Marubi Photography Museum brings international photobook expertise to Albania
TIRANA, July 14 /ATA/ – National Museum of Photography “Marubi” in the city of Shkodra, northern Albania, will soon host Calin Kruse and Yana Kruse, founders of dienacht Publishing, one of Europe’s leading independent publishing houses specialising in photobooks, artist…
Fifth Gjon Mili Jazz & Blues Festival brings international evening of jazz, tradition and improvisation
Tirana will host the fifth edition of the Gjon Mili Jazz & Blues Festival on Thursday, one of Albania’s leading jazz events. The festival will be held at the open-air Mirush Kabashi Theatre near Tirana’s Artificial Lake. With free admission,…
Book fair in Presheva brings together 30 Albanian-language publishers
The Presheva Book Fair 2026 opens on Wednesday at the Abdulla Krashnica Cultural Centre in Presheva, bringing together around 30 publishing houses from Albanian-speaking territories across the region. Held under the theme “Books and Tradition,” the two-day fair will showcase…
EU4Culture programme concludes after restoring 23 cultural heritage sites in Albania
The European Union-funded EU4Culture programme has concluded after restoring and revitalising 23 cultural heritage sites across Albania that were damaged in the 2019 earthquake, implementing agency UNOPS said on Tuesday. The 40 million euro programme, implemented by the United Nations…
2nd edition of international watercolor exhibition in Pogradec
Pogradec kicked off its artistic summer last weekend with the grand opening of “Lin in Aqua 2,” the city’s premier watercolor exhibition marking the start of the International Watercolor Festival. The gallery showcases over 150 stunning pieces by 64 selected…
Hoxha at Dubrovnik Forum: EU membership is Albania’s only strategic direction
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, participated on June 26–27 in the Dubrovnik Forum in Croatia, an important international platform for dialogue on the future of Europe and global challenges. In this year’s edition, entitled “The Age of…
Conservation work begins on Roman Forum at Butrint archaeological site
TIRANA, June 26 /ATA/ – Conservation work has begun on the Roman Forum at Albania’s ancient city of Butrint under a project aimed at preserving one of the site’s most significant archaeological areas, the Butrint Management Foundation said on Friday….
Bank of Albania: Foreign real estate investment reaches €172 million, up 65%
Foreign investment in real estate recorded a significant increase in the first quarter of this year, becoming one of the key components of foreign direct investment in Albania. According to the Bank of Albania, foreign investment in real estate reached…
Balkan Film and Food Festival returns to Pogradec for 16th edition
TIRANA, June 24 /ATA/ – The 16th edition of the Balkan Film and Food Festival opened in the lake town of Pogradec in southeastern Albania on Tuesday, bringing together cinema, culinary traditions and cultural events from across the region. The…
International folklore festival brings performers from across Europe to Albanian city of Durrës
TIRANA, June 23 /ATA/ – Folk dance and music groups from several European countries gathered in the Albanian coastal city of Durrës for the opening of the international “Durrës Fest” folklore festival, organisers said on Tuesday. The festival, organised by…
Gjirokastër Castle records 100,000 visitors in 2026
TIRANA, June 22 /ATA/ The increase in the number of foreign visitors to Albania has also significantly boosted interest in the country’s cultural heritage. Gjirokastër Castle is one of these destinations, attracting an increasing number of foreign tourists thanks to…
‘Spirit of the Balkans’ festival brings regional cultures together in Korça
TIRANA, June 21 /ATA/ – The 8th edition of the International Festival “Spirit of the Balkans” concluded successfully on Saturday evening in the southeastern Albanian city of Korça, bringing together music, dance and traditions from across the region. The festival…
