Gjirokastër

Albania’s population continues to age and shrink. INSTAT reports 9,644 births in the first six months of 2025, down 7% from 10,325 a year earlier. From April to June there...

Albania is fast becoming a preferred wedding destination for foreign couples. From the spellbinding southern coast to medieval castles and picture-postcard villages, the country offers a unique backdrop that blends...

Gjirokastra welcomed “Çeço Fest” again this year, as more than 15 local and international DJs electrified the Argjiro Castle, drawing hundreds of young Albanians and foreign tourists. Why is this...

Data shows that more than 125,000 tourists visited Gjirokastër in the first six months of 2025, driven largely by foreign interest in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Officials report weekend...

As the May 11 election draws closer, Albania’s political campaign has entered a more intense and verbally confrontational phase. On Tuesday, during a campaign rally in Gjirokastër, in the south...

CNN recently published a special feature on Albania, highlighting the nation’s complex relationship with its communist past and its current cultural revival. The article opens with a description of the...