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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...
Tirana to promote intercultural dialogue during ALForum 2025
Tirana will host one of the most significant regional events of the year, ALForum 2025, taking place from June 18 to 20 and bringing together around 1,000 participants from 43...
Over 700 rare works on display in new Mediterranean history exhibition in Tirana
Over 700 rare historical works, including original books, manuscripts, maps, and engravings dating from the 14th to 19th centuries, will go on public display as part of a landmark exhibition...
Italian Cultural Week lights up Albania with music, art, and culture
Albania is hosting Italian Cultural Week from June 1 to 8, bringing a nationwide celebration of Italy’s artistic heritage through a rich program of music, cinema, fashion, architecture, and visual...
Rama: Giro d’Italia and EU Summit will showcase Albania to the world
Prime Minister Edi Rama announced final preparations for two major events in Tirana—the start of the Giro d’Italia on May 9 and the arrival of European leaders for the EU-Western...
Bridging borders through art: Tirana hosts North Macedonia Cultural Week
The Albanian capital is embracing the vibrant spirit of its eastern neighbor with the launch of North Macedonia Cultural Week, taking place from April 23 to April 30. Blending tradition with modern...
Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya honored in Tirana
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was awarded the “Key to the City” by Tirana’s mayor, Erion Veliaj, during her visit to the “Free Cities Pact” summit. Veliaj emphasized Albania’s open...
Final farewell to Archbishop Anastas Janullatos in Tirana
Today, the final farewell was given to Archbishop Anastas Janullatos, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, who passed away on January 25th, at the age of 95. The funeral...