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“Balkan Suns” brings together children from region in a creative event in Tirana

TIRANA, April 26/ATA/ In the Albanian capital Tirana, there was held the routine edition of the “Balkan Suns” initiative, organized by the “Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad” and the Bulgarian association “Spiritual Mirror”. The project was launched in 2024 in…

Tourists from France, Germany and USA: Gjirokastra Castle, amazing history

TIRANA, April 25/ATA/ The stone city of Gjirokastra is attracting many local and foreign tourists. The city’s museum center is the initial destination, as all tourists start their visit from the city’s castle. Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro…

74th anniversary of Albanian Military Aviation, Vengu: Time to revitalize Air Force and re-open Aviation School

TIRANA, April 24/ATA/ In the newly-built Black Hawk helicopter hangar at the Farka air base, there was held the 74th anniversary ceremony of Albania’s Air Force. Attended the event were Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu, Deputy Chief of the General…

Albanian Days Around the World begin in Italy, with presentation of special installation “Dying of Laughter” 

TIRANA, April 22 /ATA/ In Milan, a global hub for design and contemporary art, Albania showcased its distinctive voice through CulturaAlb, the latest initiative from the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation. Through this platform, which is expected to open a…

Avia-tourism in Gjirokastra, first small aircraft from Bari arrives

TIRANA, April 20/ATA/ During the weekend, a small tourist plane landed at the Gjirokastra aerodrome after a direct flight from Bari, Italy. This moment marks the start of the new avia-tourism season for 2025. The pilot of this flight was…

Albanian Alps Painters featured at NGA Exhibition in Shkodra 

IRANA, April 19 /ATA/ “The National Gallery of Arts mounted the exhibition of the project ‘Albanian Psychology in Visual Arts’ in Shkodër.” This marks the wrap-up exhibition of the project, which on this occasion made its way to Shkodra, a key…

Albanian language will be taught in a public school in New York

TIRANA, April 18/ATA/ For the first time in history of the public education system in the United States of America, the Albanian language will be taught in a public school in New York. This bilingual program, the first of its…

“Dying of laughter”, installation representing Albania in Milan 

TIRANA, April 17 /ATA/ – An installation created by Albanian architects and artists Marin Nikolla and Denis Muça was showcased Slow Mill gallery on the occasion of Fuori Salone 2025 in Milan, Italy. Entitled “Dying of Laughter,” a site-specific installation…

Green vehicle fleet, 55% increase in first quarter

TIRANA, April 16/ATA/ The green fleet (electric and hybrid cars) reached 7358 at the end of March 2025, marking an increase of 15%, compared to 2024. General Directorate of Road Transport Services reported that in the first 3 months of…

Comedy “What the Butler Saw” meets with enthusiastic applause by Elbasan audience 

TIRANA, April 13 /ATA/ The “Skampa” Theatre in Elbasan successfully launched the premiere of the comedy “What the Butler Saw,” a play by British author Joe Orton, skillfully directed by Kiço Londo.  Art lovers in Elbasan enthusiastically attended a performance that skillfully combines absurd humor with the startling truths of human relationships.  The stage…

Rafting Championship on picturesque banks of Vjosa River, competition and promotion of tourism in Përmet

TIRANA, April 12/ATA/ The 8th National Rafting Championship 2025 on the last wild river in Europe – Vjosa turned Përmet into home of amateur and professional athletes for two consecutive days, on April 11 and 12, who sailed and competed…

Albania records lowest historical unemployment rate of 8.8%

TIRANA, April 11/ATA/ Albania’s unemployment rate drops into the record-low of 8.8%. Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja shared in the social media the official statistics on this key element writing that, “Albania marks another historic achievement”. “Unemployment…