The year 2026 begins with the implementation of the government’s decision to provide monthly compensation for pensioners, a measure aimed at easing the financial burden on the elderly amid rising prices. Expert Kujtim Hoxha, in an interview with Ora News, explained who qualifies and how much additional money each category receives. Pensioners receiving up to 40,000 ALL per month will benefit from up to 1,800 ALL extra per month. Those with pensions up to 22,000 ALL receive a

Korçë Local Directorate of Border and Migration Intensive checks by Border Police services aim to prevent illegal movement across the border. Four individuals attempting to cross the border illegally at Kapshticë and Qafë Thanë have been criminally prosecuted. As part of the ongoing efforts of the Korçë Local Directorate of Border and Migration to prevent illegal border crossings, the Green Border units of SPK Qafë Thanë and Kapshticë apprehended four individuals attempting t

The operation codenamed “Ends” has led to the clarification of three robberies committed yesterday, involving the use of a weapon for threats and theft. Following swift investigative actions, the suspected perpetrator of these criminal acts has been identified as E. N. (Ll.), a 30-year-old resident of Mamurras, who has a significant criminal record in several areas. According to investigations, in the early hours of yesterday morning, he stole a taxi vehicle after threatening

The second installment of payments for the 2025 National Support Schemes has been completed. AARD informs farmers that the second installment of payments for the 2025 National Support Schemes has been transferred to second-tier banks and is being distributed to the accounts of around 65,000 beneficiary farmers. With the additional fund of 1,960,406,000 ALL, AARD has enabled the payments for measures 1–8 and thanks the farmers for their cooperation and patience. “KORÇA BOOM”

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan. It was reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Shimane Prefecture in western Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometers. There were no reports of casualties or material damage, and a tsunami warning was issued, but it was lifted a few minutes after the tremors. “KORÇA BOOM”

Korçë Local Police Directorate Narcotics Investigation specialists arrested S. D., 36, resident of Çetë village, Bilisht, in flagrante delicto, after during a police check, he threw a small amount of suspected cocaine from the car window while he was a passenger. The seized narcotics were confiscated as material evidence. The Korçë Police Station referred the case materials to the Prosecution Office, which initiated criminal proceedings against Xh. H., 25, resident of Dvoran

On January 5, 2025, in Neighborhood No. 18 in Korçë, at the residence of E. P., a 36-year-old Albanian-American resident, a sum of money and several pieces of jewelry were stolen. Work is ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrator(s). The procedural materials were forwarded to the Prosecution Office at the Court of First Instance of the General Jurisdiction of Korçë for further actions. “KORÇA BOOM”

The second week of January has begun with rainfall across the country. Anira Gjoni from the Institute of Geosciences stated that the rain will continue until Thursday. The districts most affected will be especially Shkodra and Vlora. “In the districts of Shkodër, Kukës, Vlorë, and Gjirokastër, we will have heavy rainfall, which may cause flooding of small mountain rivers and landslides. In the rest of the districts, rainfall will be moderate. From January 5 to 8, we expect an

January is the month in which Skënderbeu is expected to play four matches, now with dates and times confirmed by the Albanian Football Association (FSHF). Skënderbeu will play these four games starting next Saturday. On Saturday, January 10, the team will face Tirana in the Albanian Cup in the capital, followed by three First Division league matches. For the league, Skënderbeu will host Luftëtari on January 17, with the match kicking off at 16:00. Then, in the 19th week, the

A serious accident occurred this Monday on the “Peqin–Elbasan” road near the village of Bradashesh, where a 46-year-old woman lost her life due to injuries sustained in a collision with a vehicle. The driver, A.H., is suspected of hitting N.S., who was crossing the road. After the accident, the victim was immediately taken to the hospital for medical assistance, but due to the severe injuries, she passed away. The police have launched an investigation to clarify the circumsta