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From opera to Cravat Day: Tirana welcomes Croatian Cultural Week
Croatian Cultural Week officially opened in Tirana yesterday, 17 November, bringing four days of music, film, philosophy, cultural heritage and public dialogue from 17 to 20 November. All events are...
Albania wraps up preparations ahead of Andorra clash, all eyes on World Cup qualifiers
Albania’s national team has concluded final preparations ahead of Thursday’s World Cup 2026 qualifier against Andorra, with all players fit and ready for the challenge. Why is this important: The...
“Partners for Progress”: Albania hosts British Cultural Week
Albania is hosting the United Kingdom Cultural Week from 10 to 16 November under the theme “Partners for Progress”, bringing a diverse program of music, art, film, technology, education and...
TKOBAP unveils November program celebrating Independence and Liberation
November, a month of national celebration in Albania, arrives at the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble (TKOBAP) with a rich calendar of 17 performances that blend classical...
Albania’s Archbishop Joan meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome, calls for peace and support for youth
In a historic private audience held in Rome, Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss global peace and the vital role of...
From flamenco to tapas: Spanish Cultural Week arrives in Tirana
Spanish Cultural Week will take place in Albania from November 3 to 7, featuring a varied program of literature, music, dance, gastronomy, and film. The event forms part of the...
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Vienna meets Tirana: Austrian Cultural Week celebrates art and Europe
Published on October 24, 2025
Tirana continues its vibrant cultural season with the Austrian Cultural Week, taking place from October 28 to 31. The program features concerts, literary meetings, and...
“La Sylphide” brings the magic of romantic ballet to Tirana
Published on October 20, 2025
The timeless romantic ballet La Sylphide will be performed on the stage of the Albanian National Opera and Ballet on November 3, 4, and 5. This production...
Kazakhstan Cultural Week debuts in Albania with music and cinema
Published on October 20, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Cultural Week is being held in Albania for the first time, bringing a rich celebration of music, cinema, and cultural exchange. The week opened...
Inside the world of Dritëro Agolli: a rare exhibition at his Tirana Home-Studio
Published on October 14, 2025
A year after the inauguration of the Dritëro Agolli House-Studio in Tirana, a rare exhibition has opened to the public, offering an intimate look into the creative...
BIG wins international competition to design Albania’s “Faith Park” in Tirana
Published on October 13, 2025
The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won the international design competition for Albania’s “Faith Park,” a landmark project that will transform a former military site...
Why is this important: Faith Park is envisioned as a symbol of Albania’s centuries-old tradition of religious coexistence, blending art, landscape, and spirituality. The park will draw on shared natural motifs — trees, fruits, and flowers mentioned in sacred texts — to create a living space of reflection, dialogue, and unity. BIG’s selection among 12 international finalists reinforces Albania’s growing role as a hub for forward-looking cultural and architectural projects.