Why is this important: The museum will promote cultural tourism beyond the summer season, provide educational opportunities, and encourage community participation, fostering a deeper connection to Albanian identity for both locals and the wider diaspora.

Why is this important: Albania’s rail network has been severely degraded over the past four decades. The current project, backed by the EU and the EBRD, marks the most ambitious upgrading project yet for the country’s railways and is expected to significantly reduce car traffic between Tirana, Durrës and Rinas which is positioned as a core public transport hub.

Why is this important: Four distinct hot springs emerge at the foot of Kati Bridge, long valued for treating various health conditions thanks to their high-sulfur, therapeutic waters. As a protected natural area, Bënja draws both summer crowds and winter wellness seekers when temperatures dip to 0°C.

Why is this important: Described as a “jewel of the Mediterranean,” Sazan Island is now at the center of a $1 billion investment led by Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump. The plan has generated global interest not only because of the Trump family’s involvement, but also due to the site’s untouched natural beauty and strategic location between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Why is this important: This is one of the largest foreign investments in Albania’s logistics and retail sector. The project is expected to create around 2,500 jobs and will serve as a base for future supermarket operations across the country, strengthening Albania’s supply chain and integrating local producers into a modern distribution network.