The Office of the Ombudsman held an "Open Day" in Korça today to hear citizens' concerns firsthand.

Ombudsman Commissioner Vilma Shurdha and the Deputy Mayor of Korça, Benila Themeli, engaged in discussions with residents of the region.
Participants raised various issues, including:

• The level of pensions
• Payments for persons with disabilities (KEMP) and their accessibility
• Recent protests and police interventions
• Property-related matters

Local institutions also contributed to the discussions, including the Korça County Council, the local coordinator against violence against women, representatives from the Korça Local Police Directorate, social services from Korça, Maliq, Devoll, and Ersekë, the free legal aid service, and various civil society organizations.

During the Open Day in Korça, the Ombudsman’s team processed 8 formal complaints against public institutions and provided legal advice and guidance in 13 cases.
The next meeting will take place next Monday in Librazhd, at 11:00 AM!