11 million foreign tourists in 11 months
TIRANA, December 6/ATA/ The National Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Albania was held today in Tirana with the participation of representatives from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), the World Tourism Organization, the private sector and tourism operators with…
Opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” makes its comeback to National Theatre of Opera and Ballet after 16 years
TIRANA, Dec 5 /ATA/ The opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” by composer Gaetano Donizetti makes its comeback after 16 years to the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet. The opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” premiered at the National Theatre of Opera and…
Drum dance “K’cimi i Tropojës” inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
TIRANA, Dec 4 /ATA/ – The Tropoja drum dance, known as “Kcimi i Tropojës,” has been formally inscribed on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja said…
Puccini’s jubilee year, masterpieces by Italian composer are performed at COD
TIRANA, Dec 3 /ATA/ Last night, the event “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore” was held at COD, a title inspired by a famous aria by the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Held for the first time at the venues of Prime Minister’s…
Albania’s public debt down to 55.45% of GDP in Q3, 2024
TIRANA, Dec 2 /ATA/ – Albania’s public debt fell to 55.45% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2024, a preliminary report by the Ministry of Finance showed on Monday. Official data show that foreign debt segment…
Voskopoja, a destination for every season
TIRANA, November 30/ATA/ The tourist village of Voskopoja in Korça remains one of the most important cultural, artistic and historical centers of the Balkans, a pearl of Balkan and European culture. This mountain village offers opportunities to enjoy nature, culture…
Gonxhja: “Sounds that Brought Freedom,” a unique project as a gift for preserving history
TIRANA, Nov 29 /ATA/ Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, Blendi Gonxhja, stated on Friday that a unique project has been completed in the framework of the 80th anniversary of Albania’s Liberation. Gonxhja wrote in a social media post: “The vinyl…
Albanian parade in Tirana, thousands of Albanians march along main boulevard to mark Independence Day
TIRANA, November 28/ATA/ Thousands of Albanians from all over the world participated in the Albanian parade held in Tirana today, in context of celebration of the 112th anniversary of Albania’s independence Day. The “Red and Black Parade” started from the…
Documentary “Under protection of Albanians” by Rudina Xhunga played at COD
TIRANA, November 27/ATA/ In the hall of the Center for Openness and Dialogue, there was played the documentary “Under protection of the Albanians” by Rudina Xhunga and “Dritare TV”, which shows the events of 81 years ago when 13 people…
Independent Qualification Commission completes vetting process of judges and prosecutors: 268 dismissed from office
TIRANA, November 23/ATA/- The Independent Qualification Commission has published the decisions taken since the start of the vetting process in the Albanian justice system on February 8, 2018, until November 21, 2024. The Commission highlights that it has taken a…
Manastirliu: Great Dictionary includes over 120,000 words, it serves a shield for purity of Albanian language
TIRANA, Nov 22 /ATA/ Minister of Education, Ogerta Manastirliu, attended on Friday the launch of the “Great Dictionary of the Albanian Language,” which she described as the fruit of long, careful, and tireless work by Albanian scholars, lexicographers, and linguists,…
National Assembly for Albanian language, Manastirliu: United to preserve linguistic heritage
TIRANA, November 21/ATA/ The National Assembly for the Albanian Language opened its proceedings today with a special ceremony at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana. This will be a two-day forum during which there will be discussed the challenges and…
