Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media a view of this newly reborn health center writing that it will be in full service for the residents of the area.

With modern and functional facilities, Rama highlighted that this investment also improves the working conditions for healthcare personnel and improves the quality of service for patients.

Thanks to the reconstruction, the medical center has new spaces for medical consultations, nursing services, guaranteeing greater efficiency in the provision of services.

The local residents of Iballa and the surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive medical services closer to their place of residence. This investment is considered an important step in strengthening the primary care system and improving the quality of life in the rural areas. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared in the social media today views of the beautiful landscapes of the northern city, under the whiteness of the snow.

The city’s lake is arranged with resting places among tall fir trees, from where you can climb the Hani Hill to explore the natural ski slope or the meadows and hills that are not far from the city.

Puka is located 145 km from Tirana in northern Albania and it is a favorite area of mountain lovers, clean air, tranquility and inspiration from nature. This alpine spot carries within itself all the tourist options, to welcome local and foreign visitors.

Puka is also well-known for its large pine forest massif that extends over an area of ​​400 hectares. The curative properties of pine are numerous. Puka also serves as a base for practicing mountaineering on Mount Munella, the Tërbun Mountains and Mount Krrabi. /m.q/j.p/p.s./

There he met with Mayor Rrok Dodaj and got acquainted with the problems of this area, the initiatives and opportunities for development.

President Begaj congratulated Mayor Dodaj for investing in preserving the tradition of knowledge and culture, for the work done in the children’s center and the cultural ensembles of Puka.

President Begaj praised the commitment of the local authorities and private entrepreneurs for investments in the main sectors of the area such as tourism and agriculture.

During the conversation with local authorities, President Begaj emphasized the significance of promoting economic activities in the Municipality of Puka and focusing on artisan traditions.

While praising the family businesses and the consolidated industries, which have developed in Puka in recent years, President Begaj also emphasized the significance of investing in young people by offering them working conditions in their homeland.

During this visit, the president visited the workshops and processing factories of the area, such as AgroPuka, Dalmacia, Lajthiza and Mida.

To promote cultural tourism, President Begaj visited the Ethnographic Museum of Puka and the Shahinaj Workshop, owned by master Vitor Shahinaj, a famous carpenter in the country.

The Head of State also put on a lunch with the people in need of this municipality on the eve of the holidays.

Wishing joy and prosperity to their families, he stated that they will always be in his personal attention and as President of the Republic to overcome difficulties. /gj.m/a.f/p.s./

A favorite destination for foreigners, but also local people, Puka attracts more visitors during the winter time due to the snow and mountainous terrain, but especially due to the fact that recently there has been installed the largest zip-line in the Balkans, with a length of 1,200 meters, a height of 20 meters and a speed that reaches 80–100 km per hour.

Deputy Mayor of Puka Ferid Ringaj said during an interview that last year there were about 17,000 tourists, of which 2,800 were foreign tourists, from Europe, Asia and Arab countries.

“I appreciate 2024 a successful year in terms of the number of visitors. According to tourist operators in the area, there is a significant increase in tourists, thanks to the numerous activities held in Puka which focus on promotion of the agricultural products of the area, cultural activities like the National Festival of Young Instrumentalists, Puka Culture Day, Puka meals, the “Puka Agro-Fest” Fair, etc.,” he emphasized.

In addition to participating in annual activities, the most frequented points of Puka are Lake Koman, Murga Peak, the historical Caves, Mount Munella, which is a protected area due to the lynx living there, other mountainous areas through marked trails. Since Puka is also a crossing point to go to Valbona, there are other touristic parts on the panoramic road to Lake Fierza, etc.

According to the deputy mayor of this municipality, referring to the booking figures as provided by the tourist operators for 2025, there is expected to be an increase of 15-20% in the number of tourists.

According to him, Puka municipality has some projects planned for the current year focusing on infrastructure, construction of new hotels, investments in guesthouses, etc./a.f/p.s./

Dritan Frroku, a tourism specialist at the municipality of this city, said today during a television interview that beyond the bad weather, snow and frost, every road in Puka is passable.

“There is snow and frost while the temperatures are minus three degrees. During the night, the temperatures fall down into minus six degrees. However, we are used to these low temperatures while the winters are very difficult in Puka. The situation in the villages is normal, as the municipality has done a good job being on the ground. The Civil Emergency Group has opened every road, ensuring that no road is blocked”, he said.

The snowfall has been another incentive for foreign tourists to choose Puka to spend a few days.

“Today, there were many tourists, especially after the heavy snowfall stopped for a while. We also expect to hold the “Puka in celebration” Festival on January 17, 18 and 19. It is expected to be something special, while the weather will also be very good on these days, according to the forecasts. There are many tourist attractions that can be visited in Puka during this period, especially since no road is blocked. Meanwhile, for any unexpected situations, I suggest that drivers have their cars equipped with chains”, said Frroku.

“Përparim Laçi’s Inn, Guesthouse in Konak, guesthouses in Qerret, in small Lajthiza area, Guestroom of Kabashi and many other places where there is hospitality and good food, are just a few suggestions for those who want to choose Puka to spend a weekend or a few days differently”, concluded the tourism specialist at this municipality. /r.e//a.f/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today the photo from this city in northern Albania, calling it “a piece of a winter fairy tale from Puka”.

The snowy streets, the lake, trees and promenade of Puka are now covered with snow, transforming this city into a tourist attraction at any time of the year.

Puka remains a favorite of mountain lovers, clean air, tranquility and inspiration from nature. This alpine town carries within itself all the tourist options, to welcome local and foreign visitors.

Public investments in Puka have transformed this area into a modern urban center, with standards and values ​​of a special tourist attraction for its resources and geographical position.

In addition to the promenade, the lake has also become a tourist destination and offers all visitors a harmonious alpine landscape. /r.e/a.f/p.s./

Prime Minister Rama shared today in the social media images from this city in the north of Albania that is under snow even during this winter season.

The roads, the lake, the trees and the promenade of Puka are already covered by snow that has transformed this city into a tourist attraction while there is a lot of interest to visit this area at whatever time of the year.

Puka has been already transformed into a modern urban center thanks to the public investments made. There one can find the standards and values ​​of a special tourist attraction for the resources and geographical position where it is located.

Besides the promenade, the lake has also become a tourist spot and offers all the visitors a harmonious alpine landscape. /p.s./

The 16th edition of the “Puka Coterie” organized by Mayor Tonin Alia (Grand Master) in cooperation with the Municipality of Puka, the Municipality of Fushë-Arrëzi brought together this weekend in the city of Puka, intellectuals, politicians, businessmen, artists and citizens from other cities and from abroad.

The annual fair of agricultural and livestock products, Agro-Fest, organized in the main square, preceded this festive event for the people of Puka. There were promoted the organic products of farmers as well as the handicrafts of the girls and women of this area.

Puka has many natural assets and in recent years has turned into a real tourist destination thanks to the investments of the central and local government, but according to Puka business community, more can be done.

Chairman of “Puka Coterie” Tonin Alia said that this event is aimed at the further development of their hometown and as an invitation to all those who have left to return to invest in tourism through rebuilding of the towers inherited from the ancestors and the construction of guesthouses.

The rich artistic and cultural program of “Puka Coterie”, held at the Palace of Culture “Ndue Shyti”, conveyed emotions to those present, where traditional songs and dances of the region were performed under the interpretation not only of distinguished singers of Puka, but also by the generation of young people who are inheriting this cultural and historical wealth that Puka carries from generation to generation. /p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media photos from today’s evening in Puka, filled with local and foreign visitors.

Public investments in Puka have transformed this city into a modern urban center, with standards and values ​​of a special tourist attraction for the resources and geographical position where it is located.

In addition to the promenade, the lake has also become a tourist destination and offers all visitors a harmonious alpine landscape.

Puka is a special tourist offer, quite suitable for hiking, skiing, mountaineering, sport hunting (fishing) and for other relaxing and fun activities. /k.s/a.f/p.s./

The most visited spots in the territory of Puka municipality are the caves. So far, there have been recorded more than 50 caves.

Some of them are located near the residential areas.  Since ancient times, they have been used as shelters or safe places.

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media the rare footage from one of them, the Fairies’ cave in Gojan of Puka.

Unique in its kind in Albania, the prime minister wrote that, “Until the 1960s, it also served as a place of pilgrimage”.

The cave of Fairies is a small, but very beautiful and special cave, the only one of its kind in Albania. The spring of water flowing above it covers the cave from all sides down to the stream creating incredible formations and an incredibly panoramic view of the entire surrounding area.

Until the 1960s, this cave also served as a place of pilgrimage and its name cave of Fairies shows this, meaning the place where there are the fairies.

The cave is known by the local inhabitants of this area as a holy place, but it has also curative values. /m.m/a.f/p.s./