Traveling to Greece? Traffic to Be Blocked 4 Hours Monday

Be careful if you plan to travel to Greece from Albania on Monday. The Border Police has announced that on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Kakavija and Qafë Botë border crossing points will not allow vehicle traffic in both directions, due to the...

Albania records sharp rise in foreign visitors

TIRANA, Oct. 24 (TemA) — Albania welcomed 10.2 million foreign visitors in the first nine months of 2025, up almost 10% from a year earlier, confirming the country’s growing appeal beyond the summer season. INSTAT data show more than 1.25 million...

Albania's Human Capital Investment

This October marks the 80 years since the founding of the United Nations - enshrining humanity's commitment to peace, human rights, dignity, and development. As the world works toward the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...

Albania’s “Mountain Package” moves ahead with €10m projects

TIRANA, Oct. 23 — Albania is moving ahead with its “Mountain Package,” a plan to attract investment and jobs in remote highland areas hit by depopulation. The programme, led by Local Government Minister Ervin Demo and backed by Prime Minister Edi...

Women’s national football team stages thrilling comeback against Albania

Under the bright lights of the “Antonis Papadopoulos” stadium on Friday night, the Cyprus Women’s National Football Team produced a stirring comeback to defeat Albania 3–2 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League play-offs, a victory...

Revealed: Experts' ultimate guide to the least crowded holiday destinations that are just as beautiful - but MUCH cheaper - than the tourist traps

A perfect storm of cut-rate flight prices, post-pandemic wanderlust, digital nomads and a proliferation of short-term holiday rentals has led to a scourge of overtourism at holiday hotspots across the globe. Some 80 per cent of travellers now...

Progress in Tirana-Durres Highway Expansion

Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku inspected on Thursday the construction site of the Tirana–Durres highway, where works have already advanced significantly. Balluku emphasized that this is one of the highest-performing infrastructure projects...

From Price to Value: Alexandros Kosenas, CEO of Neptun, on the Evolution of Albania’s Home Appliance Market

How has the home appliance market in Albania changed in recent years, and how is this connected to global trends? The Albanian home appliance market has matured significantly in recent years, both in terms of consumer expectations and product...

Travel expert reveals how to bag 57 days off work next year and getaway for less

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The online travel agent is helping holidaymakers getaway for less (Image: Love Holidays ) Canny holidaymakers in England and Wales can...

Travel expert reveals how to bag 57 days off work next year with cheaper holidays

Canny holidaymakers in England and Wales can more than double their time off next year by booking strategically around the bank holidays. With the average holiday allowance being just 25 days, it is possible to enjoy 57 days away from work in 2026...

Man Banned Entering Albania on Suspicions for Connections with Terrorist Acts

A man, religious preacher called Imran Hosein was prohibited this Thursday to enter Albania. He was stopped at Rinas airport as he travelled from South America to Albania. He was banned entering Albania after informations that he had connections...

Albania clears path for new development zones

TIRANA, Oct. 19 — Albania has introduced new rules for declaring mountain development zones, aiming to boost rural economies and resolve land disputes. The directive sets detailed procedures for municipalities to identify and propose priority...

Travel expert shares genius trick to get 57 days off in 2026 and holiday for less

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The online travel agent is helping holidaymakers getaway for less (Image: Love Holidays) Savvy holidaymakers in England and Wales can...

Albania aims for €6.6 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 — Albania plans to double its tourism income to €6.6 billion a year by 2030, Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said at a World Bank and IMF forum on sustainable tourism. He said the goal is to turn Albania into a high-value...

RIBA Stirling Prize Winner and Faith Park in Albania: This Week’s Review

Faith Park, Wellness and Hotel rendering. Image © Imigo Courtesy of BIG Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035345/riba-stirling-prize-winner-and-faith-park-in-albania-this-weeks-review This week's...

7 Places Where You Can Live Well On Less Than $800 A Month

The global cost of living crisis has left many people searching for affordable destinations where their money can go further. Whether you’re a remote worker, retiree, or simply someone looking to escape high living costs, there are still places on...

In Translation: How Greek Writers Travel the World

It was just a few months after we’d landed in Madrid when I found myself in a pediatrician’s office, clutching a squirming, crying baby. Our daughter was about one, deep in her “I hate doctors’” phase, and my fledgling Spanish wasn’t helping. The...

Tirana Protesters Demand Justice for Kosovo War Leaders 

Change font size: - + Reset Hundreds of protesters rallied in the Albanian capital on Friday demanding justice for former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) on trial in The Hague, denouncing the proceedings as an attack on the wartime...

Opposition leads Albanian TV coverage again

TIRANA, Oct. 22 — Albania’s media regulator says former prime minister Sali Berisha and his Democratic Party (DP) dominated national television coverage in September, taking 64.31% of total airtime. The finding comes from the Audiovisual Media...

PM’s wife reflects on “the backpack of globalisation”

LONDON, Oct. 21 — Linda Rama, wife of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, told an audience in London that globalisation has lifted borders but placed a “heavy backpack” on today’s children. Speaking at a dinner for international policy delegates,...