Vllaznia comes from behind to beat Malisheva in Conference League opener
Vllaznia fought back to defeat Malisheva 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, taking an advantage into next week’s return match. The visitors made a dream start at Loro Boriçi Stadium, with Xhylani scoring directly from a corner kick in the third minute. …
Himara public beach attracts summer visitors
TIRANA, July 10 – Himara remains one of the most popular destinations for domestic and foreign tourists during the summer season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today images from Himara’s public beach, where visitors are spending their holidays under the sun, relaxing on the sand and by the sea. Across …
PM Rama tells CNN Turk Albania welcomes Turkish companies for investment
TIRANA, July 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama gave an interview to CNN Turk, where he discussed the NATO Summit in Ankara, Albania–Turkey relations, regional developments, defence cooperation and tourism. Rama said the summit showed the European wing of NATO’s determination to address security challenges and modernize its military capabilities. …
Painter Taso to open “The Drunken City” exhibition in Pogradec
The Art Gallery at Pogradec’s Multifunctional Centre will open “The Drunken City,” a solo exhibition by renowned Albanian painter Anastas Kostandini (Taso), on 18 July at 19:00. The exhibition will showcase 50 pastel artworks that portray everyday life in Pogradec through nostalgia, humour and the warmth of local traditions. Inspired …
Stable weather with temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius
TIRANA, July 10 – Albania will experience stable atmospheric conditions on Friday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The country will have mostly clear skies throughout the day. Light passing clouds may appear around midday. Meanwhile, winds will blow mainly from the northwest at an average speed of 7 m/s. …
Traffic restrictions announced in Tirana ahead of Kanye West concert
TIRANA July 10 – Tirana Police has announced temporary traffic restrictions on several roads ahead of the “YE” music event featuring artist Kanye West, scheduled for July 11 in Kashar. The restrictions will start at 07:00 and remain in force until midnight on the secondary section of the Durrës–Tirana highway, …
Call to protect the clean beauty of the Albanian Alps
TIRANA, July 10 – The mountains are among Albania’s greatest natural treasures, while the Albanian Alps remain one of the country’s most visited areas. Protecting their cleanliness requires everyone’s commitment. Tour guide Kastriot Faci says foreign visitors show greater awareness when it comes to protecting nature. He adds that many …
French Cultural Week brings art, culture and inspiration to Albania
The French Cultural Week will begin this Sunday and continue until July 24, bringing a diverse program of artistic activities across Albania. The event will showcase French culture through impressionist painting, classical theatre, ballet, cinema, literature, music and other forms of artistic expression. As one of the world’s leading cultural …
German Ambassador meets Ombudsman: Human rights work promotes European values
German Ambassador Karl Bergner met with Albania’s Ombudsman Endrit Shabani and praised the institution’s work to protect human rights and promote European values. During the meeting, Bergner congratulated Shabani on his new role and highlighted the Ombudsman’s contribution to building a fairer and more inclusive society. The two officials discussed …
Albania joins ECLFM, opening new opportunities for forensic medicine development
Albania has joined the European Council of Legal and Forensic Medicine (ECLFM), the highest European body for forensic medicine. Justice Minister Toni Gogu said the membership strengthens Albania’s position within the European forensic medicine community and creates new opportunities for professional and scientific development. Through this membership, Albania will officially …