Duka: Albania has a 25% probability of getting qualified into 2026 World Cup
TIRANA, December 26/ATA/ President of the Albanian Football Association Armand Duka said during an interview that Albania has a 25% chance of participating in the 2026 World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Duka emphasized that…
Around 766 thousand passengers at Tirana International Airport during November
TIRANA, December 25 /ATA/ Tirana International Airport (TIA) had another positive period in November confirming its role as Albania’s main air gateway and an important connecting hub in the region. During this month, the airport handled a total of 765,890…
Albanian Development Bank to launch operations in 2026
TIRANA, December 24 /ATA/ Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj stated today that the Albanian Development Bank is now a legal reality and is preparing to start its activity in 2026. At a press conference held today on economic…
Alis crowned winner of Fest 64, to represent Albania in Vienna
TIRANA, Dec 21 /ATA/ The 64th RTSH Song Festival drew to a close on Saturday evening, with Alis announced as the winner for the song ‘Nan.’ Inis Neziri came in second, while Sheila came in third. With this achievement, Alis will represent Albania at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna,…
Agriculture drone to monitor crops in Fushë-Kruja and Shkodra
TIRANA, December 20/ATA/ For the first time in the areas of Fushë-Kruja and Shkodra, there is being used an agricultural drone to monitor the crops. Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted today in the social media this innovation that is being…
European Theatre soloists grace the stage of National Opera and Ballet Theatre
TIRANA, Dec 19 /ATA/ European Ballet stars shined on the stage of National Theatre of Opera and Ballet yesterday evening. Last night, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana welcomed 13 of Europe’s top prima ballerinas, celebrated for…
Bank of Albania, improved consumer supervision and protection
TIRANA, December 18 /ATA/ Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko stated that during 2025 the Central Bank has consolidated further its role as a guarantor of monetary and financial stability, acting with caution and responsibility in an environment…
Exports decline 7% in eleven-month period
TIRANA, Dec 17/ATA/ Commercial activity in the country slowed down over the period from January to November this year. According to the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT), goods exports in foreign trade amounted to 319 billion lek during the eleven-month period,…
Italian photographer Massimo Saretta presents ‘Asia’ project in Tirana
TIRANA, Dec 16 /ATA/ – Italian photographer Massimo Saretta on Monday presented in Tirana his latest work, Asia, a large-scale editorial photography project documenting cultures across the Asian continent. The 250-page volume explores history, art, culture and Orient’s religious traditions,…
Nearly 90,000 vehicles newly registered in Albania in 11 months
TIRANA, Dec 15 /ATA/ – Albania’s vehicle market has recorded strong growth, reflecting positive trends in the transport sector and domestic consumption, official data showed on Monday. According to figures from the General Directorate of Road Transport Services (DPSHTRR), a…
Digital documentation of museum collections in Apollonia
TIRANA, December 13 /ATA/ Archaeological Park of Apollonia is one of the most important cultural heritage destinations in the country. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said that during 2025 this park had over 125 thousand visitors, which…
Opera and Ballet House presented Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’
TIRANA, December 12 /ATA/ A new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” (‘The Troubadour’) was staged last evening at the National Opera and Ballet Theater. The audience showed great interest in this new production, which was also reflected in…
