Over 1 million passengers at Tirana International Airport in October
TIRANA, Nov 27 /ATA/ Tirana International Airport recorded a significant increase in passengers during 2025, reaching a record number in October with 1,048,706 passengers and 6,168 flights to 83 destinations in 25 countries. This growth is attributed to both the…
Arbëresh writer Carmine Abate wins Italy’s Biella Literature and Industry Prize
TIRANA, Nov 26 /ATA/ – Carmine Abate, the Campiello-winning Arberesh writer, won the 24th edition of Italy’s Biella Literature and Industry Prize with his latest novel, “A happy country” (Un paese felice). The jury said Abate was honoured “for his…
Albania presents its tourist offer in Belgrade
TIRANA, November 24 /ATA/ Albania presents its tourist offer at the “Wine Vision” fair in Belgrade, a joint stand with Serbia and North Macedonia. Albania’s offer includes from natural destinations to cultural heritage treasures and artisanal craftsmanship. At the working…
Rama highlights long-forgotten rescue of 25,000 Italian soldiers by Albanians in 1943
TIRANA, Nov 23 /ATA/ The rescue of around 25,000 Italian soldiers by Albanian families in 1943—following Italy’s surrender and the arrival of Nazi forces in Albania—has remained largely untold for more than 80 years. It is now coming back into the spotlight thanks to a documentary produced…
Fico House restored: Showcasing one of Gjirokastër’s most iconic residences
TIRANA, Nov 21 /ATA/ The Fico House, one of Gjirokastër’s most picturesque heritage properties, has undergone a phase of urgent restorative works, completed with full regard for its historic fabric and authenticity, ensuring the building’s architectural integrity remains uncompromised. The…
19 iconic films of former “New Albania” film studio restored in 4K
TIRANA, November 20/ATA/ Albanian National Film Archive has so far successfully restored to their former glory 19 films produced from the former “New Albania” film studio. And the films are now available to be present to the public again in…
National Library exhibits 100 rare Bibles
TIRANA, November 19/ATA/ The National Library of Albania has staged the exhibition “The Bible, collection of books”. This exhibition opened today has put on display to the public around 100 rare Bibles and 452 biblical materials, printed from the 15th…
Albania’s exports edge up 1% y/y in October – INSTAT
TIRANA, Nov 17 /ATA/ – Albania’s exports rose 1% year-on-year in October to 31 billion lek, the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) said on Monday. INSTAT data show exports were up 14.5% from September. The statistics office said construction materials…
Spiropali: Ready to rise up to challenges of concluding negotiations by 2027
TIRANA, Nov 17 /ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, said on Monday that opening the final cluster of the negotiations with the European Union concludes a cycle of efforts and opens up a new horizon of challenges…
Restoration of speeches that gave shape to Albanian state and parliamentarism through AI
TIRANA, November 16/ATA/ The Albanian Parliament has launched today a new and special historical-institutional cycle, dedicated to the speeches that have shaped the Albanian state and Parliamentary culture. This initiative was undertaken by Speaker of the Parliament Niko Peleshi. He…
Exhibition honours British officer Aubrey Herbert, a friend of Albania
TIRANA, Nov 14 /ATA/ – Albania’s State Archives, in cooperation with the National Library and the British Embassy in Tirana, opened a documentary and photographic exhibition on Friday dedicated to British officer Aubrey Herbert, a prominent advocate of Albanian independence…
Sejko: Economy is growing at a steady pace, while there is stable inflation
TIRANA, November 14/ATA/ At a joint press conference with Head of the IMF Mission Anke Weber and Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj, Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko positively assessed the developments of the Albanian economy during 2025….
