How will the labor market change after EU entry? - Hasalla: The sector needs European updates
As Albania aims to join the EU as soon as possible, one of the sectors that will face changes will be the labor market. In an interview with Scan TV,......
Budget and fiscal package, in the Assembly - 8.9 billion euros for 2026, revaluation and fiscal peace discussed
The Albanian Parliament discusses the 2026 draft budget, article by article, as well as the draft laws of the fiscal package, to pave the way for their......
"Albania, regional leader in public procurement" - Rama: Diella will be auditable by any interested actor
"Albania is a regional leader in public procurement," said Prime Minister Edi Rama as he participated in the event marking the 30th anniversary of Public......
4.42 billion euros from tourists in the 9th month/ 5-fold increase in 17 years. Record net balance, about 2.11 billion euros in profits from foreign visitors
Expenditures by foreigners in Albania during the period January-September 2025 have reached around 4.42 billion euros, marking the highest historical level......
Mbi 45% e shqiptarëve blenë online gjatë vitit 2025/ Rrobat dhe ushqimi dominojnë porositë. Rriten aftësitë teknologjike në vend
Shqipëria po përjeton një nga fazat më dinamike të digjitalizimit, sipas të dhënave më të fundit të INSTAT mbi përdorimin e Teknologjisë së Informacionit dhe......
Foreign capital "floods" into Albania - Real estate absorbs 31% of investments. And how much did Albanians invest abroad?
Foreign Direct Investment in Albania has recorded a steady growth during the third quarter of 2025, reflecting high interest of foreign capital in key......
1,583 new entities opened in November - NCC: Over 10,500 applications processed
The National Business Center announces that during the month of November, over 1,538 new businesses were registered in the Albanian market. In the same......
Korea leads car imports in Albania - DPSHTRR: The vehicle market is growing and diversifying
The General Directorate of Road Transport Services has published data on vehicle registrations for the period January-November 2025. The Albanian vehicle......
American Chamber, reservations about "Fiscal Peace" - "It endangers fair competition and legalizes dubious capital"
The American Chamber of Commerce has reservations about the fiscal peace package. According to this institution, the agreement in question poses a high risk......
The Albanian economy reduces the burden of external debt - About 10.37 billion euros, while the ratio to GDP marks a sharp decline to 38.9%
Albania's Gross External Debt has marked a significant decrease during the third quarter of 2025. According to data from the Bank of Albania, at the end of......
The labor market loses 11 thousand young people in one year/ Employment in absolute terms experiences contraction, despite a slight increase in the rate
Around 6,500 people aged 15 and over have exited the labour market over the last year, the latest INSTAT data show, although the employment rate has......
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Mbi 45% e shqiptarëve blenë online gjatë vitit 2025/ Rrobat dhe ushqimi dominojnë porositë. Rriten aftësitë teknologjike në vend
Shqipëria po përjeton një nga fazat më dinamike të digjitalizimit, sipas të dhënave më të fundit të INSTAT mbi përdorimin e Teknologjisë së Informacionit dhe......
The labor market loses 11 thousand young people in one year/ Employment in absolute terms experiences contraction, despite a slight increase in the rate
Around 6,500 people aged 15 and over have exited the labour market over the last year, the latest INSTAT data show, although the employment rate has......
Immigrants send money 'more than ever'/ In nine months they bring around 816.45 million euros to the Homeland
Remittances from Albanian emigrants have set another historic record in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 284.7 million euros, according to data from the......
The average salary in Albania reaches 83,300 lekë/ Craftsmen and workers, the surprise of the year. Salary increase over 10%
The average gross monthly salary for salaried employees in Albania reached 83,300 lek during the third quarter of 2025. This figure represents an increase of......
Albanians, welcoming to foreign workers/Serbia and North Macedonia, skepticism about increasing work permits
The Regional Cooperation Council's Securimeter report sheds light on the perceptions of citizens of six Western Balkan countries regarding policies for......
Bad loans return to decline in October/Non-performing loans indicator fluctuates, but remains at healthy levels
The latest data from the Bank of Albania shows that after a period of stability for several months, the level of non-performing loans increased slightly......
Prices "soften" in November/ Inflation at 2.1%, but rent remains significantly above this rate
It seems that goods and services in the country cost us less in November, according to INSTAT data. Based on the figures, the annual change in the Consumer......
Tirana among the most congested traffic in Europe/ We rank 49th, Moscow and London lead
Traffic has become one of the main problems facing cities today, especially those with high population, those that host large numbers of tourists, and cities......
Rreth 34.7% e shqiptarëve kanë qëndruar jashtë vendit mbi 3 muaj/ Punësimi sezonal dhe emigrimi, sfidë për tregun e punës në Shqipëri
Emigrimi sezonal ka njohur rritje të fortë në vitin 2025, sipas SecuriMeter të publikuar nga Këshilli për Bashkëpunim Rajonal. Të dhënat tregojnë se 34.7% e......
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Linda Rama: The bag of globalization on our children's backs
I feel deeply honored to be among you tonight and, frankly, not entirely convinced that I deserve such a special space in such a special gathering. Thank......
Why does the EBRD trust OSHEE?
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What are the biggest economic risks for EBRD countries in Europe?!
Several Central European countries, including Hungary, Romania and Slovenia, have seen their economic prospects deteriorate as trade tariffs rise and Chinese......
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Investors "choose" Kosovo - Foreign direct investments increased by 20% in 2025
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New rules for seasonal employment - In North Macedonia, they come into effect from January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, the Law on Employment of Persons will enter into force in North Macedonia, a new regulation that aims to formalize seasonal employment......
Extremes of world wealth - the richest 60,000 people own more than half the global population
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Germany, increasingly "green" - Generates two-thirds of public energy from renewable sources
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Trump introduces “Gold Card” program - Expedited visas at a cost of $1 million
President Donald Trump's administration has officially introduced the "Trump Gold Card" visa program, which offers foreigners a fast track to obtaining......
"Black Friday", consumers buy "online" - They prefer not to...
During this year's Black Friday, American consumers preferred to shop more online and not wait in line, as is tradition. According to Adobe, on Thanksgiving......
Working from home boosts employment - Study: Flexibility...
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European summers are getting longer and hotter. However, there has been “high uncertainty” about why this is happening. New research shows that heat patterns......
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