Check-in process for luggage simplified at Tirana airport
TIRANA, April 27 – Tirana International Airport “Mother Teresa” has further simplified baggage check-in procedures to improve passenger flow before departure. The airport announced on social media that passengers now complete the process in a few quick steps, which reduce waiting times and improve efficiency at the terminal. Passengers weigh …
Tirana vs Partizani derby: Dramatic Comeback Victory for KF Tirana
Tirana vs Partizani derby delivers a thrilling night in the Albanian Superiore, as KF Tirana beats FK Partizani Tirana 2–1 at the “Air Albania” Stadium. Partizani takes the lead in the 22nd minute through Human after a cross from Sibide. Tirana pushes for an equalizer but misses key chances in …
Tourist arrivals in Albania rise 11.7% in March, INSTAT reports
TIRANA, April 27 – Albania recorded a strong increase in tourist and passenger flows in March 2026, with total entries reaching 1,289,468 people, according to the latest data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The figure marks an 11.7% rise compared with the same month in 2025. Authorities said the …
Albania anti-corruption office reports stronger focus on corruption and financial crime in 2025
TIRANA, April 27 – Albania’s Special Prosecution Office said it intensified its focus on high-level corruption and financial crime during 2025, as part of broader efforts to strengthen rule-of-law enforcement. Head Klodian Braho told the High Council of Prosecution that investigators handled more criminal cases compared with the previous year. …
Ceramic Workshop in Fishtë Becomes Tourist Attraction
After years in Italy, artisan Vasil Ukaj returned to his hometown of Fishtë to start a ceramics business. He launched the workshop in 2000 in a small family space, which has since grown into a popular stop for visitors. Tourists now visit the studio to watch the production process, try …
Edi Rama: Government to Offer Easier Credit for Small and Medium Businesses
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a new financing program called “Double Your Enterprise.” He said the initiative will provide reasonable interest rates for businesses that want to expand. Rama explained the program will be implemented in cooperation with the Bank of Albania and commercial banks, with government guarantees to support …
‘As 1945 dawned’: Historic Albanian Play Returns to Memory
Teodor Laço crafts Duke gdhirë viti 1945 as a dramatic reflection of a nation in transition. The National Theatre brings the work to the stage in 1976, under the direction of Dhimitër Pecani, transforming the text into a vivid stage experience. The play captures the tense dawn of 1945, when …
PM Edi Rama convenes government cabinet and SP parliamentary group, focus on EU integration
TIRANA, April 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday held a joint meeting with the government cabinet and the ruling Socialist Party parliamentary group, with European Union integration placed at the center of discussions. The meeting took place at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana. Officials said the agenda …
Reuters: Albania’s hydropower shields electricity market amid regional energy shocks
TIRANA, April 27 – In an article published by Reuters, rising global energy prices linked to the Iran conflict have highlighted major differences in Europe’s energy resilience. Albania stands out due to its strong reliance on hydropower. The Drin River system in northern Albania generates more than 90% of the …
Famous Albanian ballet dancer Kledi Kadiu launches International Ballet Competition in Tirana
TIRANA, April 27 – Albanian ballet dancer Kledi Kadiu, widely known for his career in Italy, has announced the first edition of the International Ballet Competition Albania in Tirana. The initiative will take place with support from the National Ballet School, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, and the …
TIRANA, April 27 – Tirana International Airport “Mother Teresa” has further simplified baggage check-in procedures to improve passenger flow before departure. The airport announced on social media that passengers now complete the process in a few quick steps, which reduce waiting times and improve efficiency at the terminal. Passengers weigh …
Tirana vs Partizani derby delivers a thrilling night in the Albanian Superiore, as KF Tirana beats FK Partizani Tirana 2–1 at the “Air Albania” Stadium. Partizani takes the lead in the 22nd minute through Human after a cross from Sibide. Tirana pushes for an equalizer but misses key chances in …
TIRANA, April 27 – Albania recorded a strong increase in tourist and passenger flows in March 2026, with total entries reaching 1,289,468 people, according to the latest data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). The figure marks an 11.7% rise compared with the same month in 2025. Authorities said the …
TIRANA, April 27 – Albania’s Special Prosecution Office said it intensified its focus on high-level corruption and financial crime during 2025, as part of broader efforts to strengthen rule-of-law enforcement. Head Klodian Braho told the High Council of Prosecution that investigators handled more criminal cases compared with the previous year. …
After years in Italy, artisan Vasil Ukaj returned to his hometown of Fishtë to start a ceramics business. He launched the workshop in 2000 in a small family space, which has since grown into a popular stop for visitors. Tourists now visit the studio to watch the production process, try …
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a new financing program called “Double Your Enterprise.” He said the initiative will provide reasonable interest rates for businesses that want to expand. Rama explained the program will be implemented in cooperation with the Bank of Albania and commercial banks, with government guarantees to support …
Teodor Laço crafts Duke gdhirë viti 1945 as a dramatic reflection of a nation in transition. The National Theatre brings the work to the stage in 1976, under the direction of Dhimitër Pecani, transforming the text into a vivid stage experience. The play captures the tense dawn of 1945, when …
TIRANA, April 27 – Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday held a joint meeting with the government cabinet and the ruling Socialist Party parliamentary group, with European Union integration placed at the center of discussions. The meeting took place at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana. Officials said the agenda …
TIRANA, April 27 – In an article published by Reuters, rising global energy prices linked to the Iran conflict have highlighted major differences in Europe’s energy resilience. Albania stands out due to its strong reliance on hydropower. The Drin River system in northern Albania generates more than 90% of the …
TIRANA, April 27 – Albanian ballet dancer Kledi Kadiu, widely known for his career in Italy, has announced the first edition of the International Ballet Competition Albania in Tirana. The initiative will take place with support from the National Ballet School, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, and the …