Porto Palermo beach and sea cleanup
TIRANA, August 20/ATA/ Backed by the European Union and GIZ, the Porto Palermo Festival blends art with environmental care. Through the “Preserving Our Sea 4” initiative, 150 volunteers, divers, and community members united for the fourth straight year to clean…
A photographic memory of Albania: an exhibition in Rinia Park
TIRANA, August 19/ATA/ A special Rinia Park exhibition brings Albania’s past to life through photography for World Photography Day. The General Directorate of Archives (DPA) and Tirana’s Parks and Recreation Agency launched an open-air exhibition featuring rare 20th-century glass-negative photographs…
Trade with EU accounts for more than half of Albania’s total
TIRANA, Aug 18 /ATA/ – The European Union remained Albania’s main trading partner in July, accounting for 53.6% of the country’s total trade, while EU markets absorbed more than two-thirds of Albanian exports, data from the National Institute of Statistics…
Foreign visitor numbers to Albania jump 20.6% in June
TIRANA, Aug 17 /ATA/ – Foreign visitor numbers in Albania rose 20.6%in June from a year earlier, led by strong growth in the country’s coastal areas, official data showed, pointing to continued momentum in the tourism sector at the start…
More than 24,000 passengers at Vlora Port since early June
IRANA, Aug 16/ATA/ The Port of Vlora has continued to see strong passenger traffic during the summer season, driven both by the ferry service linking the city with Italy and by cruise ships bringing visitors to the coastal destination. Lorenc…
Radhima’s scenic beaches are a top draw for visitors to Vlora
TIRANA, August 15/ATA/ Radhima Beach sits ten kilometers south of Vlora, drawing travelers seeking peaceful shores and clean waters amid a stunning natural landscape. August brings a peak-season rush to the coast, with hotels and restaurants buzzing with activity. Positioned…
Researchers have documented presence of red squirrel in Cangonj natural park
TIRANA, August 14/ATA/ During biodiversity monitoring in the Cangonj natural park, staff from the Korça Protected Areas Administration spotted a red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) high in a pine tree, confirming the species lives within the area’s forest habitats. Squirrels are…
“Agritourism AL” platform offers a gateway to rural destinations
TIRANA, Aug 13 /ATA/ The “Agritourism AL” app has evolved into an information platform for agritourism and rural tourism destinations across Albania, helping tourists and visitors plan their trips and explore experiences focused on nature, gastronomy and Albanian traditions. Minister…
Albania increasingly popular with French tourists as bookings surge 288%
TIRANA, Aug 12 /ATA/ Albania is becoming an increasingly popular destination for French travellers. Prime Minister Edi Rama on Wednesday shared on social media an article published by French channel BFM Business, highlighting the growing interest in visiting Albania. “With…
Albania’s inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport prices up 8%
TIRANA, Aug 10 /ATA/ – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% a year earlier, while consumer prices increased 0.2% from June, data from the National Institute of Statistics, INSTAT, showed on Monday. Food and…
Albania’s inflation rises to 3.4% in July, transport prices up 8%
TIRANA, Aug 10 /ATA/ – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% a year earlier, while consumer prices increased 0.2% from June, data from the National Institute of Statistics, INSTAT, showed on Monday. Food and…
Drilon attracts more than 24,000 visitors as tourism infrastructure expands
TIRANA, Aug 8 /ATA/ Amid lush greenery, crystal-clear springs and the tranquility of nature, Drilon in Pogradec remains one of the most popular summer destinations for tourists. Every day, hundreds of domestic and international visitors stop at the natural park…
