Returning migrant farmer explores tobacco cultivation potential in Albania’s rural economy
TIRANA, Aug. 7 /ATA/ – The village of Çermë in Divjakë, one of Albania’s best-known areas for fresh vegetable production, is expanding its agricultural profile with tobacco cultivation, a crop that is showing potential for higher returns and diversification of…
By adopting TIPS Clone, economy could save up to 38 billion lekë annually through lower payment costs
TIRANA, August 6/ATA/ Set to launch in November, the TIPS Clone system will bring real-time, low-cost instant payments to Albania. Governor Gent Sejko noted that the Bank of Albania—partnering with the Bank of Italy and the European Central Bank—is in…
A new hub for sports and youth opens in Lundër with a modern padel complex
TIRANA, August 5 /ATA/ Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja inspected the Albanian Padel Federation’s new sports complex in Lundër today. The professional courts from the FIP Platinum tournament in Tirana now form a permanent facility for athletes,…
Albania deploys 727 personnel to tackle 20 wildfires in past 24 hours
TIRANA, Aug. 4 /ATA/ – Albanian authorities deployed 727 operational personnel over the past 24 hours to combat 20 wildfire outbreaks across different parts of the country, Defence Minister Ermal Nufi said on Tuesday. Supporting local emergency response teams were…
Porto Palermo Festival blends music, heritage and tradition againstbackdrop of Albania’s Riviera
TIRANA, Aug 3 /ATA/ – The Porto Palermo Festival, an event that combines music and culture with a mission to raise awareness about environmental protection, created a unique atmosphere at Ali Pasha’s Castle over the past weekend. Music served as…
Restoring “Last Winter” movie for public
TIRANA, August 2/ATA/ Another classic of Albanian cinema is getting a new life. The Central State Film Archive has started restoring the iconic 1976 film “Last Winter”. Audiovisual specialists Erand Meça and Hajrije Dedej are carefully restoring the movie at…
Demo: More than 1,200 visitors in six weeks since the reopening of Berat Ethnographic Museum
TIRANA, Aug 1 /ATA/ The Ethnographic Museum of Berat has welcomed more than 1,200 visitors in just six weeks since reopening, with over 80% of them foreign tourists from across the globe. State Minister for Local Government Ervin Demo highlighted the…
Tirana Mosaic goes digital with 3D and Gigapixel tech
TIRANA, July 31/ATA/ The Tirana Mosaic archaeological site recently hosted the official launch of a new digital space, combining ongoing restoration, scientific research and advanced technology. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja visited Tirana Mosaic on this occasion….
Albania is opening its first Tumor Institute to improve patient care
TIRANA, July 30 /ATA/ Minister of Health and Social Welfare Evis Sala stated today that the government approved a landmark decision to establish Albania’s first-ever national tumor institute, structured along contemporary European lines. During a briefing after the government meeting,…
Vithkuq’s Zoto Bridge stands as a testament to cultural heritage
TIRANA, July 29 /ATA/ Specialists from the National Institute of Cultural Heritage (IKTK) carried out an inspection of the Zoto Bridge, a first-category cultural monument located near the entrance to Vithkuq village in the Korçë region, as part of routine…
Malaj says Albanian economy expanded 3.7% in Q1, government aims for 4% growth in 2026
TIRANA, July 28 /ATA/ Albania’s economy maintained a steady growth trajectory in the first half of 2026, with fiscal and macroeconomic indicators pointing to continued positive momentum, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said on Monday. Speaking at a joint press conference…
Pilur celebrates more than six decades of its legendary polyphonic group
TIRANA, July 27 /ATA/ The first edition of Pilur Group Day was held over the weekend, celebrating the legendary Albanian polyphonic group that has left a lasting mark on the country’s cultural heritage for more than six decades. The event,…
