TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/Work on the construction of a new multifunctional centre at the Byllis–Klos Archaeological Park is well underway, with the facility expected to be completed next year, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja has announced. Construction teams are currently focusing on reinforcement work and the erection of …

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/The Ministry of Environment has been allocated 3.23 billion lek under Albania’s 2027 budget, with 1 billion lek set aside for investment projects. Environment Minister Sofjan Jaupaj said in a social media post that the funding would be directed towards major investments, environmental infrastructure, the protection of …

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ Construction work on the Tirana Bypass, a major road infrastructure project, is progressing steadily. The 21-kilometre route is designed to link the Tirana–Durrës and Tirana–Elbasan motorways directly, allowing traffic to avoid the capital and improving connections to routes forming part of the Blue Corridor. Prime Minister Edi …

TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ Ministry of Economy and Innovation has proposed a 42 billion lek budget for 2027, including 10.5 billion lek for vocational education, entrepreneurship and innovation, with 600 million lek earmarked for start-ups, Minister Delina Ibrahimaj told a parliamentary committee. Ibrahimaj said vocational education and improved employment services …

TIRANA, Nov 9  /ATA/Interior Minister Ervin Demo has commended police for their swift response after a suspect in a bank robbery in Tirana was identified and arrested. In a social media post, Demo said attempts to disguise oneself and flee the scene would not prevent suspects from being held accountable. …

TIRANA, November 8 /ATSH/ – Citizens continued their protests this Sunday, gathering around 6:30 p.m. in front of the Prime Minister’s Office as students, local residents and civil society activists assembled to voice their grievances peacefully. The student demonstrations, which have now lasted for over two weeks, have merged with …

TIRANA, November 8 /ATA/ – Egnatia extended their lead at the top of the Abissnet Superiore with a commanding 5–1 home win over Vora in Round 11. Powered by a dominant second-half display, the reigning champions comfortably claimed all three points at Arena Egnatia. Egnatia now leads the standings with …

Defence Minister Ermal Nufi paid tribute today at the Commonwealth War Cemetery and the German Military Cemetery in Tirana’s Artificial Lake Park. During the commemorative ceremony, Nufi laid wreaths in honour of those who fought and died for freedom, as well as all those who lost their lives during World …

The National Museum “Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg” and the Krujë Ethnographic Museum remain among Albania’s leading destinations for historical and cultural tourism. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage of the two museums today, highlighting their appeal to both domestic and international visitors. “Krujë Museum is one of our most visited heritage …

November 8 marks 564 years since Archbishop of Durrës Pal Engjëlli recorded the “Baptismal Formula”, the earliest known dated document in the Albanian language. He wrote it on November 8, 1462, making it a landmark in the history of written Albanian. Although the document uses Latin, it contains a baptismal …