A serious incident has occurred in Berat. Around 07:40, the body of 58-year-old M. M. was recovered by her family from the waters of the Osum River. She is suspected to have drowned intentionally. According to family members, she suffered from mental health issues and had left her home yesterday around 19:00. The investigative team is at the scene working to clarify and document the circumstances of the case. “KORÇA BOOM”

A 47-year-old Albanian man has been arrested after allegedly extorting €4,000 from a Greek citizen over a three-year period. Kristi Joga reportedly obtained the money by threatening to publish private conversations, photos, and videos of the victim. Using the same scheme, Joga is also suspected of extorting other individuals of Greek origin, obtaining significant sums ranging from €30,000 to €40,000. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other individuals invol

A Land Rover Range Rover vehicle was burned during the night in Neighborhood No. 1 in Pogradec. The car was engulfed in flames in the early hours of the morning, with the fire reported to the Fire Service at around 03:50 a.m. The vehicle had been parked when the incident occurred. Firefighters immediately arrived at the scene, managing to extinguish the flames and secure the area to prevent the fire from spreading. Police also went to the scene and have launched an investigat

Korçë Local Directorate for Border and Migration The authorities of North Macedonia have announced, through the Information Exchange Center, that from 10:00 today, heavy vehicles (trucks) have been allowed to move to the Bllatë Border Crossing Point on North Macedonia’s territory. Trucks will be permitted under the same transit and documentation rules, and those that had been unloaded will also be allowed to cross. In cases where seals were damaged, they will be replaced wit

Korçë Local Police Directorate Specialists for Crime Investigation at the Pogradec Police Station have referred materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, initiating criminal proceedings against a 15-year-old resident of Hudënisht village, Pogradec, and a 14-year-old resident of Pogradec, suspected of damaging the artificial turf of their school’s sports field. Korçë / On February 24, 2026, at the Korçë Police Station, citizen M.R., 67, resident of Korçë, reported that her son, R.

A serious incident was recorded in Tirana, where a 60-year-old man lost his life inside a medical laboratory on “Reshit Petrela” street. According to preliminary information, the man with the initials H.M. had entered the laboratory to undergo some routine tests, but suddenly felt unwell while waiting and passed away on the spot. Official sources state that the incident occurred inside the laboratory premises, the name of which has not been made public by authorities. Immedia

The number of thefts has increased significantly. Over 20 cases have been reported in the past two months, six of which involved fraud. This is a considerable figure relative to the population of the district. All cases have been documented by the Fier Police and involve perpetrators of various age groups. The targets of these thefts have included pharmacies and various businesses in the city. According to lawyer Ervis Goxhaj, the main factors driving individuals to commit th

A serious accident occurred this morning in the area known as Selvia in the capital. As a result of a collision between a car and a motorcycle, two peers, around 20 years old Gledis Zefi and Abdurrahman Bollati were injured. The two young men, who were traveling on the motorcycle, were taken to the Trauma Hospital for medical assistance. According to sources within the hospital, 20-year-old Zefi is in serious health condition, while Bollati, who is suspected to have been the

On Monday, police arrested a 47-year-old man who was driving dangerously while intoxicated. It was also reported that during the stop, the man attempted to bribe the officers to avoid a fine. According to police reports, the individual, identified as A. B., resident of Durrës, was caught in the act and charged with “Active corruption of public officials” and “Driving vehicles improperly.” “During patrols aimed at preventing accidents and punishing traffic violations, the Durr

Korçë Local Police Directorate Specialists from the Crime Investigation Unit of the Korçë Police Station referred the materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against the following individuals: A. S., 30 years old, resident of Korçë, suspected of stealing a mobile phone from E. D. R. K., 35 years old, resident of Korçë, at a local establishment where, during a check of his phone, pages for sports betting were found. The mobile phone wa

The Anti-Smuggling Directorate, in cooperation with the Tirana Customs Branch and the Directorate of Trademarks and Patents, has seized over 3,130 electronic devices of various types and brands on suspicion of counterfeiting or unauthorized trade. “Customs authorities are continuing all legal procedures to verify and investigate the case, as part of their ongoing commitment against the import and sale of counterfeit products in our country. The General Directorate of Customs

A road accident was recorded on the Lushnje–Berat road, near the village of Stan-Karbunarë, where a motorcycle collided with an Opel vehicle. As a result of the crash, the motorcycle rider was injured and transported in serious condition to Lushnje Hospital. According to preliminary sources, he suffered fractures to his leg and head. Traffic police arrived at the scene, and an investigative team is expected to further clarify the causes and circumstances of the accident. Init

The 22-year-old who became trapped after entering the Osum River to assist RENEA during the search for the body of 45-year-old Ilir Kurti has been rescued. The young man, Xhuljano Kaloti, had been stuck in the water since Saturday at noon, and initial attempts to extract him from the area had failed. Fortunately, on Sunday morning he was rescued. He is in good health, conscious, and currently under the care of a medical team. “In support of local structures, the National Civi

A shooting incident occurred on Sunday morning in Gjirokastër. The event took place around 09:40 in the village of Mashkullorë, where, reportedly due to ongoing property disputes, Mr. Astrit Çani, 93, allegedly shot Mr. Pëllumb Çani, 61, in the leg. The victim is hospitalized and is not in life-threatening condition. Mr. Astrit Çani has been taken to the premises of the Gjirokastër Local Police Directorate for further actions. The firearm, a Kalashnikov, was also found and se

From yesterday’s protest, a total of 52 people were escorted to the police station, 17 of whom were arrested, while investigations have been launched against 35 others who are being prosecuted while free. The protest organized a day earlier by the Democratic Party was accompanied by incidents and police intervention, leading to the escorting of 52 individuals. According to the official statement, 17 of them were arrested, while criminal proceedings have been initiated against

A serious accident occurred Friday morning on the Trans-Balkan road in the city of Vlora. A car was involved in the accident and collided with a bicycle. As a result of the collision, one person was injured and was urgently transported to the Vlora Regional Hospital to receive specialized medical care. Police and emergency services arrived at the scene immediately and are working to fully clarify the circumstances of the accident. “KORÇA BOOM”

Operations against the criminal activity of cultivating narcotic plants indoors continue. The police operation codenamed “Neonët 9” has been finalized. The number of cases of this criminal activity uncovered within the framework of the “Neonët” operation has now reached 14. In the “10 Korriku” neighborhood, an adapted space (a tunnel) used for cultivating narcotic plants was discovered, equipped with devices powered through illegal electricity connections. Two suspected perpe

The strong winds that swept through the city of Vlora yesterday evening and during the night hours caused damage. Around 4:00 a.m., in the Pylli i Sodës area, a large pine tree was knocked down due to the powerful winds, completely blocking the road leading to the village of Zvernec. As a result of the fallen tree, a vehicle traveling along that stretch of road collided with the pine lying across the roadway. Only material damage was reported from the accident, and fortunatel

A serious incident occurred this morning in the Tales area of Lezhë, where an electrician lost his life while on duty. Preliminary sources indicate that the electrician came into contact with an electric current while repairing a fault on an electric pole. Police forces and an investigative team have arrived at the scene and are working to fully clarify the circumstances of the accident. Authorities are expected to provide further details. “KORÇA BOOM”

Korçë County Specialists from the Crime Investigation Unit of DVKM Korçë referred materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated for the offense of "Illegal crossing of the state border" against M.D., 32, a resident of Nartë village, Gramsh, who is suspected of having crossed illegally into Greece. Specialists from the Crime Investigation Unit of the Maliq Police Station also referred materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal procee