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Albania opens largest veterinary hospital in the Balkans
Albania has inaugurated Vet Hospital Tirana, the largest and most advanced veterinary hospital in the region. Designed with state-of-the-art medical technology, the facility is now officially open to the public...

Toptani Serail to become Tirana’s Ethnographic Museum, Veliaj says
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj announced that the historic Toptani Serail (Sarajet e Toptanëve) will soon reopen as the Ethnographic Museum of Tirana, marking a major step in the city’s efforts...

Durrës Archaeological Museum still closed, 18 months past restoration deadline
After two and a half years of delays, the restoration of the Durrës Archaeological Museum — one of Albania’s most important cultural institutions — remains incomplete. Once expected to reopen...

Tourism in Albania grows 21.9% in March, expanding beyond summer season
Tourism in Albania continues to grow steadily even outside the traditional summer peak. INSTAT data shows that in March 2025, the number of visitors in accommodation facilities rose by 21.9%...

First test flight lands at Vlora Airport, marking milestone for new terminal
The first test (certification) flight has landed at the newly built Vlora Airport, signaling the start of its operational phase. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku...

In protest outside Ministry of Energy, Kaçinar residents demand halt to hydropower project
Dozens of residents from Kaçinar in Mirdita gathered in front of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy today, demanding an immediate halt to the construction of four hydropower plants by...