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Albanian Icons Exhibition Opens in Chambéry, France

The extraordinary exhibition of Albanian icons opens in Chambéry, France, as organizers complete final preparations. First, teams finish setting up the exhibition “Icons of Albania – Treasures of the National Museum of Medieval Art of Korça.” The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Chambéry prepares to welcome visitors for the opening ceremony. …

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Albania Prepares Security and Organization Plan for Kanye West Concert in Tirana

Albania prepares for the upcoming international concert of artist Kanye West, scheduled for 11 July in Kashar, Tirana. First, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja attends an interinstitutional coordination meeting in Tirana. Officials discuss the necessary measures to ensure smooth organization of the event. Next, authorities focus on …

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Colorful Mosaics Discovered Near Early Christian Basilica in Elbasan

Archaeologists uncover new mosaics during excavations in Elbasan. First, the Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences carries out excavations under the project “Roman-Byzantine Quarter Outside the Walls of Castrum Scampis – Extra Muros Early Christian Basilica.” They discover previously unknown mosaics near the early Christian basilica outside the …

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Gonxhja: Youth Is a Strategic Priority and the Safest Investment for the Future

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja meets Tobias Flessenkemper, Director at the Council of Europe’s Directorate for Democracy, in Tirana. First, they meet during the 42nd Conference of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA), which takes place in Albania for the first time. The event brings together more …

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Rama: Children’s Voices at TKOB Create a Magical Chorus of Emotion

Prime Minister Edi Rama shares video highlights from the final of the competition “Eja këndo me ne” at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana. First, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB) hosts the final event dedicated to children as part of the after-school program. The …

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Kurti: We Are Ready to Communicate with the Opposition

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(–header-height)” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”6c4e525f-29fc-4113-aea7-49ea4a0c16b2″ data-turn-id-container=”6c4e525f-29fc-4113-aea7-49ea4a0c16b2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-19″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”user”> Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has stated that the vote-counting process has not yet been completed, emphasizing that the final results will enable discussions on the next political steps to begin. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-9″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-9″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-20″ …

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Archaeologists Discover New Historically Significant Mosaics at Elbasan’s Early Christian Basilica

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-2″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-2″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Archaeological excavations at the Early Christian Basilica of Elbasan have uncovered new mosaics of significant historical, artistic, and religious value, further enriching evidence of the ancient role of Scampis along the Via Egnatia. According to archaeologists, the newly discovered mosaic …

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Eurostat: 86% of Albanian Businesses Use Social Media for Promotion

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-3″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-3″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-8″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> At a time when marketing is increasingly shifting to the digital space, Albanian businesses are emerging among the most active in Europe in their use of social media. According to Eurostat data, the vast majority of companies in the country …

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North Macedonia Recruits Former Police Officers and Military Personnel to Tackle Wildfires During the Summer Season

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> North Macedonia has begun preparations for the summer wildfire season by activating a special plan to engage former members of the Police, the Army, and firefighting units in order to strengthen operational capacities on the ground. The Directorate for Protection …

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Day 13 of Protests: Activists and Citizens Gather Outside the Prime Minister’s Office

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(–scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(–thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” data-turn-id=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-7″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:38cc3b2b-e731-4415-9e5b-413bf9f537e1-7″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-16″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> Citizens continued their protests this Friday along the “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, marking the 13th consecutive day of demonstrations, with the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama remaining their main demand. At 6:00 p.m., as on previous days, protesters initially …

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Ancient Hellenistic Temple Discovered in Northern Albania

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a large Hellenistic temple at Bushat in northern Albania, providing new insights into Illyrian history. The excavation team from the University of Warsaw and the University of Tirana made the discovery during the latest research season at a site that many scholars believe was …

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Albania Welcomes Over 3 Million Foreign Visitors in First Five Months of 2026

Blendi Gonxhja announced that Albania welcomed more than 3 million foreign visitors between January and May 2026. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Gonxhja said connectivity drives tourism growth. He described the arrival of the first direct flight from Canada to Tirana as a historic milestone for both civil aviation and …

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Rama: Direct Tirana–U.S. Route Nears Completion

Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the inaugural ceremony of the first direct flight between Tirana and Toronto, describing it as a new bridge connecting Albania and Canada. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Rama said Albania has joined the map of transatlantic flights for the first time. He noted that what …

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First Direct Tirana–Toronto Flight Takes Off, Albania Joins Transatlantic Air Map

Albania has entered the era of transatlantic flights with the launch of the first direct route between Tirana and Toronto. At the inauguration ceremony, Enea Karakaçi described the new service as a historic milestone for Albanian civil aviation and a major opportunity for tourism, business, and people-to-people connections between Albania …

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Rama Highlights Traditional Hospitality at Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat

Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat as a successful example of traditional hospitality and rural tourism development in Albania. In a social media post, Rama described the family-run guesthouse as a model of authentic tourism. The guesthouse welcomes both domestic and international visitors and offers traditional …

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Albania and France Sign Film Co-Production Agreement

Albania and France have strengthened their cultural partnership through a new agreement on film co-production. The Albanian Council of Ministers approved the agreement with the French government, creating a new legal and financial framework to support joint film projects between the two countries. Under the agreement, co-produced works will receive …

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Albania Secures $302 Million U.S. Loan for Military Financing

The Albanian government has approved a direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The agreement provides $302 million to support Albania’s defense modernization and strengthen its military capabilities. Under the deal, Albania’s Ministry of Finance will sign the agreement on behalf of the …

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Rama: Albania Enters New Tourism Phase Focused on Higher-Spending Visitors

Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …

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Rama: Albania Enters New Tourism Phase Focused on Higher-Spending Visitors

Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …

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Albania Prepares for a Vibrant Weekend of Festivals, Concerts and Sports Events

Cities across Albania will host a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, offering activities for residents and visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Wheat Festival in Fier, which takes place at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia on Friday evening. Now in its …

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Ancient Hellenistic Temple Discovered in Northern Albania

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a large Hellenistic temple at Bushat in northern Albania, providing new insights into Illyrian history. The excavation team from the University of Warsaw and the University of Tirana made the discovery during the latest research season at a site that many scholars believe was …

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Albania Welcomes Over 3 Million Foreign Visitors in First Five Months of 2026

Blendi Gonxhja announced that Albania welcomed more than 3 million foreign visitors between January and May 2026. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Gonxhja said connectivity drives tourism growth. He described the arrival of the first direct flight from Canada to Tirana as a historic milestone for both civil aviation and …

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Rama: Direct Tirana–U.S. Route Nears Completion

Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the inaugural ceremony of the first direct flight between Tirana and Toronto, describing it as a new bridge connecting Albania and Canada. Speaking at Tirana International Airport, Rama said Albania has joined the map of transatlantic flights for the first time. He noted that what …

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First Direct Tirana–Toronto Flight Takes Off, Albania Joins Transatlantic Air Map

Albania has entered the era of transatlantic flights with the launch of the first direct route between Tirana and Toronto. At the inauguration ceremony, Enea Karakaçi described the new service as a historic milestone for Albanian civil aviation and a major opportunity for tourism, business, and people-to-people connections between Albania …

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Rama Highlights Traditional Hospitality at Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat

Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised Kapllani Guesthouse in Berat as a successful example of traditional hospitality and rural tourism development in Albania. In a social media post, Rama described the family-run guesthouse as a model of authentic tourism. The guesthouse welcomes both domestic and international visitors and offers traditional …

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Albania and France Sign Film Co-Production Agreement

Albania and France have strengthened their cultural partnership through a new agreement on film co-production. The Albanian Council of Ministers approved the agreement with the French government, creating a new legal and financial framework to support joint film projects between the two countries. Under the agreement, co-produced works will receive …

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Albania Secures $302 Million U.S. Loan for Military Financing

The Albanian government has approved a direct loan agreement with the United States under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The agreement provides $302 million to support Albania’s defense modernization and strengthen its military capabilities. Under the deal, Albania’s Ministry of Finance will sign the agreement on behalf of the …

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Rama: Albania Enters New Tourism Phase Focused on Higher-Spending Visitors

Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …

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Rama: Albania Enters New Tourism Phase Focused on Higher-Spending Visitors

Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania has completed an important phase of tourism transformation and must now move toward a new stage of development focused on higher revenues and higher-spending visitors. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Tirana–Toronto route at Tirana International Airport, Rama stressed that Albania should now …

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Albania Prepares for a Vibrant Weekend of Festivals, Concerts and Sports Events

Cities across Albania will host a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, offering activities for residents and visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the Wheat Festival in Fier, which takes place at the Archaeological Park of Apollonia on Friday evening. Now in its …