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…
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner pay another visit to Vlora
TIRANA, Jan 21 /ATA/ Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner, arrived on Wednesday in the coastal city of Vlora. Reports indicate that they were escorted under tight security measures by police and are…
Gonxhja: Albania returns to “Fitur” International Tourism Fair in Madrid
TIRANA, Jan 20 /ATA/ Albania will be represented from January 21-25 at the “Fitur” International Fair in Madrid. The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, shared a promotional video today on social media regarding the country’s participation in…
Over six thousand electric vehicles registered in Albania in 2025
TIRANA, Jan 19 /ATA/ The number of electric vehicles in the country saw a twofold increase in 2025. In the past year alone, 6,187 electric vehicles were registered, marking a 98% rise compared to 2024. The figures were released on…
About 6 million visitors to national parks and protected areas
TIRANA, January 17/ATA/ Albania is becoming more and more a favorite destination for nature and adventure tourists. Minister of Environment Sofjan Jaupaj stated today that during 2025, there were 5.9 million visitors to the protected areas, 6% more compared to…
Albanian 7th Ground Forces Detachment joins NATO mission in Novo Selo
TIRANA, January 16 /ATA/ The 7th Ground Forces Detachment departed today for Bulgaria as part of the NATO mission in Novo Selo. Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu praised the Ground Forces, which are on the front lines of collective security….
Slovenian investment in Albania hits record 48 million euros in September 2025
TIRANA, Jan 15 /ATA/ – Slovenian investment in Albania has shown steady growth in recent years, reaching record levels, Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj said on Thursday, citing official data. In 2024, the stock of Slovenian investment rose to…
Durres Port, over 790 thousand passengers in 2025
TIRANA, Jan 14 /ATA/ The Port of Durrës maintained its position as the primary maritime passenger transport hub in Albania throughout 2025. From January to December of the past year, a total of 792,023 passengers were processed. Of this total,…
“Cube France Shkodër” inaugurated at “Marubi” Museum
Tirana, Jan 13 /ATA/ “Kub France Shkodra” was inaugurated at the Marubi Museum: a new cultural digital space designed to blend art, technology, and education in a contemporary and inclusive format. This initiative, which is part of the KitKubiK strategic…
“The Great Dictionary of the Albanian Language” now available online for users
TIRANA, Jan 12 /ATA/ The “Great Dictionary of the Albanian Language” is now available online. It represents one of the three major Albanological initiatives, alongside “The History of the Albanians” and the “Albanian Encyclopedia”, led by the Academy of Sciences…
Alis to live his dream in Eurovision after winning Albania’s Song Festival
TIRANA, January 11 /ATA/ Albania held its annual Song Festival contest to decide who gets the opportunity to represent the nation at Eurovision 2026. Alis took out the win with his song Nan (Mother), in a strong 23-song line-up in…
Lumturije Nonaj keeps ancestral art of lute playing alive
TIRANA, Jan 10 /ATA/ In Northern Albania, the lute is the soul of the land, with melodies that convey stories faster than anyone can journey along its roads. In earlier times, the highland rhapsodes were plentiful. They played the lute, singing tales of…
