Gonxhja announces Tirana Mosaic nomination for ArchDaily’s 2026 Building of the Year
TIRANA, Feb 2 /ATA/ The prestigious architecture magazine ArchDaily has nominated the Tirana Mosaic for the “Building of the Year 2026” award. The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, announced the news, noting that the monument represents a…
“Her Children”, film restoration while preserving authenticity of work
TIRANA, February 1/ATA/ Central State Film Archive of Albania is going ahead with its work on digital restoration of Albanian cinematographic works. Currently, “Her Children” (1957) feature film is under restoration process. This is a film by Hysen Hakani, director…
Begaj hands over national flag to Albanian team at 2026 Winter Olympics
TIRANA, January 31 /ATA/ President of the Republic Bajram Begaj handed over today the national flag to the flag-bearers of Olympic “Team Albania” that will represent our country at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo on February 6-22, 2026. “The red…
Works of art inspired by great literature of Ismail Kadare
TIRANA, January 30/ATA/ The Center for Opening and Dialogue (COD) presented last evening the album “100 images – Kadare’s work in figurative arts”. The event was held on occasion of the 90th birth anniversary of the writer’s while the album…
Ibrahimaj: White Book, a Guide for Collaboration with Business Community
TIRANA, Jan 29 /ATA/ Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, attended the launch of the “White Book,” an event organized by the Foreign Investors Association (FIAA). During the event, she highlighted the significance of this document as a strategic…
Dardan Spahia, gold medal winner at European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship
TIRANA, January 28 /ATA/ Dardan Spahia, “Petro Nini Laurasi” high school student and martial arts champion, has returned from Lisbon as a European Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gold medalist. Education Minister Mirela Kumbaro congratulated student Spahia on his victory, emphasizing that, “Another…
Demographic shifts necessitate bold pension and labor market reforms
TIRANA, January 27/ATA/ Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko stated that the Albanian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience, anchored by low inflation, steady growth, and robust labor markets. Speaking at presentation event of the European Bank for Reconstruction…
Showcasing “Made in Albania” excellence: Eight Albanian agri-food companies at Gulfood 2026
TIRANA, January 26/ATA/ Eight Albanian agri-food companies are set to showcase their products at the 2026 edition of Gulfood, which takes place from 26 to 30 January. The current edition of Gulfood will be the largest in the event’s history,…
Internationally acclaimed Albanian filmmaker sisters in U.S. prepare biopic on Mother Teresa
TIRANA, Jan 25 /ATA/ Today, Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed Vilma and Greta, two Albanian filmmaker sisters from Vlora, as guests on the podcast “FLASIM – Episode 3, Season 6.” The sisters reside and work in Los Angeles, United States,…
Visitors to Fitur fair in Madrid express an interest in having a taste of Albania
TIRANA, January 24 /ATA/ There has been a high interest from visitors and tour operators from around the world in Albania’s stand at the FITUR 2026 International Tourism Fair in Madrid, Spain. This reflects the growing international attention to Albania…
Albanian economy grew by 3.75% in third quarter of 2025
TIRANA, January 23/ATA/ Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj stated today that, “Gross Domestic Product for the third quarter of 2025 grew by 3.75%, a growth rate that is significantly higher than the EU average, but also higher than…
Training complex in Biza/Pajet, an investment that upgrades Armed Forces training capabilities
TIRANA, January 22/ATA/ Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu inspected today the training complex in Biza/Pajet, a strategic investment that upgrades Armed Forces training capabilities and enables NATO-standard international exercises. Minister Vengu was closely acquainted with the infrastructure and functional capacities…
