TIRANA, March 18 Housing prices in the market of high-end apartments and condos in central areas of Tirana have skyrocketed. The real estate prices are reaching up to Euro 4,000 per square meter in a new project by the Presidency, hence marking the highest level in the region. Monitor magazine reports that when it comes...
TIRANA, January 3 Funari Lake, located between Tirana and Elbasan, is one of the less explored tourist destinations in the area. Funari is an excellent option for those looking for a day trip from Tirana. The lakes are named after a village surrounded by green water lakes and pine forests. They offer many options for...
TIRANA, October 30 Know your signature Albanian products by region from the heights of the Accursed Mountains to the clementine orchards of Konispoli. The Albanian products that most foreigners recognize are grappa, olive oil, aromatic and medical herbs, chestnuts, etc. Yet there’s a wide range of traditional products that include plants, animals, clothing, and food...
TIRANA, October, From youth conferences to bicycle auctions, here are the events of this week in the Albanian capital: Public Arts Conference The International Conference on Arts in Public Spaces with speakers from the Netherlands, Serbia, Kosova, Macedonia, Albania, and Canada. Visit us on October 22, 2018, at the New Bazaar UN DAY – Coffee...
TIRANA, October 8 A new multifunctional 12-story tower inspired by the architectural style of Berat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be constructed in the free area between Dajti Hotel and the Catholic Cathedral. MET Building Tirana project finalized by Mario Cucinella Architects (MCA) is a mixed-use commercial, tertiary, residential, and high-density building. According to the...
TIRANA, September 21 If you haven’t already planned your weekend, this list of events out of the capital city can help you take a short trip to the other side of Dajti Mountain and observe the Tomato Festival in Shengjergji Village. You can take a longer trip to the southern highlands of Kurveleshi in Nivica...
TIRANA, July 16 Albanian capital Tirana is one of the cheapest cities for property investment for international citizens, but it highly expensive for the Albanian middle class. According to the current house price to income ratio, houses in Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm, Brussels, and Athens are cheaper compared to Tirana. Based on Numbeo’s data, Albania ranks seventh...
TIRANA, July 10 If you’re visiting Albania during this year, you should know that 2018 is the Nationwide Year of Skanderbeg. Albanian institutions and citizens all over the country observe the 550th death anniversary of National Hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu. The name and life of the most prominent personality in the Albanian history are strongly...
TIRANA, July 4 A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Lalzit Bay at 11:02 am on Wednesday causing people to flee buildings and offices in Durres and Tirana areas. A 4 magnitude aftershock with the epicenter in the Adriatic Sea followed. So far, only material damages have been reported. Durresi Prefect Roland Nasto said that that the...
TIRANA, May 28 The Albanian capital is turning into a cultural hub for the region and beyond. For six days Tirana will host the International Puppet Theatre Festival Albania. This festival will showcase original performances by puppet theatres from all over the world. (Find the program below) Theatres and companies from China, Turkey, Spain, Romania,...