TIA and Milan Bergamo Airport strengthen professional and operational cooperation
TIRANA, Feb 27 /ATA/ The strengthening of international cooperation and the exchange of best practices in airport management were the highlight of an official visit by a delegation from Milan Bergamo Airport to Rinas, conducted as part of of a…
“Lead Balkans” conference held in Tirana
TIRANA, February 26/ATA/ The “Lead Balkans – Regional Leaders of the Diaspora” conference opened its proceedings in Tirana today, bringing together over 100 regional leaders, officials, academics and media representatives from across the Western Balkans. In the capacity of the…
Albania to increase troop contribution to KFOR mission in Kosovo
TIRANA, Feb 25 /ATA/ – Albania will increase its troop contribution to the NATO-led Kosovo Force, KFOR, by adding an air component to its deployment, the country’s top military officer said on Wednesday. Chief of the General Staff of the…
Rinas airport handled over 721,000 passengers in January, with London and Milan being most popular destinations
TIRANA, February 24/ATA/ With 71 destinations in 21 countries, Tirana International Airport (TIA) handled over 721,000 passengers and 4,238 flights during January. According to TIA data, the five most sought-after destinations during January were: Milan, London, Rome, Pisa and Venice….
Albania and Poland step up economic cooperation, with particular focus on investments and bilateral agreements
TIRANA, Feb 23 /ATA/ A high‑level delegation from Albania held an official meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Poland, with a focus on strengthening economic cooperation, increasing investments, and concluding bilateral agreements. The Albanian delegation, led by…
Paddle through Europe’s last wild river: An untamed kayaking adventure on the Vjosa
TIRANA, February 22/ATA/ The Vjosa is rapidly becoming a premier hub for adventure seekers, drawing growing numbers of eco-tourists for thrilling water sports and nature exploration. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media today a view of the…
Albania sees growth of exports to Germany and Greece, decline in exports to Italy and Kosovo
TIRANA, Feb 21 /ATA/ In January, Albania’s foreign trade in goods was marked by an increase in exports to Germany and Greece, while a decline was observed in exports to Italy and Kosovo, compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. …
Ibrahimaj: Accelerating electronic payments is a priority for formalization of economy
TIRANA, Feb 20 /ATA/ Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, held a meeting today with stakeholders on the Cashless Albania initiative. During the discussion, the acceleration of electronic payments was reaffirmed as a priority to enhance economic formalization and…
SEPA reduces transfer costs for Albania and the region
TIRANA, Feb 19 /ATA/ The membership and operationalization of SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) has led to a significant reduction in transfer costs for Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, making cross-border payments in euros easier and more affordable. According to…
Bulgaria’s Deputy FM Pavlov says Corridor VIII a catalyst for logistics investment
TIRANA, Feb 18 /ATA/ – Bulgaria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov said on Wednesday that transport connectivity has become a strategic imperative in the current geopolitical environment, describing Corridor VIII as a catalyst for logistics and infrastructure investment across the…
Durres Archaeological Museum set to reopen after EU-backed restoration
TIRANA, Feb 17 /ATA/ – The Durrës Archaeological Museum – one of Albania’s most important cultural institutions – is approaching the final stage of restoration and is expected to reopen soon, Tourism and Culture Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Monday….
Spiropali visits Munich Albanology Department, highlights Its role in Albanian identity across Europe
TIRANA, Feb 15 /ATA/ The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, visited the Albanology Department at Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich, reaffirming the strong ties between Albania and Europe through education and diplomacy. Spiropali was welcomed by LMU’s Vice…
