A tragic incident occurred this morning in the village of Flamulio, Trikala, Greece. An 18-year-old killed his mother and then called the police himself to report the crime. According to local media, the young man lived with his father after his parents’ divorce. It is reported that during an argument, he strangled his 54-year-old mother with a towel, for reasons that remain unclear. After the incident, the 18-year-old called the police, admitted to the act, and directed auth

Week 7 of the national women’s volleyball championship returns this weekend, with matches scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. Two matches per day have been officially confirmed by the Albanian Volleyball Federation. On the first day, Teuta will host Vllaznia, while Tirana faces Dinamo — the latter matchup appears to be the highlight of the week. Then, on Saturday, October 25, it’s the turn of the southeastern teams. At 11:00 AM, Skënderbeu will host Korabi, which on paper

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

By September of this year, Albania had imported 7,027 tons of coffee — the highest amount recorded for this period in the past five years. Official data from the Ministry of Finance show a noticeable increase in consumption, linked both to the presence of tourists and to the daily habits of Albanians, who drink on average 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day. Each year, Albania imports around 8,500 tons of coffee on average, with quantities varying depending on production in the cou

The European Union is finalizing an important reform concerning driving licenses. The European Parliament is expected to vote today on the new regulation, with a majority of members likely to approve it. This is the final step before the rules are implemented by the governments of member states, which will still retain some autonomy in their national application. The main goal of this reform is to create a common standard for driving licenses across the EU, with a strong emph

After the conclusion of the 7th week of First Division challenges, the national team coaches selected the standout eleven and the best coach of the week. The best coach was awarded to Samuel Nikaj of Burreli, following the 2-1 away victory against Apolonia in Fier. Meanwhile, this week’s lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation is: In goal: Jurgen Mehidri (Korabi). The defensive line: Vangjel Zguro (Pogradeci), Diamond Wallace (Korabi), Dwumfour (Skënderbeu), Amri Kallaku (Iliria). In f

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

Ernest Gjoka denies leaving as Skënderbeu coach: I have a contract and a long-term project here Ernest Gjoka will continue to lead Skënderbeu, which this season competes in the First Division, but with the success achieved so far, a swift return to the Superiore seems likely. The coach firmly denied reports of leaving his post at the Korçë club following rumors that he had received an offer from Partizani and might step down in agreement with President Ardian Takaj. Sources c

Albanian language classes begin in Thessaloniki, a beautiful start for the language and Albanian hearts. After a long and patient wait, last Friday marked the beginning of Albanian language lessons at Thessaloniki’s 13th School, with the participation of Albanian children from the diaspora. This is now the fifth consecutive year that the dedicated teacher, Eva Paloka certified by the Albanian state continues with passion and love her mission to keep the mother tongue and Alba