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Tirana hosts first Saudi Arabia Cultural Week
Saudi Arabia is bringing a full celebration of its arts, heritage, and traditions to Albania for the first time, with Saudi Arabia Cultural Week taking place from 16-20 September at...
International Dance Festival by Angelin Preljocaj returns to Tirana with artists from across Europe
The International Dance Festival of Tirana, led by world-renowned Albanian-French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will take place from October 9 to 25, bringing artists and dance companies from across Europe to the...
Legendary rock band Scorpions return to Tirana after 24 years
The legendary German rock band Scorpions electrified Skanderbeg Square in Tirana on September 14, delivering a historic performance that drew thousands of fans from across Albania and the region. Returning to Albania...
Albania to hold local elections in Tirana and five other municipalities this fall
Albania’s capital city and five other municipalities will hold local elections this fall. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the decision one day after SPAK sent Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s corruption...
SPAK sends Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj to trial on 13 charges
Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Prosecution (SPAK) has completed its investigation and formally sent Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj to trial on Wednesday. Veliaj faces 13 charges, including passive corruption, money laundering, failure...
Sylvinho sticks with core squad for Gibraltar friendly and Latvia qualifier
Albania coach Sylvinho has made no changes to his squad list for the September 4 friendly against Gibraltar and the September 9 World Cup qualifier against Latvia. Compared to June,...
Lonely Planet highlights Tirana as a rising cosmopolitan destination
Lonely Planet has once again turned its attention to Albania, dedicating its latest article to the capital city, Tirana, which it describes as increasingly cosmopolitan. The travel guide lists 20...
INSTAT: Births down 7% in first six months as Albania’s population ages
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...
Le Figaro names Albania among top five cultural destinations worldwide
French daily Le Figaro this week recommended to its readers that they visit Albania as one of the world’s five best cultural travel destinations. The Mediterranean newcomer sits alongside Maryland...
Tirana hosts Egyptian Cultural Week showcasing ancient heritage and artistic traditions
From July 8 to 12, Tirana will host the Egyptian Cultural Week, a multi-day cultural program designed to bring Albanian audiences closer to the rich legacy of Egyptian civilization by...