“Good morning from the magic of Theth, nestled in the Albanian Alps. I wish you a wonderful day,” he wrote.

About 70 kilometers from Shkodra, Theth has emerged as a premier hub for adventure and nature tourism in Albania. During the summer, the village draws many local and international visitors eager to explore its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Theth and its surrounding area feature stunning natural landmarks, including the Blue Eye of Theth, the Nderlysë baths, the Grunas Waterfall and Canyon and the famous Theth-Valbonë, Arap Cave and Cursed Mountains trails.

These natural wonders blend seamlessly with local traditions and rich cultural heritage, driving the growth of sustainable tourism in the Albanian Alps.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media photos from this campaign, while expressing grateful thanks to all the participants who acted on this initiative and showed that caring for nature starts with each of us.

“A cleaner Theth, driven by youth passion and purpose”, wrote Rama.

The participants engaged in cleaning public spaces and natural environments, setting an inspiring example of civic responsibility and care for nature.

This campaign served not only to improve the environment, but also to raise community awareness on the significance of preserving natural resources, conveying the message that caring for nature is a shared responsibility. /m.m/r.e/a.f/p.s./

According to the Road Authority, there is work underway to clear the snow, while the road maintenance contractor is on the ground with vehicles and workers ready to intervene at any time if necessary.

The Road Authority said that in the meantime, the situation is under monitoring due to the potential risk of avalanches.

The Authority said that, “The snowfall is continuing and, if it increases during the night, there is a risk of avalanche reactivation”.

The authorities appealed for increased caution while driving on this road, following the instructions of the relevant structures and respecting road safety rules.

Qafë Thore-Theth road was completely blocked this morning as a result of avalanches falling in the area near the panoramic tunnels. Due to the high risk, the traffic was banned for all vehicles, including snowplows. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

The mountain areas attract tourists who enjoy the beauties they offer under the blanket of snow in this early January.

Director of the Protected Areas Administration Agim Dardha told ATA today that “Thethi, Boga, Vermoshi, Lëpusha, Razma are among the most important destinations for adventure tourism, where the wild nature and the mountainous terrain create ideal conditions for challenging and authentic experiences”.

“Being under the snowfall in recent days, these areas are being preferred by those passionate about skiing on natural slopes and walking in the snow”, said Dardha.

Dardha appealed to all the local and foreign visitors to be accompanied by local guides when exploring the trails in the Alps, in order to avoid incidents due to snow.

But even during last year, this park was one of the most visited by local and foreign tourists in the course of the 12 months of the year.

Dardha said that the number of tourists visiting the protected areas in recent years has been following an increasing trend.

“Last year, we managed to exceed 1 million visitors in the protected areas of Shkodra region such as Velipoja, the Buna River, Lake Shkodra, the Alpine National Park that includes Theth, Vermosh, Lëpusha, Razma and Boga. Meanwhile, the most visited destination is the Shala River.”

“Specifically, from January to the end of December, there were 1,298,200 visitors, of which 785,820 were local and 512,380 were foreign to the protected areas of the region,” said Dardha.

Shkodra, with its large area of ​​protected areas, constitutes one of the most important potentials of the country in terms of nature, cultural and historical tourism. /k.s/j.p/r.e/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media a view of this road, where there is work underway to ensure smooth movement of vehicles.

“Full commitment along Boga–Theth road. The situation is being monitored continuously and interventions will continue as needed, to ensure the safe movement for the local residents and visitors,” said Rama.

Our country has been under bad weather of heavy rain and snow for several days. The situation has caused an increase in river flows, flooding over 13 thousand hectares of agricultural land.

Meanwhile, in the mountainous areas there is work underway to clear the road  of snow and ensure normal traffic. /m.m/a.f/p.s./

Rama shared footage of a controlled demolition of one structure, reiterating the government’s determination to fight unlawful construction.

“Whoever builds without a permit is only investing in their own trouble. Theth, again and everywhere, until the end, for Albania 2030 in the European Union,” he said.

The National Territorial Protection Inspectorate (IKMT) resumed demolitions of 13 concrete and wooden structures in the park. Around 100 illegal buildings were removed during the first phase of the operation.

The initiative is part of a broader effort across the country to free public spaces from unlawful development and precedes the “Urban Renaissance 2.0” programme, which aims to restore legality and foster community development.

Rama also unveiled new legal measures this week to strengthen territorial control, protect public areas, enforce building permits, and punish illegal construction.

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Director of the Administration of Protected Areas, Shkodra, Agim Dardha, told ATA today that, “During January-August 920,855 tourists, of whom 550,010 domestic and 370,845 foreign, have enjoyed the fascinating nature offered by the protected areas in Shkodra”.

During this period there has been a 10% increase of tourists, while the Alp National Park has been the most visited.

“During January-August 378,890 tourists, of whom 216,290 domestic and 162,600 foreign, chose to visit the Alps to enjoy the fascinating nature they offer”, said Dardha.

Administration of Protected Areas, Shkodra, has paid attention to improving infrastructure this year, such as installing information boards to orient tourists and providing them with guides.

The head of Administration of Protected Areas, Shkodra, said that there is also an influx of tourists during September.

“The warm weather during September have also brought an influx of tourists to the protected areas of Shkodra, where the most visited are Thethi, Shala Valley and Lake Shkodra”, said Dardha.

“Thethi has become more accessible to tourists thanks to the improvement and increase in accommodation options, but also thanks to the introduction of the zipline, an opportunity to explore the attractions of this park from the air”, said Dardha.

Dardha called on tourists to be careful and walk accompanied by guides.

“Tourists must be accompanied by tour guides during their trip to avoid any accidents,” said Dardha. /k.s/j.p/p.s./

During these early days of autumn, Theth is full of tourists, who show interest in the natural resources of this area as well as the cultural and historical heritage.

In context of his feature “Beautiful Albania” in the social media, Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today a view of the square in front of the church of Theth.

“Reborn Theth”, Rama wrote in the caption to the photo that shows tourists sitting in the square in front of the famous church.

After the action to demolish unauthorized constructions, Thethi continues to remain a tourist destination that meets the expectations of tourists and visitors with the rare panoramas it offers.

Thethi, part of the Albanian Alps, has become a reference point for adventure and nature tourism in recent years, attracting local and foreign visitors seeking authentic experiences in the heart of the mountains. /k.s/r.e/a.f/p.s./

Increasingly, the village is also becoming a popular wedding destination, attracting couples seeking a unique ceremony amidst the clean air and stunning views of the Albanian Alps.

Prime Minister Edi Rama described Theth as “the golden crown of Albania” as he shared Friday footage from a recent wedding held at the iconic village church in the center of Theth.

The area in front of the historic church has now been returned to the local community and is being reimagined as a venue for various events.

Authorities recently demolished over 100 illegal structures in Theth, built by 40 different entities, in a move led by the National Inspectorate for Territorial Protection (IKMT).

Located 70 kilometers from the city of Shkodër, Theth remains one of Albania’s most beloved tourist destinations throughout the year, especially in summer.

Its natural treasures, combined with the cultural and historical heritage of the local population, form a solid foundation for sustainable tourism development.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media a view of Theth after the action that he described as the “surgery on the cancer of illegitimacy”.

National Inspectorate of Territorial Protection demolished over 100 illegal structures built by 40 entities in Theth.

Following the action, the relevant units of Shkodra municipality, assisted by the engineering forces of the Army, started the cleaning of the inert materials.

Located 70 km away from Shkodra, Theth is one of the most favorite destinations for tourists in all seasons, but especially during the summer season.

The natural resources of this area are also linked together with the cultural and historical heritage of the local inhabitants, thus forming the most important foundations for the development of tourism. /m.m/r.e/p.s./