At its dedicated stand, ATA showcases rare photographs and historical news bulletins tracing key moments that have shaped modern Albania. The display has drawn attention from visitors, historians, artists and journalists alike.

The exhibition features images from Albania before the 1990s, including scenes from the Tirana Shoe Factory (1948), tobacco harvesting in agricultural cooperatives (1975), the Wire Factory in Shkoder, the Brick Factory, voluntary railway construction on the Durrës-Rrogozhinë line, and the Tirana Textile Plant.

Digitized photos from ATA’s archives bring to life moments that document the country’s social and industrial history.

Founded in 1912, ATA’s archive is one of Albania’s richest visual and documentary collections, offering a rare perspective on historical events, cultural development and the evolution of Albanian photography.

Visitors have shown strong interest in browsing the agency’s historic bulletins and learning about its modern news services over the years.

The 31st Tirana International Fair, themed “Window to the Future – Albania 2030”, aims to present the government’s long-term development vision to foreign investors through public–private partnership projects focused on sustainable growth and innovation.

Organized by Klik Ekspo Group, the fair runs from November 5 to 8 at the Palace of Congresses, gathering more than 250 exhibitors from Albania and abroad, including Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Denmark, Türkiye, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.

ATA’s stand, part of the “Expo Foto” pavilion, offers visitors a unique insight into the evolution of Albanian media and the enduring importance of accurate information.

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In a speech at the high-level meeting “2030 Albania in the EU – The Path of Reforms,”  the CoE Deputy Secretary General noted that Albania’s EU membership won’t happen by chance, but because of hard work and brave choices.

“Nowhere is this more evident than in Albania’s reforms in anti-corruption, good governance, and the rule of law,” he stated.

He said that 2025 marks 30 years since Albania joined the Council of Europe and CoE has supported reform, monitored progress, and helped build strong, independent institutions.

Berge praised Albania’s progress in reforming its justice system.

“From judicial reform to special anti-corruption institutions, Albania is showing the courage to take on the hard issues. The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK) is doing its job – with investigations, prosecutions, and convictions, even in high-level cases involving high-profile politicians and officials,” the CoE Deputy Secretary General said.

He also praised the vetting process for judges and prosecutors as a success story.

“Despite causing some short-term capacity challenges, it has helped reinforce integrity and accountability within the judiciary,” Berge added.

He also praised that an Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee on governance and anti-corruption reform as an important initiative, saying its impact will depend on broader participation and respect for democratic checks and balances.

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