Himara to host 4th International Music Festival from August 21-28
The coastal city of Himara will host the fourth edition of the Himara International Music Festival from August 21 to 28, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for world...
Vajzë Fest 2025 turns village into arts and culture hub for third year
From August 22 to 24, the village of Vajzë in Vlora will once again transform into a vibrant center of art and culture with the third edition of “Vajzë Fest.”...
Durrës Archaeological Museum to reopen this fall following major renovation
The National Archaeological Museum of Durrës is set to reopen this fall after undergoing major restoration and modernization works. Why is this important: The project, part of the EU4Culture program...
Arbëresh Museum to open in Vuno, honoring centuries of Albanian heritage
A new cultural landmark is set to open in the historic village of Vuno, Himarë: the Arbëresh Museum, dedicated to the Albanian communities of Italy who have preserved their language...
Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj asks Special Court to void SPAK probe, cites nine procedural violations
Through his lawyers, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj filed a motion dated 13 August asking Albania’s Special Court (GJKKO) to declare the investigation against him invalid. Veliaj, who has been in...
Tirana-Durrës-Rinas rail set to finish in 2026; electric trains planned for early 2027
Albania’s new railway linking Tirana, Durrës and Rinas Airport is expected to be completed in 2026, while the electric train is planned to become operational in the first quarter of...
Kosovo indicts 21 in absentia for war crimes against civilians
Kosovo’s Special Prosecution has filed an indictment in absentia against 21 individuals at the Basic Court in Pristina for the offense “War crimes against the civilian population.” The prosecutor said...
PM cites Greek wildfires to rebut critics, warns of “verbal pyromaniacs”
Albania’s prime minister Edi Rama has been active on social media in recent days – posting updates on the wildfire situation and answering accusations from the opposition, followers, and media...
Interest in Albania’s cultural sites grows steadily, Butrint tops the list
Not only beaches are bringing crowds to Albania this year—archaeological and cultural sites are booming. Official data show that in the first six months of 2025, over 773,000 visitors chose...
INSTAT: Births down 7% in first six months as Albania’s population ages
Albania’s population continues to age and shrink. INSTAT reports 9,644 births in the first six months of 2025, down 7% from 10,325 a year earlier. From April to June there...