An explosion rocked the city of Shkodra this morning, injuring Tax Inspector Enea Busukja. The incident took place in the “Arra e Madhe” area, as Busukja was starting his car when the vehicle suddenly exploded. As a result of the blast, Busukja was injured and immediately taken to the hospital, where he is reported to be out of danger. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting investigations to identify and capture the perpetrators, as well as to fully clarify the

A tragic incident occurred today in the village of Cakran, Fier. According to a police report, around 13:20, in the storage area near his home, 59-year-old Sh. S. is suspected to have taken his own life with a hunting rifle. Police services and an investigative team arrived at the scene and are working to fully clarify the circumstances and determine the cause of the incident. "KORCA BOOM"

Korçë Local Police Directorate Specialists from the Road Traffic Sector arrested in flagrante Sh. A., 58, resident of Korçë, for driving under the influence of alcohol. Following preliminary information provided yesterday regarding an accident on the “Korçë-Pogradec” road, specialists from the Road Traffic Sector also arrested in flagrante E. C., 35, resident of Grabovicë, for the criminal offense of “Violation of traffic rules.” The Maliq Police Commissariat referred the cas

A 46-year-old man from Korça has been arrested, while another has been declared wanted, after being caught in the act transporting 16 kg of cannabis with a vehicle. The 46-year-old, Julian Belortaja, is suspected of attempting to transport the drugs toward the Greek border. Police services found a sports bag in the car’s trunk containing 15 packages wrapped in tape, with a total weight of 16 kg of suspected cannabis sativa, police reported. “As part of ongoing crackdowns on c

Korçë Local Police Directorate The services of the Korçë Police Station arrested the following citizens in flagrante delicto: D. Z., 45 years old, resident of Vreshtas village, suspected of physically assaulting his wife, who has been issued a protection order. Sh. B., 58 years old, resident of Kakaç village; and initiated proceedings in a state of freedom against R. F., 71 years old, also from Kakaç village, as these individuals allegedly had a conflict over minor reasons.

“What doesn’t match in the testimonies about the Manzë murder – investigators reveal new details after long hours of questioning. Details of the bloody conflict in Manzë have emerged, with four young people arrested – the suspected killer and an accomplice remain at large. Durrës – In-depth investigations by the Durrës Police and Prosecutor’s Office have clarified the dynamics of the serious incident that occurred in the early hours of October 22 in the village of Manzë, wher

New details have emerged from the recent incident in the city of Korçë, where a 15-year-old girl reported a 16-year-old boy to the police, who has since been arrested by authorities. According to investigative sources, the girl had spent several days living with the minor in a relationship that reportedly was known to her mother, who is suspected of allowing this cohabitation. In her testimony to the police, the 15-year-old stated that she experienced physical abuse from the

An Albanian doctor in Canada has lost his life in a car accident. The news was confirmed by the Embassy of Albania in Canada, with Ambassador Artemis Kosta Malo expressing condolences to the family of the deceased. Agron Alija served as a doctor and Associate Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in London, Ontario. “With deep sorrow, we received the shocking news of the untimely passing of Dr. Agron Alija. On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Alba

A troubling incident occurred this morning in Ukraine, where the academy of the football club “Metalist 1925” was damaged as a result of an airstrike. Around 06:00, during a Russian air attack, a “Shahed” type drone struck the club’s training grounds, located within the Professional Olympic College “Ivan Poddubny,” which closely cooperates with the club. The strike caused a fire in the sports complex, but fortunately, emergency services quickly extinguished the flames, and no

The police successfully concluded an operation codenamed “Daily Rent,” leading to the arrest in flagrante of two Brazilian nationals suspected of involvement in illegal prostitution activities. Those arrested are: A. M., 25, charged with “Exploitation of prostitution.” He is accused of exploiting a Brazilian woman for prostitution using premises rented on a daily basis. G. C., 24, charged with “Prostitution.” During the police intervention, a sum of money suspected to be pr

A serious incident occurred in the early hours of this morning in Durrës. Police report that two young men were shot dead following a conflict over trivial motives. The tragic event took place near a gas station in Manëz. “At around 01:45 on October 22, 2025, in Manëz, near a gas station, after a conflict suspected to be over weak motives, two citizens, A. K., 23 years old, and F. P., 33 years old, both residents of Manëz, were shot dead. From the initial investigative action

Korçë Local Police Directorate The Pogradec Police Station arrested A. S., 37, resident of Pogradec, in flagrante delicto, on suspicion of assaulting his cohabiting partner, who has been granted a protection order. The Korçë Police Station arrested in flagrante delicto: A. L., 37, resident of Korçë, on suspicion of physically assaulting his father. “KORÇA BOOM”

Devoll/ At the Devoll Police Station, citizen P. K., 41, from the village of Miras, reported that his wife, I. K., 35, has been missing from their home since October 20, 2025. She reportedly abandoned their two young children. Authorities are working to locate her. “KORÇA BOOM”

An accident occurred this morning on the Korçë–Pogradec road near Maliq, when a vehicle collided with a motorcycle carrying a married couple. Both were injured and are being transported to the hospital for medical assistance. Preliminary information from Maliq: Around 09:50, on the "Maliq-Pogradec" road, a motorcycle driven by N. M., 64, collided with a car driven by G. J. As a result, the motorcyclist and passenger F. M. were injured. They are receiving medical care at the h

Actress Egla Cenko has been fined 1 million lek by the court following a public statement she made on a television show, in which she claimed to have been sexually harassed by host Saimir Kodra. After the statement, Saimir Kodra immediately denied the accusation, labeling it as slander, and decided to pursue legal action, seeking justice for the moral and personal damage he claimed to have suffered from the public allegations. Following the review of the case, the court ruled

Police officer arrested by colleagues in Pogradec after causing an accident while under the influence of alcohol The Police Oversight Agency of the Elbasan–Korçë Region has arrested a border police officer from Pogradec in flagrante, after he caused an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. The individual in question is inspector D. O., serving as a Patrol Officer at the Pogradec Border Police Station. He is suspected of committing the criminal offense of “Irr

Accused of attempting to kill with a knife, a citizen extradited from Greece, 39-year-old As a result of close cooperation between the Interpol structures in Tirana and Athens, the procedure for extraditing the citizen from Greece to Albania was completed: D. M., 39 years old, resident of Korça. This individual was wanted internationally because, in February 2025, the Korça Court had issued a “Pre-trial Detention” order for the criminal offense of “Intentional Homicide.” D. M

A fire broke out this afternoon near Leskovik, engulfing one of the wooden houses belonging to an agrotourism business. According to preliminary information, the fire started in a structure used to host visitors, causing material damage. The cause of the fire is still unknown, while authorities are working to bring the situation under control. Two fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene, one from Kolonjë and another from Leskovik, supported by the State Police forces. F

One of the most prominent figures in Albanian football, Agustin Kola, has been hospitalized for several days at the “Mother Teresa” University Hospital Center in Tirana due to health issues. The legendary former striker of Tirana and the Albanian national team is being treated for stomach ulcers. Sources close to the University Hospital Center (QSUT) report that his condition is stable and he is responding positively to therapy, though he will remain under medical observation

The Lezhë Court found Simon Gjoka, 38, resident of Milot, guilty and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. He was initially arrested for a series of cattle thefts in the Gajush area. During the investigation, authorities uncovered serious evidence that led to a second charge: sexual relations with a minor. The prosecution sought an 18-year sentence, but Gjoka received a reduced sentence due to a shortened trial procedure, resulting in 12 years of imprisonment. He was convicted