TIRANA, November 21 If you’re looking for a special warm Christmas gift that will last longer and that also supports a good cause, you must check out the Christmas catalog by the Market Development of Artisanal Wool in Kukes. All the products are handmade and eco-friendly and they can be personalized and customized (see below...
Category: <span>Sustainable Development</span>
EIB-ADF Sing € 200K Agreement on North Albania Investment Program
TIRANA, November 20 The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Albanian Development Fund (ADF) have signed a Euro 200,000 cooperation agreement concerning technical assistance with the preparation of a regional investment program in the North of Albania. This is the first step in a wider approved technical assistance program worth up to EUR 3m to...
160K Carp Fingerlings Stocked into Fierza Lake after 15 Years
TIRANA, October 11 For the first time in 15 years, some 160,000 fish fingerlings were stocked into Fierza Lake, Kukes area. This is a good start for one of the most suitable lakes and regions for sustainable fish economies in Albania. The country has an untapped potential for investment in sustainable and innovative water and...
Coastal Cities to Build Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods by 2030
TIRANA, 13 September Until 2030, those who have apartments in the coastal cities will spend less on air conditioning in their residences, because they will be built in such a manner to save electrical energy. Thanks to the General Local Plans, Sectorial Local Plans, and Detailed Local Plans, the city halls of the coastal strip...
Green Climate Fund in Albania Launches Call for Proposals
TIRANA, September 4 The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has launched a call for proposals to support projects in Albania funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The announcement made on Tuesday, September 2 on ministry’s official website, says that the National Designated Authority of the GCF in Albania, in collaboration with MTE invites all the interested...
Call for Proposals for Buna River-Velipoja Protected Landscape
TIRANA, August 27 The Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania (INCA) invites all of the interested local inhabitants regarding the projects for the preservation of the Buna River-Velipoja Protected Landscape. The official announcement made on the website of INCA, on Wednesday, August 21st, says that the partners of the project ‘Living Buna’, have made a...
Project on Sustainable Tourism in Southern Albania Goes to Next Phase
TIRANA, August 15 In the framework of the project ‘For the development of tourism and urban integration’ that is being applied, with the support from the World Bank, in four city halls of Berat, Permet, Saranda and Gjirokastra, has started the consultation between the experts for the improvement of tourist zones, in Zvernec, Vjosa-Narta Protected...
Over-Construction Taking Toll on Tourism in Shengjin
TIRANA, August 8 Shengjin is the nearest coast for Kosovans because from Prizren to the shores of Rana e Hedhun, it takes only two hours by driving. This advantage turned the northern town of Lezha county into the favored coast of Kosovans, which before was mainly frequented by the local inhabitants. The increasing demand for...
New Wind Power Stations to Be Built in Topoje, Fier
TIRANA, July 26 The Council of Ministers has approved yesterday, July 25 a permit for the construction of wind power stations in Topoje, of Fier county. Since in April 2019, the government has approved some permits for the construction of wind power stations in the country. The winner of this permit is the association ‘Max...
Norway Grants Albania $880,000 for Achieving SDGs
TIRANA, July 19 The Norwegian Government will grant Albania NOK 7,500,000 or about $880,000 for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. An agreement was signed on Thursday between the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs represented by Norwegian Ambassador to Pristina Per Strand Sjaastad and UN Resident Coordinator in Albania Brian James Williams. This agreement contributes to...