Stories from Korçë
Game Jam Albania 3.0: A Celebration of Creativity, Collaboration, and Code
Tirana was buzzing with creativity last weekend as Game Jam Albania 3.0 took over Coolab for a weekend filled with imagination, innovation, and teamwork. From October 10–13, the co-working space transformed into a creative playground where over 150 participants and visitors gathered to design and build games from scratch, all…
Neviana Zhgaba, the albanian who brought Korça to Connecticut!
From a girl who once dreamed of studying at European universities to a successful entrepreneur in the United States. This is the story of Neviana Zhgaba, an Albanian from the diaspora who, with determination and passion, has built a new life between technology and winemaking,…
Albana Theka: The albanian woman elected as the 60th president of the Financial Women’s Association!
By Eni Muça She is living proof that talent, determination, and family values can take you from a small city like Korça to the top of the financial world in New York. Albana Theka has been elected the 60th President of the Financial Women’s Association…
Analysis / Startups in Albania: An expanding ecosystem with challenges and potential
By Eni Muça Over the past two decades, the startup landscape in Albania has evolved from an unfamiliar concept into a continuously growing ecosystem. With a steady flow of new ideas, institutional support, and increasing youth engagement, the country is gradually approaching the model of…
Episode #4 “Future Fridays” – Robots talk, geniuses shine, and hospitals may disappear: Welcome to the future!
In the fourth episode of Future Fridays, we dive into some of the latest and most exciting developments in the world of technology and science, drawing from recent articles by Business Magazine Albania. From robots speaking in their own secret language to revolutionary applications of…
Chocolab Albania – The chocolate that combines albanian tradition with modern technology
During an unforgettable trip to Portugal, a box of chocolates with the taste of the country sparked a big idea in the minds of a couple passionate about promoting Albanian culture and traditions. Alma and Kliton Gërxhani, along with Dhurata Thanasi and chocolatier Ilir Hysaj,…
This is the original way “The Sun” promotes Albania!
The well-known British media "The Sun" has devoted a special space to Tirana and tourism in Albania. "The Sun" advises British citizens to have our country on their radar not only for cheap prices, but also for the beautiful places they can enjoy."Albania, whose popularity continues…
Embracing an AI Mindset: Insights from Dror Gill’s Visit to Tirana
Last week brought a wave of excitement as Tirana welcomed Mr. Dror Gill, a seasoned technology strategist and Emmy Award Winner in Technology & Engineering, for a series of enlightening engagements. With over 30 years of executive experience, Mr. Gill has emerged as a leading…
Emigration is erasing this city in Albania
Albania is facing a rapid decline in births, especially in the years following the pandemic, but in the northern regions, the phenomenon is intensifying even more.While births at the national level fell by 10% in 2023 compared to 2022, in the Kukës County, the decline…