INSTAT: Online sales rise as Albanian businesses expand digital services
Albanian businesses made further progress in digitalisation in 2026, according to data published by INSTAT. The main trends include higher use of online sales, cloud services, enterprise resource planning systems and artificial intelligence. Online sales saw the strongest growth. INSTAT said 31.3% of businesses with 10 or more employees sold …
Rama: “Mountain Package” Best Way to Expand Agritourism Businesses
Prime Minister Edi Rama today highlighted the benefits that the “Mountain Package” offers to individuals interested in investing in agritourism. Rama referred to the story of Entela, who decided with her family to return to Koman and establish a guesthouse. He said the “Mountain Package” was designed specifically to support …
Rama: “Mountain Package” Best Way to Expand Agritourism Businesses
Prime Minister Edi Rama today highlighted the benefits that the “Mountain Package” offers to individuals interested in investing in agritourism. Rama referred to the story of Entela, who decided with her family to return to Koman and establish a guesthouse. He said the “Mountain Package” was designed specifically to support …
Rama Shares Images from Korça Little Paris Half Marathon 2026
Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared images from preparations for the international “Korça Little Paris Half Marathon 2026.” “Korça is running,” Rama wrote on social media as he shared footage from today’s race. Meanwhile, participants received race packages that included a race shirt, bag, bib number and timing chip. The …
Rama Shares Images from Korça Little Paris Half Marathon 2026
Prime Minister Edi Rama today shared images from preparations for the international “Korça Little Paris Half Marathon 2026.” “Korça is running,” Rama wrote on social media as he shared footage from today’s race. Meanwhile, participants received race packages that included a race shirt, bag, bib number and timing chip. The …
Rama: Agreements with Communities to Protect Nature in Tourist Areas
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Ministry of Environment will establish agreements with communities in tourist areas to strengthen environmental protection and improve cleaning efforts. Speaking on the podcast “Flasim,” Rama focused on environmental protection and wildfire prevention, particularly in forest areas with tourism potential. “We will test …
Rama: Agreements with Communities to Protect Nature in Tourist Areas
Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that the Ministry of Environment will establish agreements with communities in tourist areas to strengthen environmental protection and improve cleaning efforts. Speaking on the podcast “Flasim,” Rama focused on environmental protection and wildfire prevention, particularly in forest areas with tourism potential. “We will test …
Cloudy weather and rain expected across Albania, temperatures up to 31 degrees
The Military Meteorological Service forecasts relatively unstable weather across Albania on Monday. The day will start with clear spells. Cloud cover will gradually increase across the country. Moderate to dense clouds will develop later. Meanwhile, mostly light rain will affect most areas from midday through late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms may …
Cloudy weather and rain expected across Albania, temperatures up to 31 degrees
The Military Meteorological Service forecasts relatively unstable weather across Albania on Monday. The day will start with clear spells. Cloud cover will gradually increase across the country. Moderate to dense clouds will develop later. Meanwhile, mostly light rain will affect most areas from midday through late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms may …
EU-Albania parliamentary committee meets in Tirana on integration and reforms
The 22nd meeting of the EU-Albania Parliamentary Stabilisation and Association Committee begins in Tirana today. The two-day meeting will continue on Tuesday, September 22. The meeting will start at 10:00. Taulant Balla, head of the Assembly of Albania delegation, and European Parliament delegation head Marco Tarquinio will co-chair the meeting. …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama today published a video from the village of Gosnisht, in Përmet, where the Jashari family has established a business dedicated to grape cultivation and the production of alcoholic beverages. Through footage shared on social media, Rama showcases the Jashari family’s business, located …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The Tirana Marathon is holding its tenth edition today. In connection with the event, which will take place along the city’s main streets, Tirana Municipality, in cooperation with the State Police, has drawn up a traffic management plan involving road closures and diversions. Restrictions on vehicle …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The situation in Shkodër is gradually returning to normal after heavy rainfall, with the Theth–Ndëlysaj road passable for 4×4 and heavy vehicles as debris clearance continues. In Malësi e Madhe Municipality, water levels in the Përroi i Thatë stream near Kamicë village, in the Qendër Administrative …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ Just four kilometres beyond Tepelenë, along the national road towards Gjirokastër, a turn-off leads to the village of Luzat, a hidden natural gem in one of Albania’s most beautiful yet largely unexplored areas. The village’s historic quarter, characterised by picturesque old houses set against mountains rising more …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ Health and Social Welfare Minister Klodiana Spahiu paid a visit today to the “Hannah and Rozafa” Infant Home to assess the care services available to children, the conditions they live in and the work of the institution’s staff. She underlined the importance of advancing the deinstitutionalisation reform …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The tenth edition of the Tirana Marathon got underway today at 08:00, bringing together around 5,800 participants in one of the capital’s largest sporting events. The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) brings footage capturing the atmosphere and participation in the marathon. This year’s new addition is a …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The Bulgarian folk ensemble “Carevo” performed in Tirana on Saturday, presenting a programme of traditional songs, music and dances. The concert was performed at the Cultural Centre of the Orthodox Cathedral and organised by the Bulgarian Embassy in Albania to mark the Day of the National …
TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ Albanian runner Luiza Gega emerged victorious in the full 42-kilometre race at the Tirana Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 35 minutes and 35 seconds. Gega also secured the top prize of €5,000 at the event’s tenth edition, which attracted around 5,800 participants. The marathon kicked off …
TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – The Customs Administration collected 207 billion leks in revenue in the January-October period of 2026, an increase of 7.6 billion leks compared with the same period a year earlier, official data showed on Saturday. The figure marks the highest customs revenue recorded for the first …
TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has called on opposition forces to unite behind joint candidates in the upcoming local elections. Speaking during an online exchange with citizens on Saturday, Berisha said guidelines setting out the procedures for selecting candidates for mayoral positions had …