A serious road accident was recorded at around 10:05 this morning, marking the first day of the new year, on the Peqin–Rrogozhinë national road. According to sources at the scene, two vehicles collided with each other in the village of Karinë, Peqin. As a result of the strong impact, both vehicles were partially destroyed, and at least three people were reported to have been seriously injured. The injured were transported by ambulance to the hospital for medical assistance. P

At around 03:18 in the morning, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Gjirokastër–Tepelenë road, at a location known as the “Bypass.” The collision involved two vehicles and resulted in the tragic loss of life of both drivers and one passenger. A young woman was injured and is currently under medical care. Investigative authorities are continuing their work to clarify the full circumstances of the accident. Tepelenë / Preliminary information At approximately 03:18, on th

In Vlorë, 691 pyrotechnic items (fireworks) have been seized, and the owner of the commercial entity has been criminally charged. As part of ongoing inspections carried out under the action plan to prevent and combat the illegal trade of pyrotechnic materials ahead of the year-end holidays, the Section for the Investigation of Economic and Financial Crimes identified another case in the city of Vlorë. During an inspection at a commercial establishment in the “Hajro Çakërri” n

Korçë / Police operation codenamed "Target" concluded. A 31-year-old man was arrested while carrying a firearm. The arrestee has a prior criminal record in offenses against persons, illegal possession of weapons, and production and sale of narcotics. During the operation, authorities seized one pistol, live ammunition, and a sum of cash. As part of ongoing efforts to gather information and combat illegal weapons possession, and based on inspections carried out in various loca

Pogradec A young man, around 25 years old, was found hanging in an apartment. Police arrived at the scene and have initiated an investigation. So far, the young man has not yet been identified, and the circumstances of the suicide remain unclear. “KORÇA BOOM”

Korçë Local Police Directorate The Road Traffic Sector arrested in flagrante K. B., 54, resident of Bilisht, after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, causing the car to leave the road. The driver was injured and is receiving treatment at Korçë Hospital. Additionally, materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, initiating criminal proceedings for: S. B., 42, resident of Tirana, who allegedly lost control of her vehic

Kapshticë Border Police / Intensive checks by Border Police services to prevent illegal movement at the border. A 41-year-old man, wanted by authorities, was arrested while attempting to cross the border illegally. He is suspected of helping a woman cross from Albania into Greece. As part of the intensive work by the Korçë Local Directorate of Border and Migration, aimed at preventing and combating cross-border crimes and apprehending wanted individuals, the Border Police at

The news of Zyhdi Pepa’s passing was announced by the head of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, Taulant Balla, who expressed his condolences to Pepa’s family. “On behalf of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group, I extended today my condolences to the family of our friend and professor Zyhdi Pepa, who has passed away. Zyhdi Pepa represented the Socialist Party as a deputy in two legislatures and also served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture. Rest in

An 84-year-old woman has been found dead in her home in Neighborhood 12 of the city of Korçë. According to police information, a neighbor alerted law enforcement after receiving no response from the elderly woman, who lived alone. Firefighters intervened to open the apartment door, where the woman was found without signs of life. This is another similar case, as elderly people living alone are often at risk, and there have been other incidents of loss of life under similar ci

A phishing campaign is currently circulating on the WhatsApp platform, where users receive messages presented as a request to vote for the first prize of a free scholarship. These messages, which can come from known contacts, aim to deceive users and take control of their accounts by directing them to fake websites and asking for verification codes, which are then used to steal the accounts. To avoid falling victim to this scam, users are advised to: Not click on suspicious

The operation codenamed “The Wanted” continues, aimed at the capture and extradition of individuals wanted internationally. The next phase has been completed, with the arrest in Germany of a person wanted internationally, for extradition to Albania. He is accused of having appropriated an apartment in Vlorë by falsifying documents, then demolishing it and constructing another building in its place. As a result of cooperation between Interpol Tirana and their German counterpar

A kiosk and two vehicles were engulfed in flames during the night on the Librazhd–Prrenjas road, near the village of Xhyrë. Preliminarily, the fire is suspected to have been deliberately set, although the possibility of an electrical short circuit has not been ruled out. Police have launched an investigation to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident. “KORÇA BOOM”

The Korçë Police Department has identified, apprehended, and arrested a 23-year-old suspected of stealing license plates from five different vehicles. The operation was concluded following investigative actions and information obtained through operational channels, which led to the full clarification of the cases. According to the police, the suspect is D.V., 23, a resident of Korçë, who was arrested for the criminal offense of “Theft,” committed multiple times. During a sear

Around 10:10 a.m., in the “Manush Alimani” neighborhood, at the entrance of an apartment building, an electricity meter panel is believed to have exploded. As a result, a man, approximately 55 years old and not yet identified, was injured and later died at the Shkodër Regional Hospital. The investigative team, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, is working to document the circumstances, identify the deceased, and determine the cause of the electricity meter explos

The General Directorate of Prisons announces: “At Lezhë Penitentiary Institution, during a shift change, a basic-duty officer noticed that inmate under compulsory medical treatment, Sotir Shabani, lying in his bed, was not responding. The on-duty doctor was immediately notified and, after examination, confirmed that the patient had passed away. The deceased, Sotir Shabani, born on 21.12.1975, born and residing in Ballsh, Mallakastër, had been admitted to the institution on 27

An accident was recorded on Sunday morning at the former Shqiponja Square in Tirana, where two cars collided with each other. Preliminarily, it is suspected that the cause of the accident was an incorrect maneuver by one of the vehicles, which entered the intersection improperly after running a red light. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, only material damage, while the incident caused panic among passers-by. As a result of the accident, traffic in the area has be

Korçë / On December 26, 2025, citizen T. S. reported that upon returning to her home in the 12th neighborhood after two months, she discovered that her residence had been burglarized. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The procedural materials have been referred to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action. “KORÇA BOOM”

The Sarandë Prosecutor’s Office has completed its investigations and sent five individuals to trial, including the chief inspector and several inspectors of the Sarandë Municipal Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (IVMT), accused of the criminal offenses of “Abuse of office” and “Illegal construction.” The investigation found that in the Ksamil area, at a location known as the “Vivari Canal,” extensive construction was carried out without a building permit from the Natio

An officer of the “Shqiponja” police forces was injured in the leg following a collision with a cargo vehicle. As a result of the accident, the police officer sustained leg injuries and was transported for medical assistance. The circumstances of the collision remain unclear, while an official clarification from the authorities regarding the dynamics of the incident is expected. “KORÇA BOOM”

Korçë Local Directorate for Border and Migration The Border Police has intensified controls to prevent and combat illegal activities at the border. Eight individuals were arrested, detained, or referred for prosecution (of which 2 were wanted persons, 1 was arrested for goods smuggling, and 5 others were referred for prosecution in a free state for various criminal offenses). During in-depth checks and interviews at the entry points to the Republic of Albania, at the Kapshtic