Albania’s 20-year bond yield rises to 6.54% at reopening auction
TIRANA, Sept 2 /ATA/ – The yield on Albania’s 20-year government bond rose to 6.54% at a reopening auction on Tuesday, up from 6.50% at the bond’s initial sale in May, as the government raised 1.725 billion leks. The bond,…
Albania economic confidence rises in August, led by construction
TIRANA, Sept. 1 /ATA/ – Business and consumer confidence in Albania’s economy improved in August, led by a sharp rise in optimism in the construction sector, while sentiment also strengthened in trade and services, the Bank of Albania said on…
Tirana Airport handles 1.7 million passengers in August alone
TIRANA, Aug. 31 /ATA/ – Albania’s tourism sector continued its strong growth during the summer season, with 1.717 million passengers passing through Tirana International Airport in August alone, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja said on Sunday. In a…
“Albanian Night”, a favorite destination for tourists in heart of Tirana
TIRANA, August 29/ATA/ The “Albanian Night” Cultural Center, in the heart of Tirana, has become one of the favorite destinations for tourists who want to get acquainted with Albanian traditions and cultural heritage. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today on…
Albanian government to step in to save endangered protected heritage homes
TIRANA, Aug. 28 /ATA/ – Albanian government will intervene to save, restore and protect homes designated as cultural monuments that are at risk of deterioration or loss, starting with the historic city of Gjirokastër, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and…
AIDA: Over 19,000 foreign-capital companies are registered in Albania
TIRANA, August 27/ATA/ The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) reported that Albania recorded over 19,000 registered businesses with full or partial foreign capital as of July 2026. Likewise, according to data provided from the National Business Center (NBC), as of…
A new aerial photography of Albania’s territory gets underway
TIRANA, August 26 /ATA/ Albania has launched a new aerial photography project to update its national maps and improve territory management. Led by the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) and the Albanian Development Fund (FSHZH), the initiative uses high-resolution…
INSTAT: Albania records over 7 million foreign arrivals in seven months, nearly 2 million in July
TIRANA, Aug 25 /ATA/ Albania continues to see an increase in foreign arrivals, with nearly 2 million entries recorded in July 2026 alone. According to INSTAT data, 1,955,099 foreign nationals entered Albania in July, up 7.1% from 1,825,490 entries recorded…
Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games: Ardit Zeneli wins Albania’s first medal, bronze in wrestling
TIRANA, Aug 24 /ATA/ Albania has won its first medal at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, with wrestler Ardit Zeneli claiming bronze in the Greco-Roman wrestling event in the 67kg category. Zeneli secured the bronze medal after defeating Greece’s Stavros…
Vlora’s protected areas draw over 494,000 visitors from Karaburun to Butrint
TIRANA, August 23/ATA/ Vlora’s protected areas remain top tourist hotspots, drawing nearly 494,048 visitors in the first seven months of the year. According to Administration Director Anduel Tahiraj, foreign tourists accounted for 327,239 visits, outnumbering domestic visitors (166,809) and showcasing…
Elbasan Castle draws growing number of tourists to historic city centre
TIRANA, Aug 19 /ATA/ Hundreds of Albanian and foreign visitors are exploring central Elbasan, where history, culture and tradition are woven into the city’s historic landscape. Elbasan Castle has become a key attraction, drawing tourists who wander its narrow lanes,…
Over 2,300 international trademark registration applications filed in Albania in 2025
TIRANA, Aug 21 /ATA/ Trademark protection remains in high demand, both among domestic businesses and through international registrations seeking to extend trademark coverage to the Albanian market. According to data from the General Directorate of Industrial Property (GDIP), a total of…
