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EIB grants 350 thousand euros for the restoration of the National History Museum in Tirana

2026-02-25 11:30:52, Ekonomi CNA

EIB grants 350 thousand euros for the restoration of the National History Museum

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports to provide a grant of 350 thousand euros, which will finance consultancy services for the urban restoration and reconstruction of the National History Museum in Tirana, a national heritage asset damaged by the 2019 earthquake.

This funding will cover project preparation, design drafting and technical reviews, as well as supervision, project management and procurement processes.

These advisory services will ensure that the museum’s restoration meets high standards of energy efficiency, climate sustainability and visitor comfort, while improving integration with the surrounding urban environment. The funds come from the EIB’s Economic Resilience Initiative, which aims to support sustainable growth, vital infrastructure and social cohesion in the Western Balkans.

“This initiative complements the EU4Culture programme and will contribute to the urban regeneration and revitalisation of Albania’s cultural heritage,” said EIB Representative in Albania, Alessandro de Concini. “It will also ensure that this important cultural institution is returned to the citizens of Albania and visitors from all over the world in all its glory – more resilient to natural disasters, functional and fully compliant with the highest international standards.”

The signing ceremony was held today in Tirana in the presence of high-level representatives of the Albanian government and the EIB Global delegation.

"This technical assistance from the European Investment Bank is invaluable as we enter the second phase of preparation for the full restoration and renovation of the National History Museum. It ensures that the project meets the highest international standards of quality, sustainability and resilience, while advancing the objectives of Albania 2030 and supporting our alignment with the European Union integration process," said the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja.

As one of the largest financiers in the Western Balkans, EIB Global has so far provided around 900 million euros in financing to Albania, supporting sustainable connectivity, urban development, drinking water supply, job creation and environmental protection./Monitor.al





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