Albania is Biodiversity: A new mosaic brings Albanian nature into heart of Tirana
Thirty-eight of Albania’s most unique and threatened species—ranging from the Balkan lynx to the Dalmatian pelican—have been brought together in a new artwork now on display in Skanderbeg square. Created by Kledi Eski in collaboration with Anna Paola Franceschi and…
Albania rises to 53rd place in global tourism development index, records 7% improvement
Albania has recorded the world’s largest improvement in the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, climbing to 53rd place globally, up 10 positions from its 2024 ranking. The figures were released by the Agency for Media and Information, citing the…
Albania sees 9.4 million foreign arrivals in first eight months, up 5.3%
TIRANA, Sept. 25 /ATA/ – Albania recorded more than 9.4 million entries by foreign nationals in the first eight months of 2026, up 5.3% from the same period a year earlier, official data showed on Friday. According to the National…
EBRD raises Albania 2026 growth forecast to 3.5%
TIRANA, Sept. 24 /ATA/ – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised its forecast for Albania’s economic growth in 2026 to 3.5% from 3.4%, citing reforms and investment linked to the country’s European Union accession process. The EBRD…
Tedi Papavrami brings together music and Zen art in a beautiful cinematic dialogue within “The Bow and the Brush” film
TIRANA, September 23 /ATA/ – The French documentary “The Bow and the Brush,” directed by French-Swiss filmmaker Raphaëlle Régnier, held its world premiere last night at the 24th Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF). The film creatively combined Western classical music…
World cinema arrives in Tirana as TIFF 2026 opens its 24th edition with Mother
TIRANA, Sept 22 /ATA/ The Tirana International Film Festival officially opened its 24th edition on Monday evening, with the theme ‘Bring it back! HUMANOGRAPHY’. This year’s focus highlights not only the stories shown on screen, but also the people, processes…
INSTAT: Albanian businesses accelerate digitalization as online sales reach 31.3%
TIRANA, Sept 21 /ATA/ The digitalization of enterprises in our country recorded further progress during 2026, driven by increased adoption of online sales, cloud services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, and artificial intelligence, according to data published today by INSTAT….
Gonxhja: Over 9.4 million foreign visitors entered Albania in eight months
TIRANA, Sept 19 /ATA/ Albanian tourism continues to see a positive season, confirming the growing interest of foreign visitors and the country’s potential to further consolidate its position as a key destination in the international market. Tourism, Culture and Sports…
INSTAT: Albania’s exports rise 1.6% in August
TIRANA, Sept. 18 /ATA/ – Albania’s goods exports rose 1.6% year-on-year to 20.5 billion leks in August, while imports increased 12.6% to 75.6 billion leks, data from the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) showed on Thursday. Compared with July, exports…
Tighter mobile phone restrictions at school
TIRANA, September 17 /ATA/ – As the new school year begins, schools are banning mobile phones on campus to minimize distractions and improve focus. In a social media post, Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro called for cooperation among students, parents…
National Tourism Agency and Infinity Film Production join forces to promote Albania
TIRANA, September 16 /ATA/ – Cinema is playing an increasingly important role in promoting Albanian tourist destinations through stories that highlight the country’s cities, landscapes and cultural values. In this context, the National Tourism Agency and Infinity Film Production signed…
Albania, Greece and North Macedonia seek UNESCO nomination for Prespa region
TIRANA, Sept 15 /ATA/ – Albania, Greece and North Macedonia are seeking to advance a joint bid to have the Prespa region inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The initiative was discussed on Tuesday by Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister…
