“Preserving Our Sea” brings together hundreds of volunteers to clean up Porto Palermo’s coastline and waters
TIRANA, July 26 /ATA/ Hundreds of volunteers, professional divers and local residents joined the environmental initiative “Preserving Our Sea” in Porto Palermo for the fourth consecutive year. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared footage from the coastal clean-up campaign on social…
Enol winery in Preza, a shining example of sustainable agritourism and proud Albanian-made products
TIRANA, July 25 /ATA/ Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla highlighted the Enol winery in Preza as a pioneer in certified Albanian agritourism. Writing in the social media, he praised the support from the National Scheme and its…
Malaj: Active debt management drives decline in short-term debt during first half of the year
TIRANA, July 24 /ATA/ Prudent management of public finances is contributing to a safer and more sustainable debt outlook for Albania. During the first six months of 2026, the country recorded significant improvements in key public debt risk indicators. According…
Central State Film Archive highlights 1980 documentary on Albanian traditional music
TIRANA, July 23 /ATA/The Albanian shepherd’s flute, an ancient musical tradition, has gained international recognition following the inclusion of its indigenous sounds in a film project by director Christopher Nolan. However, according to the Central State Film Archive, the musical…
Zucchero brings magic of blues, rock and soul to Tirana
TIRANA, July 22 /ATA/ Italian singer Zucchero electrified the Palace of Congresses in Tirana with an unforgettable night of blues, rock, and soul. His performance moved the audience to applaud enthusiastically throughout the entire set. The packed hall echoed with…
GoA is making it easier for SMEs to access credit they need to grow
TIRANA, July 21/ATA/ The newly launched ‘Double Your Entrepreneurship’ program is a strategic financing initiative designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through favorable credit terms and sovereign loan guarantees. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in…
Taso’s ‘Drunken City’—50 pastel works narrating soul of Pogradec
TIRANA, July 20 /ATA/ Acclaimed artist Anastas Kostandini unveiled his latest collection, ‘Drunken City,’ which opened at the Art Gallery of Pogradec during this weekend. Anastas Kostandini, fondly known in his hometown as Taso, is showcasing 45 pastel works that…
Air Beat Festival transforms Korça into a vibrant open-air stage, gathering over 200 artists from five countries
TIRANA, July 19/ATA/ For two consecutive nights, Korça hosted the Air Beat Festival – LuluFest, turning the city into a bustling, open-air stage. Through vibrant parades and dynamic concerts, the event blanketed both locals and visitors in a joyful, festive…
Vlora Independence Museum restoration project unveiled, featuring new multifunctional spaces
TIRANA, July 18 /ATA/ The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports held a public hearing on the restoration and museum redevelopment project for the National Museum of Independence in Vlora. The project design team and the specialists overseeing the museum…
Albania’s premeditated murder rate falls to historic low, Lamallari Says
TIRANA, July 17 /ATA/ Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari has released preliminary crime report data for the first half of 2026, stating that Albania has recorded the lowest level of premeditated murders in its history, attributing the achievement to institutional…
Egnatia advances into Champions League second round following 6-1 win over Petrocub
TIRANA, July 16 /ATA/ Egnatia advanced to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League in historic fashion, routing Moldovan champions Petrocub 6-1 in the return leg at Arena Egnatia. After a 1-1 away draw, the Albanian champions dominated…
Museum city of Gjirokastra marks 21 years as UNESCO World Heritage site
TIRANA, July 15 /ATA/ – Twenty-one years ago, the museum city of Gjirokastra, southern Albania, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, gaining international recognition as one of the Balkans’ most distinctive cultural and historical centres. Deputy Minister Albana Koçiu…
