A 117-year-old woman from Albania has attracted international attention after claims emerged that she may be older than the woman currently recognised as the world’s oldest living person.
The woman, Qamile Metan Marra, reportedly was born on August 19, 1909, in Kozarë, Berat, Albania. If her birth date is independently verified, she would be two days older than British woman Ethel Caterham, who was born on August 21, 1909, and currently holds the Guinness World Records title.
However, Marra has not yet been officially recognised as the world’s oldest living person, as her age still requires independent verification. <Cite refs={[“turn790437search1″,”turn790437search3″,”turn790437search4”]}/>
Albanian government grants special pension
Marra’s story has gained widespread attention in Albania and abroad, prompting the country’s Council of Ministers to approve a special pension supplement for her.
According to local media reports, the elderly woman had worked for approximately 35 years in an agricultural cooperative and was receiving a pension of about 7,700 Albanian lek before the additional support was approved.
Under the new arrangement, she will receive a supplement equivalent to ten times the social pension, subject to a legal cap on her combined pension benefits. <Cite refs={[“turn790437search0″,”turn790437search1”]}/>
Her simple diet attracts attention
Marra’s reported longevity has also sparked curiosity about her lifestyle and eating habits.
She has reportedly spoken about eating simple, traditional foods, including cabbage, beans and dairy products throughout her life.
Although these foods form part of her diet, there is no evidence that any particular food alone explains her exceptional age.
Guinness verification remains crucial
The case highlights the distinction between a claimed age and an officially verified longevity record. Guinness World Records requires documentary evidence to establish a person’s date of birth before awarding the title.
Until that process is completed, Ethel Caterham remains the officially recognised oldest living person.
If Marra’s reported birth date is confirmed, her case could lead to a change in the record. For now, the 117-year-old Albanian woman remains a remarkable subject of international interest.
#Albania #WorldsOldestWoman #QamileMarra #Longevity #GuinnessWorldRecords #HumanInterest #WorldNews #OnPointGist
A 117-year-old woman from Albania has attracted international attention after claims emerged that she may be older than the woman currently recognised as the world’s oldest living person.
The woman, Qamile Metan Marra, reportedly was born on August 19, 1909, in Kozarë, Berat, Albania. If her birth date is independently verified, she would be two days older than British woman Ethel Caterham, who was born on August 21, 1909, and currently holds the Guinness World Records title.
However, Marra has not yet been officially recognized as the world’s oldest living person, as her age still requires independent verification.
Albanian government grants special pension
Marra’s story has gained widespread attention in Albania and abroad, prompting the country’s Council of Ministers to approve a special pension supplement for her.
According to local media reports, the elderly woman had worked for approximately 35 years in an agricultural cooperative and was receiving a pension of about 7,700 Albanian lek before the additional support was approved.
Under the new arrangement, she will receive a supplement equivalent to ten times the social pension, subject to a legal cap on her combined pension benefits.
Her simple diet attracts attention
Marra’s reported longevity has also sparked curiosity about her lifestyle and eating habits.
She has reportedly spoken about eating simple, traditional foods, including cabbage, beans and dairy products throughout her life.
Although these foods form part of her diet, there is no evidence that any particular food alone explains her exceptional age.
Guinness verification remains crucial
The case highlights the distinction between a claimed age and an officially verified longevity record. Guinness World Records requires documentary evidence to establish a person’s date of birth before awarding the title.
Until that process is completed, Ethel Caterham remains the officially recognised oldest living person.
If Marra’s reported birth date is confirmed, her case could lead to a change in the record. For now, the 117-year-old Albanian woman remains a remarkable subject of international interest.
#Albania #WorldsOldestWoman #QamileMarra #Longevity #GuinnessWorldRecords #HumanInterest #WorldNews #OnPointGist
