Blendi Gonxhja

Tirana’s Mosaic restored: blending ancient history with innovation

Tirana’s Mosaic, one of Albania’s most important archaeological treasures, has been fully restored and transformed into a major tourist attraction and educational center for the capital. This unique site, which...

New National Children’s Cultural Center in Tirana: the largest in the Balkans

Tirana is set to host one of the largest cultural projects in the Balkans with the construction of the new National Children’s Cultural Center near Grand Lake Park. Why is...

Architectural ensemble in Peshkopi declared cultural and historical heritage

The Albanian government has officially declared the “Urban Architectural Ensemble” of a district in the city of Peshkopi as a cultural and historical heritage site. This decision includes the establishment...

Elbasan Fortress revitalization project launched in partnership with AADF

Prime Minister Edi Rama and Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja signed a landmark agreement with the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) to revitalize Elbasan’s historic fortress. The project...

Albania gradually becoming a hub for foreign investment 

Albania is steadily emerging as a promising destination for foreign investors, driven by a strategic combination of favorable economic policies, geographic advantages, and sectoral opportunities. In a recent high-profile meeting,...

AI to oversee wage declarations and fiscal transactions in Albania

The Albanian Government announced that future verifications of business wage declarations and fiscal transactions will no longer be conducted by tax officers but through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prime Minister Edi...

New policy allows students to transfer to vocational schools during first year of high school

Albania has introduced a new policy allowing students to transfer from general high schools to vocational schools throughout their first year. The agreement, signed by the Ministry of Education and...