Most tourism-dependent countries in Europe: Albania comes second

Albania is the second most tourism-dependent country in Europe and 13th in the world, according to UN Tourism data.

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Turkish Airlines returns to Tirana

Tirana flights will be operated with seven weekly frequencies, further strengthening air connectivity between Istanbul and the Balkans.

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Which passports are the world’s “most powerful” in 2026?

All the world’s passports ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.

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Wizz Air to connect Tirana with Kalamata in Greece and Santander in Spain

The newly announced routes will connect Tirana directly with Kalamata, Greece, and Santander, Spain.

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Most of Airbus recalled 6,000 A320 jets were modified

Airbus said the vast majority of around 6,000 of its A320-family fleet affected by the safety alert were modified, with fewer than 100 jets still requiring work.

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Airlines move to fix A320 jets after Airbus recall

Global airlines scrambled on Saturday to fix a software glitch on their Airbus A320 jets as a recall by the European planemaker temporarily grounded aircraft.

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Discovering Albania: Europe’s hottest travel secret

Albania is quickly emerging as Europe’s hottest travel secret, captivating visitors with its untouched beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality.

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Roaming tariffs between the Western Balkans and the EU will end in 2026

Albania’s PM announced that roaming tariffs between the Western Balkans and the EU will end in 2026.

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Lufthansa’s Miles&More to offer flexible mileage amounts with Discover Airlines and Air Dolomiti

From March 3, 2026, the mileage amounts required to book Award Flights with Discover Airlines and Air Dolomiti will be calculated individually for each flight.

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Japan wants to invest in Albania in energy, ICT and tourism

Japan values Albania as a gateway to the Balkans at a time that Albanian exports to Japan have increased in recent years.

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Air Albania seeks investor as Turkish Airlines decides to sell its shares

News of Turkish Airlines’ decision to sell its shares in Air Albania comes after a $349 million bid for a minority stake in Air Europa was finalized.

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EU moves toward digital travel system for faster border checks

The system aims to reduce waiting times and enhance security by enabling pre-screening, with formal negotiations with the European Parliament set to begin soon.

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Turkish Airlines to sell its 49% stake in Air Albania

Turkish Airlines is to sell its 49 percent stake in Air Albania. The carrier will update investors on further developments in due course.

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Between Albania and Greece is the world’s largest spiderweb hidden in a cave

A sprawling “megacity” of silk, spanning over 106 square meters and teeming with more than 111,000 arachnids.

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Focus on tourism and culture: Albania increases the budget to 76 million euros

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports’ total budget for next year is 76.5 million Euro, with a 20% increase compared to 2025.

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Women’s entrepreneurship EXPO 2025 in Albania

Although women currently own or manage more than 30 per cent of all active small enterprises in Albania, their participation remains concentrated in small-scale companies.

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Coming in the new year, Hilton Honors is getting its biggest upgrade

Starting January 1, 2026 Hilton Honors will offer Gold and Diamond status faster than ever. Plus faster access to perks.

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EU agrees new rules around suspending visa-free travel

A threshold of 30% – instead of the previous threshold of 50% – quantifies substantial increases of cases of refused entry and overstay, asylum applications and serious criminal offenses.

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Tourism wins when Albania, Montenegro, Ukraine, and Moldova become new EU members

Enhanced regional cooperation, improved connectivity, and access to new markets help diversify tourism offerings while empowering local communities and supporting sustainable development.

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Albania welcomed over 11 million tourists until October 2025

Albania welcomed 11,137,328 foreign visitors from January to October 2025, or 7% more than in the same period in 2024.

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Hiking in Albania: Accursed Mountains are increasingly becoming popular

Albania’s relatively unknown Accursed Mountains are increasingly becoming the focus of walkers and mountaineers.

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Budapest joins Europe’s tram elite

The Hungarian capital is focused on building a modern tram network for the 21st century, by investing heavily in upgrading its tram infrastructure.

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Ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi coming to 232 Emirates aircraft and it will be free of charge

Starlink Wi-Fi will be free for all passengers, across all cabins on equipped Emirates aircraft.

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Italy fines Wizz Air 500.000 euros over ‘All You Can Fly’ deal

“Wizz Air’s promotional campaigns presented the service as an unlimited subscription. The campaigns neglected to give adequate and prompt information on the limitations placed on its us…

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Tirana-Airport-Durrës railway line will have five electric trains

The Tirana-Airport-Durrës railway line will operate five electric trains. This will be the new face of the Albanian Railways, on the journey to be part of the European network.

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Albania’s economy to expand by around 4% in 2026 and tourism is one of the main contributors

Tourism continues to be one of the main sectors that will contribute to Albania’s economic growth in the coming years.

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Hiking in Albania: Accursed Mountains are increasingly becoming popular

Albania’s relatively unknown Accursed Mountains are increasingly becoming the focus of walkers and mountaineers.

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This is Europe’s oldest lake town and it’s just been named a world heritage site

If you seek genuinely off-the-beaten-path European towns, you can’t miss Lin in 2026.

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European Sleeper night train to connect Paris and Berlin through Brussels

European Sleeper announced its Paris–Berlin night service starting on March 26, 2026. Tickets on sale from December 16, 2025.

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Tourism set to boom around the Mediterranean: Albania and Croatia, fast-rising Adriatic hotspots

Destinations ranging from mature powerhouses to fast-rising Adriatic hotspots like Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.

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