A physical altercation occurred during the Pogradec municipal council meeting following the approval of item 6, which concerned “the approval of the land area list of 34.660 ha in Çërravë that can be leased.” This long-debated decision sparked heated discussions among council members and local residents. After a lengthy session, the council approved the decision with 20 votes in favor, triggering strong reactions and tension among those present. Residents opposing the measure

Former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Arben Ahmetaj has filed a lawsuit against the Albanian government at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, accusing it of violating parliamentary immunity and the right to privacy during investigations conducted against him by SPAC. According to official documents, the complaint was filed together with his partner, Erjola Hoxha, and submitted on May 8, 2024. The case was officially communicated to the Albani

No surprises emerged from the partial local elections held in five municipalities across the country. The Socialist Party (PS) emerged as the undisputed winner in Vlora, Berat, Cërrik, Mat, and Tepelena. The Democratic Party (PD) of Sali Berisha, which in these elections chose to hide behind independent candidates, suffered yet another defeat. Its candidates received very low results, and compared to the May 11 elections, DP has significantly shrunk in these five municipaliti

Geraldo and Rozefa have been blessed with quadruplets one girl and three boys who, from their very first days of life, are facing a serious challenge. The four babies urgently need to be taken abroad for surgery, as they are at risk of permanently losing their sight. Two of them are suffering from eye hemorrhages caused by ruptured arteries, while the other two are at risk of developing the same condition if surgery is not performed in time. Due to the high medical costs and

Korçë Local Police Directorate The services of the Korçë Police Commissariat referred the case files to the Prosecutor’s Office and issued arrest warrants for the following individuals: – Gj. T., 39, and L. M., 26, residents of Korçë, suspected of being accomplices of E. J., who was arrested one day earlier for gambling activities. The procedural materials were submitted to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action. “KORÇA BOOM”

Local Police Directorate of Korçë The materials were referred to the Prosecutor’s Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against citizen I. H., 65 years old, resident of Pogradec, as he is suspected of verbally threatening a 52-year-old man over minor motives. The services of the Devoll Police Station referred the materials to the Prosecutor’s Office, following a complaint made by citizen M. K., 46 years old, resident of Tirana, who reported that while staying at a

Korçë Local Police Directorate They referred the case to the Prosecutor's Office, where criminal proceedings were initiated against A. H., 56 years old, resident of Korçë, for verbally threatening a doctor at Korçë Hospital in connection with her duties. The procedural materials were sent to the Korçë Prosecutor’s Office for further action. “KORÇA BOOM”

A 48-year-old man has been arrested by the State Police in Pogradec after being caught in the act of stealing public lighting cables. According to police sources, the suspect, identified as **Arjan Tare, originally from Podgoria in Maliq and currently residing in Vërdovë, Pogradec, was apprehended last night in the city’s ring road area while attempting yet another theft of electric cables from lighting poles. During a search of his home, police officers found a significant q

In the new draft budget for 2026, several taxes and duties are expected to increase, directly affecting citizens’ pockets. The excise tax on consumer goods such as beer, diesel, and coffee will rise by 1.5%, while the carbon tax will increase from 3 lekë to 4.5 lekë per kilogram. This is expected to lead to higher energy and everyday product prices. A significant increase is also planned for the technology sector, where the corporate income tax will rise from 5% to 15%, endin

Former LSI chairwoman Monika Kryemadhi stated on the show “Kjo Javë” on News24 that she will never visit Ilir Meta in prison. She said that although she might see Meta at family celebrations, such as their children’s weddings, she is still not ready to forget what his friends and Meta himself did to her. “I wouldn’t visit Ilir Meta, and I’ve said clearly that I’ll only meet him when we marry off our children or become grandparents. I’m not ready to meet Ilir Meta, emotionally