Korça Became a Hub of International Contemporary Art for Three Days
*]: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:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-8″ data-turn-id-container=”request-WEB:e0d73d65-af79-4afc-9170-4d52382bb8c4-8″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-18″ data-scroll-anchor=”false” data-turn=”assistant”> The fourth edition of the “Gjon Mili Video Art Festival” has concluded in Korçë, an event that transformed the city into a meeting point for artists, filmmakers, and creators from various countries around the world for three consecutive days. The …
Day 16 of Protests: Citizens March Toward the Prime Minister’s Office in Tirana
As on previous days, activists and citizens gathered once again on Monday, marking the 16th day of protests. After assembling in Skanderbeg Square, they began marching along Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard toward the Prime Minister’s Office. The protesters chanted slogans including: “Resign,” “Edi Rama, traitor, resign as soon as possible,” …
Moikom Zeqo, one of the most influential voices in Albanian culture
TIRANA, June 15 – Six years ago, on June 15, 2020, poet, scholar and archaeologist Moikom Zeqo passed away. He was born on June 3, 1949 in Durrës. His family originated from Libohova. Zeqo began his studies in 1967 at the Faculty of History and Philology. He graduated from the …
New publication explores over 100 years of shooting sport history
TIRANA, June 15 – Ilir Dojka and Erjonilda Dojka present a new study titled “Shooting Sport around 1895–1990”. The study examines more than 100 years of shooting sport history in Albania. The publication places shooting within Albania’s sporting tradition. It presents a discipline that combines tradition, skill and national identity. …
Albania Gains Attention from Italian Tourists for Its Natural Beauty and Affordable Prices
Albania is increasingly attracting Italian tourists thanks to its natural beauty, affordable prices, and diverse tourism offer, writes the Italian media outlet CoratoLive.it. The report highlights that Albania offers Mediterranean-style beaches, historic cities with Ottoman heritage, and stunning mountain landscapes. As a result, it positions the country as a complete …
Over 379,000 hours saved in May through five most-used tax services on e-Albania
TIRANA, June 15 – Digitalization of tax services is delivering tangible benefits for citizens and businesses. It reduces the time needed to obtain documents. It also eliminates the need for physical procedures at service counters. Data published by the General Directorate of Taxation show that five of the most-used tax …
Public beach with symbolic prices in Shkodër offers improved conditions for all visitors
TIRANA, June 15 – The public beach managed by the municipality of Shkodër will offer symbolic prices and improved conditions for all visitors during this tourist season. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images from the coastal area of Shkodër, where the municipality is introducing a new management model this year. …
Shkodër promising for a successful tourist season, Rozafa Castle and Historical Museum among top attractions, over 65,000 visitors in five months
TIRANA, June 15 – Shkodër is experiencing a promising start to the tourist season. The city reaffirms its position as one of the most popular destinations in northern Albania. Streets and squares host daily groups of foreign tourists. Weekends bring an even higher flow of visitors from different countries. They …
Euro U-19 2027 draw sets Albania in Group B6 with Armenia and Cyprus
TIRANA, June 15 – Albania’s Under-19 men’s national team learned its opponents on Monday for the second round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2027 qualifiers. UEFA held the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The process placed Albania U-19 in Group B6 alongside Armenia and Cyprus. The team will compete in …
Traffic organization changes in Himara aim to ease summer mobility
TIRANA, June 15 – Himara municipality has started implementing changes to road circulation from today. The measures aim to manage vehicle flow more efficiently during the tourist season. Mayor Vangjel Tavo told Albanian news agency (ATSH) that the changes entered into force following a decision by the municipal council. He …
Egnatia closed Week 5 of the Abissnet Superiore with a 2-1 win over Partizani at Egnatia Arena on Sunday evening. Loukili and Albanese scored for the Rrogozhina side. Earlier on Sunday, Tirana drew 2-2 with AF Elbasani at home. Vora and Skënderbeu also drew 1-1 on Saturday. Dinamo City recorded …
Interior Minister Ervin Demo said Albania has increased the number of joint investigation teams fivefold over the past five years. He made the statement at the 42nd conference of the European Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, an organization representing graduates of the FBI National Academy. Albania is hosting …
Cultural heritage monuments and archaeological parks in Vlora County are becoming an increasingly important part of tourist itineraries. Thousands of local and foreign visitors explored these sites during the tourism season. Orges Feimi, Director of the Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Vlora, told ATA that seven monuments and archaeological …
Albania marks 12 years since Pope Francis made his historic visit to Tirana on September 21, 2014. It was his first visit to a European country outside Italy after he became head of the Catholic Church. He spent about 12 hours in Tirana, delivering a speech at the Presidency and …
“Kulla Hupi” in Bulqiza stands as a notable example of agribusiness development. The project combines the efforts of a rural entrepreneur with government support through the Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR). Prime Minister Edi Rama shared images of the agribusiness on social media today. The site has become …
EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said Albania must continue reforms and secure irreversible results on its path towards European Union membership. Speaking at the 22nd EU-Albania Parliamentary Stabilisation and Association Committee meeting, she stressed the importance of parliamentary oversight, transparency and public consultation in drafting and adopting …
Albania is attracting growing attention in Europe. Travel platform “Europexplores” has highlighted the country as a top holiday destination. It has praised Albania’s coastline, historic cities and mountain landscapes. In an Instagram post, the platform used the headline “Albania takes the crown as Europe’s best travel destination.” Albanian media also …
Albanian Special Olympics swimmers represented Albania for the first time at the “Malta Open 2026.” They delivered an impressive performance and returned home with one gold and two silver medals. Iris Hoxha won first place in the 100-meter freestyle. Gersi Troka finished second in the 50-meter butterfly. Joel Gërmënji took …
The 24th Tirana International Film Festival opens tonight and runs through September 27. The festival brings 230 feature-length and short films to the capital under this year’s theme, “Bring It Back! Humanography.” The programme focuses on human stories, emotions and individual experiences through cinema. The Albanian Telegraphic Agency remains an …
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 …