Two cruise ships dock in Durrës as Albania sees rising Mediterranean tourism interest

TIRANA, April 23 – The Port of Durrës received two cruise ships carrying foreign tourists as Albania continued to attract growing interest in Mediterranean cruise tourism. Around 150 passengers arrived aboard the vessels “Monet” and “La Belle de l’Adriatique”.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the arrivals, describing the port as an important entry point for international visitors. He said the development reflects rising visibility for Albania on the Mediterranean tourism map.

During their stay, tourists are expected to visit key cultural and historical sites across the country. Destinations include the ancient city of Durrës, Kruja Castle and the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Berat.

Tourism activity linked to cruise arrivals has increased in recent years in Durrës. The trend has supported promotion of cultural heritage sites and contributed to the broader development of Albania’s tourism sector.

/a.p./

The post Two cruise ships dock in Durrës as Albania sees rising Mediterranean tourism interest appeared first on RTSH English.

Original post Here

News
EU Ambassador Meets Çela: Independent Prosecution Service Essential for Rule of Law

EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa met with Prosecutor General Olsian Çela to discuss the main challenges facing Albania’s prosecution system. During the meeting, the two officials focused on ensuring justice for citizens and fighting crime. Moreira de Sousa highlighted the importance of a strong and effective justice …

News
Moody’s Upgrades Albania’s Outlook from Stable to Positive

International credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Albania’s outlook from “stable” to “positive”. At the same time, it has affirmed the country’s sovereign rating at “Ba3”, the General Directorate of Taxes said. According to the Tax Administration, Moody’s identified strong budget revenue performance and the implementation of the Medium-Term Revenue …

News
European Commission Expected to Endorse Albania’s 2027 EU Negotiation Target

The European Commission is moving to formally back Albania’s goal of completing European Union accession negotiations by the end of 2027, according to Euronews. For years, Albania has promoted the 2027 target as a key milestone on its path toward EU membership. Now, European officials say the Commission plans to …