On Sunday, October 26, 2025, Albania will officially switch to winter time. Astrophysicist Mimoza Hafizi, speaking on "Ora News," emphasized that it is time to reconsider whether changing the clocks still makes sense in today’s reality. “In 2019, there was a discussion and a decision was made to propose to EU member states to stop changing the clocks, keeping the same time year-round. But that happened in 2019. In 2020, COVID began, and two major changes could not overlap in

Pëllumb Pelinci says there is a plan for his physical elimination. According to Pelinci, a Ukrainian–Russian cell funded by Soros has been set up to eliminate him. He even claims Russia is launching drones against him. “Dear compatriots! I explain to you the latest sophisticated scheme to eliminate me! In the context of Putin’s visit to Hungary, with the possible and absurd pretext of his transit through Albania, it has been constantly observed a squadron of drones — products

Yesterday, the Civil Protection Commission of the Korçë Municipality held a meeting to discuss measures for the prevention and management of emergencies during the 2025–2026 winter season. During the meeting, participants analyzed last winter’s events, assessed the response to summer wildfires, and defined concrete responsibilities for each member of the commission. The discussion emphasized the importance of close cooperation with the Police and non-governmental organization

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

Nearly one year after the expansion of the list of reimbursable medicines with around 50 new drugs, the number of beneficiaries for the January–August period has decreased. According to data from the report “Monitoring of the Ministry of Health Indicators” for January–August 2025, a total of 358,178 patients benefited from the list of reimbursable medicines, compared to the 400,000 projected, with a cost of 6,226 lek per patient. Compared to the same period in 2024, the numbe

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 amateur football championship for the southeastern region has kicked off, with plenty of goals already in the first week. Three standout matches ended with high-scoring 5-1 victories: KF Kalaja defeated Iron, Francezët won against Tona, and Helzag beat Bulgareci. One match ended with a clean 2-0 win for Radeneci over B3K. This was just the first week. Below are the results and official photos of the teams participating this season: FIRST WEEK RESULTS F.C. Radeneci – B3K 2

150 artists from Albania, Kosovo, Italy, and Croatia will be in Korçë on October 24, 25, and 26 for the first edition of “Lulu Fest”! This inaugural edition is a festival conceived with love and special respect for Korçë’s traditions, while also having a clear vision for the city’s cultural future. “Lulu Fest” is named in honor of Lulushi, the great artist from Korçë, one of the most outstanding talents in Albanian wind music, whose art and passion have surpassed the borders

The Police Oversight Agency (Durrës-Kavajë Region), following a several-month investigation in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office at the First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction in Durrës, regarding the criminal offense of “Abuse of Office” under Article 248 of the Penal Code, has executed preventive measures with a prohibitive character: “Suspension from performing a public duty or service” against four police officers. The suspended officers are: Commissioner A.

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