Gjirokastër
Over 125,000 visitors choose Gjirokastër in first half of 2025
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...
Edi Rama issues apology after controversial remark draws public reaction
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 dedicates feature to Albania’s past and present: a journey through communist legacy and tourism revival
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...