Today, Albania celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On November 28, 1912, Ismail Qemali raised the flag in Vlorë, declaring Albania a sovereign and independent state. November 28 is known to all Albanians, wherever they are, as Flag Day. With the act of the Declaration of Independence of Albania, the Chairman of the Provisional Government, Ismail Qemali, informed the six Great Powers: England, Italy, Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, and Russia

The sports event “Red and Black Cup,” organized by the basketball course, brought a lot of excitement for all participants. The children from the basketball course, full of passion and dedication, played friendly matches where they showcased their talent, competitive spirit, and teamwork. Every basket and every cheer turned the event into a true celebration of sport. Such activities are an opportunity to promote basketball as a sport that develops, educates, and motivates chi

The Council of Ministers approved in yesterday’s meeting the decision for the year-end holiday bonus for pensioners for 2025. According to this decision, 762,740 pensioners and other beneficiaries will receive the planned bonus, of whom 640,325 are old-age pensioners and 2,322 receive a social pension, 65,232 are disability pensioners, 48,087 receive a family pension, and 6,774 people receive a special financial treatment such as underground miners, employees of former milita

A lovely meeting with friends from Korçë at Coffee Haus in the U.S., where the atmosphere was so warm it felt as if time had paused for a few moments. In the company of Prof. Koço Dinella, Pavlina Evro, Sadush Ylli, Medi Sala, and Leonard Dervishi, conversations flowed freely, filled with memories, subtle humor, and reflections on today’s life. It is always a special pleasure when around the table gather not only good friends but also prominent personalities in the fields of

Even when it rains, Korça remains magical. The cobblestone streets take on a different shine, the lights reflect on the wet stones, and the city seems to breathe more slowly, more gently. Birds shelter under the characteristic roofs, details that appear only on rainy days, museums that illuminate the city with culture every corner of Korça tells a story. Thanks to Albet Cmeta’s lens, Korça in the rain appears calm, elegant in its purest form. Come and discover Korça, where ev

“KORCA BOOM” warmly congratulates Dhimitri Kacori, our distinguished basketball player and coach, on his 75th birthday. On this special day, we want to honor not only his age but, above all, his life and the extraordinary contributions he has made to Korçë basketball and to Albanian sports in general. Dhimitri Kacori has always been an example of dedication, discipline, and passion for basketball. As a player, he left unforgettable marks on the court, inspiring entire generat

Today, an awareness campaign against violence toward women was launched in Korçë. This campaign will run for 16 consecutive days, with various activities taking place in the city and surrounding villages. For more than 10 years, Korçë Municipality has institutionalized services for the prevention, reporting, and reduction of domestic violence as a social phenomenon. Its efforts have made this municipality a model in Albania for achievements in this field. "KORCA BOOM"

Here is the English translation, without The show “SEPSE” by Arestina Skenderi dedicated a special segment to food safety, focusing especially on products sold on the street by vendors or farmers. Granit Sokoli bought milk, eggs, cheese, and butter on the street under the camera’s supervision for the show “SEPSE” and explained what he did with them. For “SEPSE,” Sokoli shared the results of tests he previously conducted on milk and cheese sold on the street by vendors or farm

Albanian families are going through a strong transitional period influenced by migration, poverty, and high living costs, which are contributing to a decline in marriages, while divorces on the other hand are showing an upward trend. Official INSTAT data show that last year there were 16,120 marriages, a decrease of 7.7% compared to 2023, while divorces reached 4,100, or 65 fewer than in 2023. Even though the absolute number of divorces fluctuates, their ratio per 100 marriag

The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, stated that pensioners will receive the end-of-year bonus starting from December 1. She gave this confirmation during the budget hearings with the residents of Unit No. 11 in Tirana. Ibrahimaj said that this year’s bonus will remain the same as last year’s. According to her, pensioners with a pension below 200,000 old lek will receive a bonus of 150,000 lek. Pensioners who receive more than 200,000 old lek will receive