Non-performing loans, Bank of Albania: There was a slight increase in March
According to the latest data from the Bank of Albania, the non-performing loan ratio in March reached 3.85%, up from 3.8% a month earlier. But on an annual......
Karakaçi inspects works at the OST substation, Elbasan 3: Investment in the transmission network responds to the increase in energy production capacities
The Elbasani 3 electrical substation is another strategic investment of the Transmission System Operator. Recent developments in the sector, especially the......
The train station returns to Tirana - ARRSH opens the tender for the 4.2 km segment, fund limit 1.5 billion lek
The restoration of the train station in Tirana is expected to cost 1.5 billion lek, excluding VAT, as the Albanian Railways has opened the tender for the......
Malaj: Committed to building a quality and reliable internal audit system
The Minister of Finance, Petrit Malaj, participated in the conference “Strengthening Internal Audit”,......
Rama: OBP, a major leap forward for transparency and efficiency in tenders
Prime Minister Edi Rama praised the role of the Centralized Purchasing Operator (CPO), considering it as one of the main instruments of public procurement......
Procurement with AI, the government launches the project for the new system - Rama: Albania with more positive indicators than the EU average for bidders
Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that work is underway to establish a new public procurement system, which will be based on artificial intelligence and......
Businesses, over 2200 violations found - From failure to issue tax invoices to undeclared employees
Businesses have been caught with a series of violations during the exercise of their economic activity. The Directorate of Verification and Coordination in......
Albanians speak less, but consume more internet - AKEP: Social networks and online communication are changing user behavior
Mobile internet usage continues to grow rapidly in Albania, as citizens increasingly move away from traditional communication via calls and SMS. According to......
What is the return on investment in coastal properties? Durrës leads with 5.7% per year, followed by Golemi and Saranda
Buying a home in Albania is increasingly seen not only as a residential investment, but also as a way to generate stable rental income. According to the......
Mineral exploitation, 525 active permits - Chromium and limestone dominate production, AKBN publishes the latest data
Data from the National Agency for Natural Resources show that during the years 2021–2025, the production of metallic minerals and construction materials has......
"EU enlargement is a strategic choice" - Minister Hoxha at the meeting of EU and Western Balkan Foreign Ministers
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, participated in the informal meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the EU countries and their......
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Non-performing loans return to 3.85% in March/ Banks maintain stability, bad loans remain below 4%
The non-performing loan ratio in the Albanian banking system increased slightly to 3.85% at the end of March 2026, after the 3.8% level recorded in February.......
Religious diversity in the world/ Where does Albania stand on the global map of religions?
Religious diversity in the world presents a very diverse picture, ranging from societies where several faiths coexist in a balanced way, to countries where a......
Food remains expensive/ Fish and meat with the strongest price increase
Tensions in the Middle East have begun to be reflected in the Albanian market, mainly through increased transportation costs, keeping the prices of food and......
Albania and the EU, from negotiations to weight in the economy/ While accession negotiations continue, the Union remains the most important partner
From the establishment of diplomatic relations with the European Community in 1991, to the opening of membership negotiations and the process of negotiating......
Wolt "conquers" Albanians' phones/ The delivery platform is rivaling artificial intelligence applications
Artificial intelligence applications are dominating the Albanian smartphone market. According to the latest data published by Appfigures, users in Albania......
How much does it cost to discover the Albanian Riviera? Prices are rising slightly, but the country remains among the most economical destinations in the region
Exploring Albanian nature and beauty is increasingly becoming one of the main reasons why domestic and foreign tourists choose Albania as a destination. The......
Businesses "give up" on overdrafts, increase investments/ New credit for private non-financial corporations increases by 7.2% in the first three months
New business credit continued to grow in the first quarter of 2026, supported by the expansion of financing in some of the main segments of the economy.......
We sell fish expensively, but consume it cheaply/ Trade balance, negative. While consumption is about 8-9 kg per person per year
Albania is increasingly exporting fish products, but at the same time remains dependent on imports to supply the domestic market. The latest data highlights......
Housing in Albania, more difficult for locals than for foreigners/ Eurostat: Albanians face housing difficulties more often
Amid rising housing prices and the difficulty of affording rent or loans, a significant portion of the population has encountered housing problems at some......
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What does the Energy Community assessment mean for Albania? Heating and cooling: part of national planning
Yesterday, the Energy Community Secretariat welcomed Albania's submission of the Commitment Document for the Decarbonisation of the Heating and Cooling......
EU-India Free Trade Agreement - Analysis/ Possible tariff reduction for wine and olive oil
After nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, the European Union and India are set to announce the political conclusion of a free trade agreement.......
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?
Why does OSHEE take out loans when its balance sheets are profitable? By Fatos Çoçoli The government approved several decisions in its last meeting, one of......
Non-performing loans, Bank of Albania: There was a slight increase in March
According to the latest data from the Bank of Albania, the non-performing loan ratio in March reached 3.85%, up from 3.8% a month earlier. But on an annual......
Gold is included in the CBK reserve portfolio - A historic moment in the development of Kosovo's official reserve assets
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK) has marked a historic moment in the development of the official reserve assets of the Republic of Kosovo,......
Serbia releases additional oil reserves - Extends fuel export ban
The Serbian government has decided to release additional quantities of oil from reserves and further extend the ban on fuel exports to protect the market......
"The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil in two months" - Aramco head warns of slowing market recovery
The world has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if flows resume, Saudi......
More is spent on housing and services - Which EU capitals have rents higher than minimum wages?
Housing and utility bills are the largest category of expenditure for European households. According to the latest Eurostat figures, 23.6% of household......
American households, record debt of 18.8 trillion USD - Late payment rates are rising on credit cards, student loans
Household debt in the US reached a record $18.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, $4.6 trillion more than at the end of 2019, according to the New York......
FIFA, separate ceremonies for the World Cup - Mexico,...
FIFA announced on Friday that it will hold separate opening ceremonies before the first match in each of the three host countries for this year's World Cup,......
What are the jobs of the future for young people? -...
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns about potential job losses, but according to LinkedIn, it is also creating new professional......
Frenchman wins Picasso painting worth 1 million euros -...
A Frenchman has won a Picasso painting worth 1 million euros in a non-profit lottery. The winner, Ari Hodara, a 59-year-old software engineer from Paris, was......
Where is it worth living in 2026? - The "golden" list of...
European urban life is rapidly transforming, as a new comprehensive study for 2026 reveals which cities are managing to balance quality of life, economic......
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5.8 billion lek for the Elbasan bypass - ARRSH opens tenders for the first 2 phases, aiming to reduce traffic in Bradashesh
With a limit fund of almost 5.8 billion lekë, the Albanian Road Authority has opened 2 tender procedures for the construction of the Tirana - Elbasan......
"Targeted measures for rising energy prices" - IMF urges EU countries to protect families and businesses
European countries have failed to offer targeted measures to protect households and businesses suffering from high energy prices, the International Monetary......
The Transparency Board reduces fuel prices again, oil drops to 193 lek/liter
The Transparency Board has once again decided to reduce fuel prices in the domestic market. At the meeting held on May 8, 2026, new ceiling prices for the......
"LOST NAME"/Why Noli gave SHENGINI the name "WILLSON", in honor of the American President!
By Kreshnik Kucaj In the session of February 2, 1924, the Albanian parliament observed 5 minutes of mourning. Two days earlier, in the United States of......
DOSSIER/ What happened when Tirana became the capital? Housing crisis and rents, higher than in Paris and London
The history of Tirana in the first years of Albania's independence is full of events that deeply influenced its development. Wars, invasions and natural and......
From Trieste to Tirana/ Stories of famous insurance companies! Agricultural insurance existed before the 90s
The insurance market in Albania begins to develop in the 20s-30s, when the country knows a new phase of economic development and investments. In this period,......
Who built the "Lake Hills" in Tirana? 1951 project for the Capital Megapark
By Kreshnik KUÇAJ In November 1951, Deputy Prime Minister Hysni Kapo signed an order that gave life to the establishment of a special commission that......
