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Japanese Cultural Week brings the spirit of Japan to Tirana
From judo and karate tournaments to culinary and cinematic experiences, the Japanese Cultural Week in Tirana, held from October 12-18, offers the public an immersive journey through Japan’s traditions, arts,...
Serbia on edge ahead of Albania match: Federation chief warns of FIFA sanctions
Anxiety is running high in both Albania and Serbia ahead of the much-anticipated World Cup qualifier against Albania, a fixture still haunted by memories of the chaotic and violent 2014...
Dutch Cultural Week in Tirana brings art, sport, and dialogue
Dutch Cultural Week in Tirana brings art, sport, and dialogue From October 9 to 11, Tirana will host the Dutch Cultural Week, celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the...
A week of German culture in Albania: from street festival to Bach and Blues
The German Cultural Week, held from October 3 to 8 across Albania, brought together a vibrant blend of music, art, film, and intercultural exchange, celebrating the creative spirit of Germany...
Albania trains in full squad; Silvinho calls up Gripshi for Serbia & Jordan matches
The Albanian national football team held a full training session on Monday afternoon at the “House of Football,” as preparations intensify ahead of the friendly against Jordan and the highly...
A journey through memory and loss: Jutta Benzenberg’s Tirana exhibition
The exhibition “Don’t Look Back at the Burning House” by German photographer Jutta Benzenberg continues to attract public attention at the temporary Heinrich Böll Stiftung Gallery Pavilion in Skanderbeg Square, offering a powerful...
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From Strauss to Morricone: National Theatre of Opera and Ballet’s October highlights
Published on October 3, 2025
The National Theatre of Opera, Ballet, and Folk Ensemble (TKOBAP) has announced a vibrant October program filled with international premieres, gala evenings, and performances ranging...
A taste of Hungary: Cultural Week brings gala, exhibitions, and concerts to Tirana
Published on September 30, 2025
Tirana is currently hosting Hungarian Cultural Week from 29 September to 2 October, as part of the International Cultural Weeks program. The city has transformed...
Verdi’s La Traviata premieres at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana
Published on September 25, 2025
The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOBAP) in Tirana will host the premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless opera La Traviata tomorrow evening, presented in a spectacular...
Why is this important: Brought from the Zagreb Theatre, the production places TKOBAP among Europe’s leading opera houses, with Hugo de Ana’s vision and Ommassini’s mastery promising Albanian audiences La Traviata at an international standard.
Archaeologists discover 3rd century BC city walls in Amantia
Published on September 25, 2025
Archaeological excavations in Amantia Archaeological Park near Vlora have uncovered the fortification wall of the city’s lower settlement, believed to have been built in the...
Why is this important: The newly revealed fortification sheds light on the urban and civic organization of the ancient Illyrian city, adding an important chapter to its history while ensuring that its heritage is preserved and presented for today’s visitors and future generations.
Chinese Cultural Week in Albania: from art to cuisine
Published on September 23, 2025
Tirana and Elbasan are hosting Chinese Cultural Week from 22 to 26 September, offering a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, performances, and culinary experiences that...