TIRANA, June 23 An ancient tomb thought to date back to the third century BC, has been unearthed at the ancient cemetery of Amantia Archeological Park by the specialists from the National Institute …
National Historical Museum Reopens to Public
TIRANA, May 12 The National Historical Museum announced that it reopened its galleries to the public on Tuesday, May 11. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down Albania’s museums earlier in 2020, but most …
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Delicious Albania, a Traveler’s Guide to Gjirokastra Gastronomy
TIRANA, April 7 Cooked simply with basic ingredients, a warm dish left the hungry traveler feeling full and content. Once, they were travelers passing by, or familiars of political prisoners at …
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COVID-19 Crushed Albania’s International Tourism in 2020
TIRANA, January 26 Any official or private campaign for tourism in 2020 in Albania was crushed by the coronavirus pandemic. The recent data published by the Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSAT) …
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The Guestroom (Oda) of Berati
TIRANA, January 26 The guests’ room, Oda, as well known as the best or the biggest room, is one of the most important spots in the traditional Berati dwelling house. This can be noticed in the …
Butrinti Part of CoE’s Aeneas Cultural Route
TIRANA, December 15 Follow the legend of Aeneas through the archeological richness of the Mediterranean region. This is the aim of an international itinerary part of the Council of Europe cultural …
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Albania Looks Set to Lose Over €900 Million from Missing Tourists
TIRANA, December 11 Albania’s tourism-dependent economy might lose about Euro 1 billion due to the international travel crisis. Based on the recent data issued by the Bank of Albania (BoA), the …
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2,000-Year-Old Tomb Unearthed in Amantia Necropolis
TIRANA, December 7 Albanian archeologists and specialists from the Vlora Culture institutions unearthed an ancient tomb and several cultural relics dating back around 2,200 years in the necropolis …
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Kir River Valley, a Must-See Destination in Shkodra
TIRANA, November 20 When summer is over, little-known towns and villages become the perfect destination for those who want to escape from big cities. Usually, the types of visitors that go to those …
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Northern Albania Hardest Hit by COVID-19’s Impact on Tourism
TIRANA, November 19 As tour operators and accommodation facilities already counted their losses for 2020, the Institute of Statistics confirms their gloomy assessment for the third quarter (Q3). …
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