Agritourism AL platform helps visitors discover rural destinations
TIRANA, August 13 – The Agritourism AL application has become an information platform for agritourism and rural tourism destinations in Albania. It helps tourists and visitors plan trips and discover offers linked to nature, gastronomy and Albanian traditions. Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla said users can download the …
10 fires recorded in Lezha, deliberate arson under investigation
TIRANA, August 13 – The Municipality of Lezha recorded 10 fires across its territory on Wednesday. Mayor Pjerin Ndreu urged residents to remain extremely cautious. He also called on them to report to authorities anyone identified as starting a fire. Ndreu said firefighters responded to 10 fires in different areas …
Egnatia face Shamrock Rovers in bid for historic comeback
TIRANA, August 13 – Albanian champions Egnatia face Shamrock Rovers tonight in the second leg of the Europa League third qualifying round. The match starts at 21:00 and RTSH will broadcast it live. Egnatia lost the first leg 3-1. The Rrogozhina side need a victory by at least 2 goals …
Ministers visit tourism measures in Saranda
TIRANA, August 13 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja, and Saranda Mayor Oltion Çaçi visited tourism measures in Saranda. Lamallari said rising tourist numbers bring greater responsibility for the State Police. He stressed the need to protect residents and visitors. He also called for …
Temporary traffic restrictions on Tirana-Durrës highway on August 14-15
TIRANA, August 13 – Temporary traffic restrictions will affect the Tirana-Durrës highway on August 14 and 15. The Albanian Road Authority will carry out work on the new Kashar overpass. The work will take place from 23:00 to 05:00. Crews will install the overpass’s metal beams. Authorities will close 2 …
Dobërdol Mountains attract growing interest from nature lovers
TIRANA, August 13 – Mountain tourism is attracting more domestic and foreign visitors to areas that once received little attention. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the Dobërdol Mountains in Tropoja on social media. The area is attracting growing interest from nature enthusiasts each year. The Dobërdol Mountains lie …
PM Rama: Freedom is not a matter of exchange
TIRANA, August 13 – Prime Minister Edi Rama commented on reactions in Tirana and Prishtina to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement in Belgrade. Zelensky said Ukraine had not changed its position and would not recognise Kosova. Rama said freedom is not a matter of exchange. He stressed that supporting Ukraine …
Dinamo seek another European comeback against Auda
TIRANA, August 13 – Dinamo face Latvian side Auda tonight in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round. The match starts at 21:00 at Elbasan Arena. Dinamo lost the first leg in Latvia 1-0. The capital club need a win by at least 1 goal to force …
Albania Gambles on Re-Legalising ‘Dangerous’ Online Sports Betting
The government is preparing to bring back online sports betting, seven years after a widespread gambling clampdown. But mental health experts warn that Albania is ill-equipped to deal with a rise in gambling addiction. Original post Here
Hot weather continues with light rain
TIRANA, August 13 – Albania will experience relatively stable atmospheric conditions on Thursday, according to the Military Meteorological Service. The weather will remain mostly clear, with moderate cloud cover at times. Clouds will become denser over mountainous areas around midday and during the afternoon, mainly in the east and southeast. …