Revitalization of Borsh castle advances: A new cultural hub takes shape, says Gonxhja
TIRANA, May 4/ATA/ Long-term restoration works are underway at Borsh Castle, focusing on stabilizing the mosque’s rock foundation, enhancing slope safety, and upgrading the access road to improve visitor accessibility. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja inspected restoration…
Direct Helsinki-Tirana route marks new boost for tourism and international connectivity
TIRANA, May 1 /ATA/ – Tirana International Airport welcomed Friday Finnish airline Finnair with the launch of direct flights between Helsinki and Tirana, a development expected to further strengthen tourism growth and Albania’s international connectivity. The new route will operate…
Karaburun-Sazan Marine Park home to 36 species of international conservation importance
TIRANA, April 28 /ATA/ – The Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park in the Albanian Riviera has marked the first anniversary of its designation as a protected area, one of the country’s most significant steps in marine ecosystem conservation. Environment Minister Sofjan…
Albanian and Spanish students stage joint musical performance at Gjirokastër castle
TIRANA, April 26 /ATA/ – Albanian and Spanish students delivered a joint musical performance at the historic Gjirokastër Castle, southern Albania, highlighting cultural exchange and youth collaboration between the two countries. Students from the Feim Ibrahimi Artistic School performed alongside…
March tourism up 11% as Middle East crisis triggers visitor diversion
Albania saw over 600,000 foreign visitors in March, representing a 10.8% year-over-year increase. INSTAT data indicates a significant acceleration in tourism and personal travel, with momentum building rapidly after a sluggish first two months. Following a slow start to the…
Tirana leads way in Albania’s 13.7% surge of new business activity in March
TIRANA, April 23/ATA/ With a surge in new businesses, Albania’s economy continues to show positive growth dynamics in early 2026. According to data provided by the National Business Center, business registrations jumped 13.7%, exceeding 1,780 in March as compared to…
BoA promotes POS expansion to boost cashless transactions, which currently average only 26 per person annually
TIRANA, April 22/ATA/ Non-cash payment usage in Albania averages 26 transactions per capita annually. During a joint meeting with INNVEST and the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, Director of Payment Systems, Accounting and Finance at the Bank of Albania Ledia…
2026 European Wrestling Championships kick off in Tirana with over 600 competitors
TIRANA, April 21/ATA/ Tirana takes center stage this April, hosting the Senior European Wrestling Championships 2026. The best in European wrestling gather to compete in freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s styles. The ‘Feti Borova’ Olympic Park opened its doors yesterday for…
Museum complex, agritourism boost in Konispol
TIRANA, April 20 /ATA/ – The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Blendi Gonxhja, said the southernmost town of Konispol is entering a new phase of development aimed at transforming it into a cultural and tourist destination. An operational programme for…
Marubi museum opens doors for free on International Day of Monuments and Sites
TIRANA, April 19 /ATA/On the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, Albania’s National Museum of Photography “Marubi” announced free entry for visitors. The institution invited the public to explore several of its most significant exhibitions. On the…
Butrint National Park sees 49% rise in visitors in March
TIRANA, April 16 /ATA/ – Butrint National Park, southern Albania, recorded a 49% increase in visitor numbers in March compared with the same month a year earlier, according to official figures. One of the country’s most visited cultural heritage sites,…
ENSP delegation in ATA, a visit focusing on photographic archive and its digitization workflow
TIRANA, April 16/ATA/ A delegation from the École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie (ENSP) toured the Albanian Telegraphic Agency premises, where they gained in-depth insight into the institution’s photographic archive. During a meeting with Director-General Valbona Zhupa, the guests expressed…
