Gjirokastër castle draws steady flow of local and foreign tourists – Minister Gonxhja
TIRANA, May 24 /ATA/ The Gjirokastër Castle continues to stand as one of Albania’s most visited tourist destinations. This distinguished monument of culture and national identity is experiencing yet another successful tourist season, reaffirming the growing interest in cultural tourism…
Gonxhja: A record-breaking April for Port of Saranda saw over 30,000 travelers come through in just one month
TIRANA, May 23/ATA/ Saranda’s maritime boom continues as the port welcomed 30,567 passengers in April 2026—a 52% surge from last year. Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports Blendi Gonxhja highlighted the milestone, cementing the Albanian Riviera as a top tourism…
Fourth edition of Automotive Fair Albania opens in Tirana, spotlighting innovation and road safety
TIRANA, May 22 /ATA/ – Tirana’s atmosphere shifted into high gear on Thursday evening as the fourth edition of “Automotive Fair Albania” opened in Mother Teresa Square, bringing together leading automotive companies, motorsport enthusiasts, institutions and hundreds of visitors for…
Ancient Tirana Mosaic offers visitors a surprising glimpse into 1,800 years of capital’s hidden history
TIRANA, May 21/ATA/ Tirana Mosaic is one of the most interesting cultural heritage sites in the capital and is becoming increasingly popular with foreign tourists. It is also an important cultural and educational destination in the capital. Kostandin Budurushi, director…
Miss Summer World 10th anniversary hosted in Himara
TIRANA, May 20/ATA/ The 10th-anniversary edition of Miss Summer World brought delegates from 45 countries to the Albanian Riviera. Hosted by the coastal city of Himara, the milestone pageant culminated in a spectacular grand finale held at the scenic Potam…
Albanian production of “Carmen” ballet to be staged at Bologna theatre
TIRANA, May 19 /ATA/ – Following a successful run of four sold-out performances in Tirana, the Albanian ballet production “Carmen” is set to travel to Italy for performances at the prestigious Teatro Comunale di Bologna. The performances are scheduled for…
Restored traditional tower house draws tourists to remote Albanian village
TIRANA, May 18 /ATA/ – A 230-year-old stone house in north-eastern Albania is emerging as a tourist destination after being restored from ruins and transformed into a guesthouse-style attraction, Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Monday. Known as the Hupi…
Minister Gonxhja hails Othello as revival of classics at ArTurbina
TIRANA, May 16 /ATA/ Albania’s National Theatre production of Othello has been hailed as one of the season’s successes, drawing strong interest from art lovers and the wider public. Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja shared images from the performance and…
“Talking Yards”, project of authentic Himara closer to visitors
HIMARA, May 14 /ATA/ –Through the “Talking Yards” project, the families of Himara share their living history. One can have a taste of authentic traditions, songs and recipes passed from heart to heart through generations. Stepping into these traditional Riviera…
ATA exhibition recognized by visitors as a valuable record of national history
TIRANA, May 14 /ATA/ Local and international visitors have praised the exhibition “A Journey into the History of News”, recently opened at the Castle of Tirana by the Albanian Telegraphic Agency, as an important testimony to the country’s historical and…
Photo exhibition showcasing 1920s Albania opens in Durres
TIRANA, May 13 /ATA/ – A photographic exhibition titled “Albania 1921- Eugène Pittard”, featuring rare images of early 20th-century Albania, opened in the coastal city of Durres on Wednesday. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Parliament Speaker Klodiana Spahiu…
New archaeological discoveries at Amantia date back to 3rd century BC
TIRANA, May 12 /ATA/ – Recent excavations at the Amantia Archaeological Park – an ancient Illyrian city site near Ploçë in southern Albania district of Vlora – have uncovered new traces of ancient life, including fortification walls and building remains…
