Stories from Shkodër
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…
‘It’s like stepping back in time’: an eco-tour across the wilds of Albania
By " The Guardian" With glorious national parks and a traditional way of life, the Balkan country shows how green travel can benefit locals and visitors alike In the hills above Tragjas village in Vlorë, south-west Albania, I’m running after a farmer called Sofo, with…
“Talking About Technology” – Kevin Sekniqi with Prime Minister Rama
In this episode of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s podcast, we meet one of the most successful and inspiring Albanians of modern times, Kevin Sekniqi. Recognized on the prestigious Forbes “30 under 30” list for his contributions to finance and blockchain technology, Kevin was surprised by…
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…
‘The music moved me to tears’: falling in love with Albania
Jacob MikanowskiOver the past four years, I have travelled to 17 countries for my book Goodbye Eastern Europe. In it, I try to chart a vanished eastern Europe, one in which cultural multiplicity and religious tolerance were the rule, rather than the exception. Albania was…
Velipoja hosts the first sand festival “Land & Sand Art Festival”
For the first time in Albania, the first edition of the sand festival "Land & Sand Art Festival", which comes as a novelty for our country, will take place in Velipojë, from August 24-27, 2022. With the support of the Ministry of Culture and the…
Discover Albania’s co-working spaces experience
Coworking is an arrangement in which workers of different companies share an office space, allowing cost savings and convenience through the use of common infrastructures, such as equipment, utilities, receptionist and custodial services, and in some cases refreshments and parcels acceptance services.”, according to Wikipedia.…
All you need to know about Albania, a detailed approach
Albania is a young and vibrant country, which surprises by its development every day. We think that the time to share with you “All you need to know about Albania” is NOW! LOCATION Albania is located in the Balkans, Southeastern Europe, situated between Montenegro, Kosovo,…