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Deadly Albania Earthquake Casualty and Damage Tolls Climb

Phil Butler

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Albania’s capital of Tirana shortly before 4 a.m. this morning, killing at least six people.

2 years ago

Archeologists Report Huge Neolithic Find in Albania

Delia Gavrilescu

Archaeologists in Korca in the southeast of Albania have unearthed one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Albania. In Turan, which sits in an agricultural valley surrounded by the Morava Mountains, excavations reveal 1,000 or more layered burials.

3 years ago

Air Albania to launch flights in September

Delia Gavrilescu

Earlier this month, the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Air Albania, the national flag carrier airline of the country, will launch flights during the first week of September.

3 years ago

Save the Blue Heart of Europe in Albania

Phil Butler

In the wilds of Albania, the Vjosa River flows from its origins at Mavrovouni mountain in Northern Pindos mountain chain in Greece, to wind down through the Balkan mountains to the beautiful the Adriatic Sea. We must “Save the Blue Heart of Europe.”

3 years ago

A Guide to the Most Interesting Art Galleries in Tirana

Delia Gavrilescu

From the National Gallery of Arts to private artist’s workshops and studios, there are many art galleries in Tirana worthy of your attention. These are some of the best destinations to find original art that provokes and challenges dialogue.

4 years ago

Sheraton’s Tirana Pullout Another Nail in Albania Tourism Coffin

Phil Butler

News of another nail in the coffin of Albania tourism tells of Marriott International, owner of the Sheraton hotel brand no longer managing the Sheraton Tirana property as of December 31, 2017. One of the countries Argophilia pointed to as having the most potential for tourism growth, continues to be bogged down in corruption and bad business. 

4 years ago

Albania Renews Visa Free Travel Regime for Gulf States

Liliana Steffens

In news from Tirana, Albania has renewed a visa-free travel regime for nationals of three Gulf countries in order to boost tourism.

4 years ago

Albanian Sazan Island Opens for Tourists This Summer

Mihaela Lica Butler

Sazan Island (Sazani) in Qendër Vlorë will open for tourists this summer, Albania’s Defense Minister Mimi Kodheli announced on April 5, 2017.

5 years ago

Mysterious Sazani Island Becomes Albanian Tourism Trap

Delia Gavrilescu

Earlier this month, two Albanian ministries signed a cooperation deal to turn the southern Sazan Island into a tourist destination.

5 years ago

Real Underwater Albania Photo Expo Promotes Diving Tourism

Delia Gavrilescu

A photo exhibition on Monday, Real Underwater Albania, organized by the Albanian National Coastal Agency, shows marine treasures of the Ionian Sea.

5 years ago

Valentine’s Day at Sheraton Tirana Hotel

Liliana Steffens

For those who are in Albania this Valentine’s Day, the Sheraton Tirana Hotel offers a special package with luxury accommodation and other perks.

5 years ago

Christmas in Albania and Santa Claus

Liliana Steffens

Santa Claus is Babagjyshi i Krishtlindjeve, Babagjyshi i Vitit të Ri, or Babadimri in Albanian, each name with its distinctive translation: Grandfather Christmas for the first, Grandfather New Year for the second, and Grandfather Winter for the last.

5 years ago

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