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May 17, 2022 12:33 pm
EU Commission Cuts Albania’s GDP Growth Forecast to 2.7%

TIRANA, May 17 The European Commission has slashed Albania’s GDP forecast for 2022 to 2.7 percent from 3.7 percent predicted earlier, citing the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission lowered its growth estimate for Albania for 2022 by a full percentage point. The outlook highlights that the normalization of growth was dampened…
- Startups
May 16, 2022 11:03 am
Call for Grants for Startups and Facilitators Now Open

TIRANA, May 16 People who have a small business or startup idea and startup facilitators can now apply for financial support from Albanian authorities. An official call launched by the Minister of State for the Protection of Entrepreneurship is now open. All those interested can apply for grants starting May 16th until June 5th. Firstly,…
- Travel
May 4, 2022 3:51 pm
Greece Drops all COVID-19 Entry Requirements

TIRANA, May 5 Albanian and international citizens who travel to Greece are no longer required to present proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative COVID-19 test. The neighbor country decided to lift entry requirements for all travelers starting May 1st, the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. Still, the Ministry highlights…
- Travel
April 26, 2022 4:27 pm
Albania Drops COVID-19 Travel Rules and Music Ban

TIRANA, April 26 Albania is lifting COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers as well as music bans for nightclubs and dance venues, as the new summer season approaches. The Technical Committee of Experts announced on Tuesday that Albania will drop the rules starting May 1st. Thus, travelers entering Albania as of May 1st will not need…
- News
March 31, 2022 11:14 am
Govt Approves Wind Farm Project in Fieri Area

TIRANA, March 31 The Council of Ministers green-lighted the plans for the construction of a wind farm in the Fieri region. The Wednesday approval paves the way for the development of wind energy projects in Albania. According to the decision, the park will be constructed in the area of Gryka village, which is part of…

EU Commission Cuts Albania’s GDP Growth Forecast to 2.7%

Call for Grants for Startups and Facilitators Now Open

Govt Approves Wind Farm Project in Fieri Area

TAP Transports First 10bcm of Natural Gas to Europe

Bread Price Increased by 25% in March

News

EU Commission Cuts Albania’s GDP Growth Forecast to 2.7%

EU Commission Cuts Albania’s GDP Growth Forecast to 2.7%

TIRANA, May 17 The European Commission has slashed Albania’s GDP forecast for 2022 to 2.7 percent from 3.7 percent predicted...

Govt Approves Wind Farm Project in Fieri Area

Govt Approves Wind Farm Project in Fieri Area

TIRANA, March 31 The Council of Ministers green-lighted the plans for the construction of a wind farm in the Fieri...

TAP Transports First 10bcm of Natural Gas to Europe

TAP Transports First 10bcm of Natural Gas to Europe

TIRANA, March 17 A total of ten billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas from Azerbaijan has now entered Europe...

Bread Price Increased by 25% in March

Bread Price Increased by 25% in March

TIRANA, March 11 Albanians have been warned since September 2021 that the price of bread would increase. Back then, the...

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Albania, Top Searched Winter-Sun Destination in the UK

Albania, Top Searched Winter-Sun Destination in the UK

TIRANA, February 8 “Land of Albania! let me bend mine eyes On thee…” (From Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage) Lord Byron (1788–1824)...

Beach Permit Applications open for Summer 2022

Beach Permit Applications open for Summer 2022

TIRANA, January 28 All commercial subjects that own an accommodation or service facility by the seaside can now apply for...

Shkaba Trail, the Route Where Hiking Meets Birdwatching

Shkaba Trail, the Route Where Hiking Meets Birdwatching

TIRANA, October 8 A new hiking trail that meanders around the Egyptian Vulture habitat in Southern Albania aims to raise...

Saranda Hosts 9th Edition of Eco-Friendly Souvenirs Fair

Saranda Hosts 9th Edition of Eco-Friendly Souvenirs Fair

TIRANA, August 20 The ninth edition of the Saranda National Eco-Friendly Souvenirs Fair kicked off on Thursday. The three-day...

Lifestyle, Events & Interviews

Albanians Commemorate 578th Anniversary of the League of Lezha

Albanians Commemorate 578th Anniversary of the League of Lezha

TIRANA, March 2 Today Albanians commemorate the League of Lezha (Lidhja e Lezhës) The League of Lezha was held 578...

Don’t Miss ‘Faces of the Dictatorship’ Exhibition

Don’t Miss ‘Faces of the Dictatorship’ Exhibition

TIRANA, February 22 The culture of remembrance is the link between the past, present, and future. If this link is...

Albanian Entrepreneur Turns Brilliant Sustainable Business Idea into Reality

Albanian Entrepreneur Turns Brilliant Sustainable Business Idea into Reality

TIRANA, February 21 Today we share the inspiring story of Albanian entrepreneur Rakip Belishaku. He is the founder of Rinora...

Traditional Albanian Recipes: Gjyveç, Orzo Casserole

Traditional Albanian Recipes: Gjyveç, Orzo Casserole

TIRANA, February 18 Gjyveç is comfort food in Albania, especially in the southern part of the country. This is a...