The PISA 2022 international assessment data showed a decline in the knowledge of 15-year-old students in Albania, but a deeper OECD analysis presents a different picture of student performance, especially of girls in mathematics. According to this report, Albania ranks among the countries with a high percentage of talented girls in mathematics, compared both to developing countries and some developed European economies. The data shows that girls in Albania make up around 40%

With a harsh tone, Rama denounces the protesters for spreading a “fascist spirit,” calling the authors of online pressure and threats “hajvanë” (fools), referring to social media platforms that the prime minister still cannot fully control. Prime Minister Edi Rama, more than the demands of the protesters in the square and the problems of Albanians, is concerned about foreigners coming to Albania. The head of government says that the protesters are causing serious damage to th

A memorable moment has moved social media, as football influencer Celine shared her meeting with Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo. In an emotional post, she said Ronaldo has been her idol since the beginning of her football journey and her main source of motivation to work hard, believe in herself, and never give up. According to her, meeting the Portuguese legend was a dream come true. In the published video, Celine can be seen emotional as she sees and hugs Ronald

A woman has been seriously injured after being bitten by a shark at a beach in Sydney, police said. The New South Wales Police said emergency services were called to Coogee Beach in the eastern part of the city on Saturday morning. The 35-year-old woman was “pulled from the water by members of the public who provided first aid,” police said, and suffered “serious injuries to her arms and legs.” She was then airlifted to hospital. Several beaches in the area were closed as a p

Australia defeated Turkey in a Group D match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game, played at BC Place Stadium, ended with a 2-0 victory for the Australians. Australia's goals came in two different phases of the match. Irakunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute to give his side the lead, before Metcalfe doubled the advantage in the 75th minute. Turkey tried to get back into the game but failed to change the course of the match. With this result, Australia sits in second pl

A tragic incident has shaken Tirana in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to preliminary information, a Traffic Police officer in Tirana is suspected of having taken his own life in the Fresku area. Immediately after the incident, police forces and investigators arrived at the scene and launched actions to fully clarify the circumstances surrounding the case. So far, the reasons that may have led the officer to this tragic act have not been disclosed, while investig

More than 45 precious icons from the collection of the National Museum of Medieval Art in Korçë are being presented to the French public for the first time at the Museum of Fine Arts in Chambéry, as part of the exhibition “Icons of Albania.” The exhibition showcases an important part of Albania’s cultural and artistic heritage, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the values of iconographic art preserved through the centuries. Through this initiative, not only are th

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered a major surprise in Group C, as Morocco held Brazil to a historic 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In sweltering conditions with temperatures exceeding 36°C, Carlo Ancelotti’s Seleção struggled badly without their star player Neymar against a fearless Moroccan side that took to the field with as many as six debutants. The Africans started the match at a relentless and aggressive pace, taking the lead in the 21st minute through Ismae

It is our portal “Korça Boom” that reveals at this moment the second summer arrival even before Skënderbeu of the Superliga has started its first training session. Ermal Meta will wear Skënderbeu’s jersey in the new season, and the player born in Elbasan, but raised at the “white and blues,” will now wear the red-and-white shirt for the first time. This news is confirmed by reliable sources close to the Skënderbeu club. Meta is 21 years old and plays as a defensive midfielder

Two underage sisters, aged 16 and 12, have been reported missing from a residential center for minors in the L’Aquila area of Italy, raising concern among authorities and their family members. The case is being investigated by the Sulmona Prosecutor’s Office, while one of the working hypotheses being considered is a possible abduction. According to Italian media reports, the 16-year-old Alisya Di Giacinto’s boyfriend told investigators that the girl’s behavior had changed rec