been admitted to the emergency department due to severe abdominal pain and vomiting. After examinations, doctors decided she needed surgery for appendicitis. In her complaint submitted to the police, the 21-year-old claims that during medical procedures, th