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September 23, 2020 5:39 pm
Heavy Hailstorm Hit Konispoli Citrus Orchards

TIRANA, September 23 The first rainfall of the season accompanied by a hailstorm caused considerable damage to citrus and olive orchards in Konispol and Xarra area, southern Albania. Those are the most important areas for the production of high-quality tangerine and clementine fruits in the country. Farmers reported local damage up to 50 percent of…
- COVID-19
September 21, 2020 5:03 pm
Albania Reports 150 New COVID-19 Cases

TIRANA, September 21 Albanian health authorities reported 150 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and two more deaths bringing the total number of infections to 12,535 with 364 deaths. A total of 809 tests were conducted during the last 24-hours in Albania, of which 18.5 percent tested positive, official data confirmed. The new infections were reported…
- Market and Trade
September 18, 2020 3:41 pm
Weekly Exchange Rate Outlook, Euro and USD Fall against Lek

TIRANA, September 18 The Euro to Lek exchange rate is -0,07% lower at Lek 124.03 on Friday The US Dollar to Lek exchange rate is -0.66% lower at Lek104.66 on Friday The GDP to Lek exchange rate is -0.50% lower at Lek135.91 on Friday The Euro-Lek rate exchange rate fell slightly on Friday, yet is…
- Market and Trade
September 17, 2020 4:42 pm
Textile and Footwear Exports Recover in August

TIRANA, September 17 Trading figures issued by the Institute of Statistics show that exports expanded in August amid signs of recovery. Based on the data, August exports were Lek 19 million, or 3.4 percent down to the same month in 2019. Meanwhile, August imports were Lek 48 million, or seven percent down to 2019. Year-to-date,…

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COVID-19 Plunged Albania’s Service Sector but not ICT

COVID-19 Plunged Albania’s Service Sector but not ICT

TIRANA, September 16 No sector in the Albanian service industry has escaped disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic. However some sectors...

Albania to Enact Stiffer Fines for Traffic Offences

Albania to Enact Stiffer Fines for Traffic Offences

TIRANA, September 11 Albanian authorities will introduce stiffer penalties for drivers that fail to comply with the traffic law. New...

New Bill to Impose Tough Sanctions on Building Safety

New Bill to Impose Tough Sanctions on Building Safety

TIRANA, September 8 A new draft law on construction safety aims at improving the existing legal framework as well as...

Albania to Offer E-Visa Service

Albania to Offer E-Visa Service

TIRANA, September 2 Starting Tuesday, Albania will offer international citizens the option to apply for an electronic visa. A decision...

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Discover Boga Glacial Valley

Discover Boga Glacial Valley

TIRANA, August 27 Northern Albania is packed with dramatic mountain ranges and stunning valleys with rivers and lakes. Some 142...

Albania Sees 67% Drop in International Arrivals in July

Albania Sees 67% Drop in International Arrivals in July

TIRANA, August 25 Albania hosted 387,000 international visitors as of the end of July, down from 1.1 million in the...

Medical Tourism, Finding the Fountain of Youth in Albania

Medical Tourism, Finding the Fountain of Youth in Albania

TIRANA, August 13 General healthcare and aesthetic medicine in Albania are like night and day, particularly during a world pandemic....

Gjirokastra Celebrates 15 Years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Gjirokastra Celebrates 15 Years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

TIRANA, July 14 This year the museum city of Gjirokastra is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its inscription on the...

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New School Year Starts in Albania Unlike Any Before

New School Year Starts in Albania Unlike Any Before

TIRANA, September 14 The new school year 2020-2021 started across Albania for over 480,000 students enrolled in primary and secondary...

Balkan Film and Food Festival Kicks off in Pogradec

Balkan Film and Food Festival Kicks off in Pogradec

TIRANA, September 14 The tenth edition of the Balkan Film and Food Festival, an event that celebrates the Balkan culture...

Made in Prison, Inspired by Freedom

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Made in Prison, Inspired by Freedom

TIRANA, September 1 Objects, like humans, have a story to tell. They carry the stories of their makers and are...