race-Balkans-capital – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Sat, 10 May 2025 14:46:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Rama: “Giro d’Italia” in the capital of the Balkans’ Europe https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/05/10/rama-giro-ditalia-in-the-capital-of-the-balkans-europe/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/05/10/rama-giro-ditalia-in-the-capital-of-the-balkans-europe/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 13:02:55 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=263551 TIRANA, May 10 /ATA/ The Second Stage of the Giro d’Italia is being held in Tirana on Saturday as part of the 108th edition of the event. Prime Minister Edi Rama was present and waved the flag to mark the start of the first cyclist.

Prime Minister Rama referred to it as the “Giro d’Italia in the capital of the Balkans’ Europe” in a social media post, sharing a video with one of the event organizers who commended the organization of the event and the hospitality in Albania.

The cyclists will participate in a 13.7-kilometer time trial, taking place entirely on the streets of the capital, with a climb in Sauk.

The race began at Skënderbej Square around 13:30, heading towards Gjergj Fishta Boulevard, then passing through Bajram Curri Boulevard towards Mother Teresa Square, continuing along Elbasan Road towards Sauk. The route then loops back via Bajram Curri Boulevard, from the Brryl Bridge towards Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, and finishes at Mother Teresa Square, where the race is expected to conclude around 17:15.

As part of the second stage of the international cycling race “Giro d’Italia,” the Tirana Police will impose traffic and parking restrictions on several main routes in the city.

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