On October 10th 2026 the Municipality of Mallakaster has presented its new integrated tourism offer to the public for the first time with “Hidden Mallakaster”, a free event held in the village of Klos that took visitors to the lesser-known side of the territory: the ancient city of Nikaja, the village’s historic houses, its olive oil…

29 September 2026 | Bylis–Klos Archaeological Park, Mallakastër On 29 September 2026, an official ceremony marking the commencement of infrastructure and conservation works was held at the Bylis–Klos Archaeological Park, as part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage” (AID 12293). With a total…

Conservation works have officially begun on five of the main monuments within the Bylis–Klos Archaeological Park, marking the start of the implementation phase of the Conservation Plan in accordance with the Park Management Plan. The interventions will focus on: The works are aimed at stabilising, conserving, and ensuring the long-term preservation of these monuments, in…

On 5 June 2026, representatives of the European Union Delegation to Albania, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, the Municipality of Mallakastër, AICS Tirana and project partners gathered at the Archaeological Park of Bylis for the 4th Steering Committee Meeting of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development with a…

The conservation of the mosaic of Basilica B at the Archaeological Park of Bylis marks an important milestone in the implementation of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage”, funded by the European Union and co-funded and implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation…

As part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism Local Economic Development with a Focus on Cultural Heritage”, on April 29 the Mallakastër Tourism Marketing and Branding Strategy was officially presented to the local administration of Mallakastër. The Strategy has been developed by ART-ER under the supervision of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in collaboration with…

Growing Together in Mallakastër Through some practical field trainings on Sideritis mountain tea and oregano, 12 local MAPs actors strengthened their skills in harvesting, drying, storage, hygiene, and quality improvement. This activity showed how small changes can bring better quality, fewer losses, stronger market opportunities, and more value for local families. We invite more farmers…

On April 30th, two inspiring masterclasses brought together girls and women from the Municipality of Mallakastër to celebrate and preserve local culinary traditions.  In collaboration with Agroturizëm Bylis, participants had the opportunity to learn hands-on how to prepare two iconic traditional products: byrek and tarhana recipes deeply rooted in our cultural heritage. This activity was more than a cooking session, it was a moment of…

As part of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, local economic development, with a focus on Cultural Heritage” (AID 12293), an Albanian delegation participated in an advanced training and study visit programme in Italy, held in Milan and Ravenna from 20 to 24 April 2026. The programme was organized by the Politecnico di Milano…

The Archaeological Park of Bylis and Klos is entering a new phase of development following the approval of the Council of Ministers’ decision declaring it an “Immovable Cultural Heritage” site and endorsing its protection and management plan. This important step goes beyond a formal designation—it represents a concrete investment in preserving and enhancing the future…

On 12 February 2026, the Municipality of Mallakastër hosted the Kick-off Meeting of the project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led Local Economic Development, with a Focus on Cultural Heritage.” The event brought together local authorities, representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to Albania, AICS, ART-ER, grant beneficiaries, local operators, technical experts, and members…

The cooperation agreement between the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) has been signed within the framework of the EU-funded project “EU for Economic Development – Tourism-led, Local, Economic Development, with a focus on Cultural Heritage.” This agreement marks an important step toward strengthening local capacities in the management, conservation,…