National Day – Albanian Telegraphic Agency.

Saudi Arabia marks National Day with reception in Tirana

Urim Shera — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:25:02 +0000

TIRANA, Sept 18 /ATA/ – Saudi Arabia’s National Day was celebrated Thursday evening in Tirana with an official reception hosted by the Saudi Embassy in the Albanian capital.

The event was attended by senior Albanian political figures, including President Bajram Begaj, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives and media.

In his remarks, Saudi Ambassador to Albania Faisal Ghazi Hifzi praised the increasingly close relations between the two countries.

This year’s celebration coincides with Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Week in Tirana, running Sept. 16–20, featuring a series of artistic and cultural events. An art and culture fair at the Palace of Congresses aims to bring Saudi heritage and values closer to Albanians.

The activities highlight cultural exchanges between Saudi and Albanian art, showing how traditions connect and reflect shared identities. Large numbers of visitors have explored Saudi Arabia’s rich history, art and modern vision for the future.

The festivities underline the deepening of bilateral cooperation in culture, economy, education and literature, and reaffirm both countries’ commitment to expanding their relationship.

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Iconic buildings in Tirana illuminated with colors of Bulgarian flag on March 3

Urim Shera — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:42:01 +0000

TIRANA, March 4 /ATA/ – Two iconic buildings in Tirana were illuminated in the white, green and red colors of the Bulgarian national flag on the Bulgarian National Day of March 3 on Monday.

The Tirana University Rectorate and the Polytechnic University shone in the colors of the Bulgarian flag in the Albanian capital this year, becoming symbolic bridges between the two nations.

The initiative was supported by the Municipality of Tirana in a show of support and solidarity to the Bulgarian community and culture of the friendly country.

Illumination of the two iconic buildings is not just a beautiful gesture, but also an expression of the deep friendship and growing cooperation between Bulgaria and Albania.

Such initiatives are an important element in strengthening bilateral ties, contributing to mutual recognition and respect between the two nations.

Launched four years ago, the event has already become a tradition lauded by both Albania’s Bulgarian community and Tirana residents, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange in the Balkan region.

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Parliament Speaker greets Sweden on National Day

Urim Shera — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:49:14 +0000

TIRANA, June 6 /ATA/ – Assembly Speaker Lindita Nikolla greeted the Speaker of the Riksdag (Parliament of Sweden), people of Sweden on their National Day on Tuesday.

“It is with warm pleasure that I extend warm greetings to people of Sweden and the Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlén,” Speaker Nikolla said in her message.

Parliament Speaker noted that Sweden is a friendly country and staunch supporter of Albania’s European Union integration process, development and consolidation of the democratic institutions.

“Assembly of Albania was one of the first parliaments of the member states to ratify NATO Accession Protocol for Sweden,” Speaker Lindita Nikolla said.

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