Drilon in Pogradec is experiencing a successful tourist season, with more than 24,000 visitors recorded from January through the end of July. The flow of tourists has increased by 19.4 percent compared with last year, while June and July recorded the highest number of visits. The opening of the Visitor Center is expected to further strengthen Drilon’s role as one of the main destinations in southeastern Albania. Surrounded by greenery, crystal-clear springs, and the tranquili

We will not focus on the administrative measure itself, nor on the question of whether it was fair or not. That is a separate issue and can be assessed based on the circumstances and the law. What caught our attention this time is the way the document was written by the police officer. And honestly, there is a lot to discuss here. This is an official document, which should be clear, accurate, and written according to the basic rules of the Albanian language. Yet a simple look

A short while ago, the mother of Joan Zuko, the 20-year-old who tragically lost his life two days ago in Korçë, shared a heartbreaking post on her official Facebook page, expressing her immense pain over the loss of her son. A pain that is difficult to put into words, especially when it comes to losing a child in the prime of his youth. Joan Zuko was killed at just 20 years old, leaving behind family members, friends, and loved ones devastated by the tragedy that shook Korçë.

When the Albanian government finalized the ban on gambling in 2019, the official narrative promised to uproot a social problem that had spread to virtually every street in Albania. At the time, there was hardly a neighborhood without two or three betting shops, some of them located near schools or areas frequented by minors. Seven years later, the Albanian government is preparing to legalize online sports betting once again, which, despite legal restrictions, has continued to

The government's decision to significantly restrict music in nightclubs and tourist venues has sparked strong reactions from businesses and the artistic community, who view the measure as another blow to the entertainment and tourism sectors. Under the new noise management regulations, music played in venues will be monitored through decibel measurements, with the permitted noise level set at 45 decibels. Artists argue that this limit makes it virtually impossible to hold liv

In southeastern Albania, the number of people facing mental health challenges, as well as those using narcotic substances, is increasing significantly. According to specialists, there has also been a rise in the number of women and girls using drugs, while the lack of long-term rehabilitation centers in Korçë is making treatment and reintegration into society more difficult. At the Community Mental Health Center in Korçë, specialists say that growing social problems are worse

A sad news has shocked Albanians as it is reported that Ariola Habilaj could not overcome the battle with a serious illness, passing away at the age of 37. Family members and relatives will bid their final farewell to Ariola today at noon, with the funeral ceremony taking place at the Vlora cemetery. Ariola had been diagnosed with advanced-stage ovarian cancer, which unfortunately spread to other parts of her body, taking her life at a young age. The young Albanian woman live

Fuel prices at filling stations across the country have recorded a decrease for diesel, gasoline, and gas. This Wednesday, diesel prices dropped to 199 lekë per liter. According to the photo obtained from a “Shell” gas station, the displayed prices are: FuelSave Diesel at 199 lekë/liter, V-Power Diesel at 222 lekë/liter, FuelSave Unleaded gasoline at 189 lekë/liter, V-Power Racing at 215 lekë/liter, while AutoGas LPG is being sold at 69 lekë/liter. “KORÇA BOOM”

The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, has made known the government’s position regarding the current level of inflation, measures for vulnerable groups, as well as some of the main economic projects expected to come to life during the coming months? During a statement to the media, the minister said that after the latest decision on pension indexation in July, the level of inflation in the country is currently close to 3%. For this reason, according to her

Journalist Blendi Fevziu has commented on the arrest in France of businessman Ermal Beqiri, who is wanted by SPOCOC in connection with the NAIC case. During investigations by the Special Prosecution Office, authorities suspect that Beqiri owned a significant amount of assets in France, including a luxury castle, several apartments, bank accounts, and a private jet. Fevziu stressed in his reaction that the debate should not focus only on the luxury of Beqiri’s assets, but rath