Measures taken by the Police within the Beer Festival-August 2023.

DVP Korça

The measures taken by the Police, to guarantee order and public safety, within the framework of the Beer Festival-August 2023.

On 16.08.2023 to 20.08.2023, in the city of Korça, in the interior of the "Bus Terminal", in neighborhood no. 17, as well as in the premises of the Old Market, Korçë, from 20:00 to 01:00, the Beer Festival event will take place.

The Korçë Local Police Directorate and its subordinate structures have taken a series of measures to guarantee public order and peace, for the most peaceful and festive development and manifestation of this activity. These measures consist of strengthening road safety parameters, discipline of movement and traffic management, prevention of car accidents, prevention of illegal actions in terms of crimes against the person, property, financial crimes, in the field of narcotics, as well as keeping under control of persons with a criminal record. Also, within the framework of this activity, joint patrols and controls will be carried out, in cooperation with the Municipal Police.

The services of the Road Police Sector will take measures to block the traffic of vehicles from "City Center" to the roundabout near the Terminal, from 18:30 to 01:00, with the end of the activity.

The orientation of the movement of vehicles to the designated places for parking from the Korçë Municipality, mainly around the Bus Terminal and the Old Market, will be done in cooperation with the municipal authorities.

Traffic management will also be carried out during the movement of vehicles and pedestrians, on the streets: "Midhi Kostani", "Kiço Greço", "Marigo Pozio", at the entrance points to the Bus Terminal, at the Old Market, as well as in the areas others around where the activities take place.

Throughout the city, in the places where the party will take place where there is expected to be a greater gathering and circulation of people, on the main boulevards and on the road axes that connect Korça with other districts, there will be an increased presence of Police services of Order, Criminal Police, Traffic Police, FNSH groups, Special Force "Eagles", who will supervise the preservation of order, intervene to solve problems and prevent the creation of various situations, which may harm public safety.

The Traffic Police appeals to all drivers to respect the rules of the road, not to use alcoholic beverages while driving, to wear seat belts and protective helmets, not to use mobile phones, in order to avoid possible road accidents, or choose to use public transport services for their movements.

The Order Services will also take care to maintain constant contact with the managers of facilities of particular importance such as electrical substations and the Water Pipeline, to strengthen their conservation measures.

All citizens who will encounter various problems or concerns are requested to call the toll-free number of the State Police or send their complaint to the Digital Commissariat, ensuring a quick and impartial response.

Thanking you for your understanding.