"High dependence on remittances" - Migration survey presented, Dhuli: It...
The Family Migration Survey was presented this Monday, where it is estimated that around 1.6 million Albanians live abroad. The Director of INSTAT, Elsa......
"We are finalizing the development bank" - Rama, with farmers: We will...
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting with farmers in Elbasan. During his speech, Prime Minister Rama stated that the agriculture and rural development......
New 110 kV power line/ Zogu i Zi-Tirana Center, strengthening the...
With a limit fund of around 287 million lekë, the Transmission System Operator has opened the tender for the construction of the 110 kV Zogu i Zi – Tirana......
Physical cash resists, cash transactions increase - BoA: 694 billion lek...
Despite the development of digital banking services, physical bank counters continue to remain an important point for conducting transactions in Albania.......
Physical cash resists, cash transactions increase - BoA: 694 billion lek cash circulated at physical counters in just three months
Despite the development of digital banking services, physical bank counters continue to remain an important point for conducting transactions in Albania.......
Insurance, Albanians pay only when they are obligated - AMF: Motor and debtor's life dominate. Zero contracts for 9 other types of products
When it comes to insurance, Albanians continue to pay only for what is mandatory, with domestic MTPL insurance holding a record. Third-party motor liability......
Cadastral reform, "key" to foreign investments - Reduces transaction costs and stimulates investor interest
The reform aimed at increasing the transparency and efficiency of cadastral services is considered one of the most important for improving the business......
Chief Administrator of AAPSK: Social reuse of confiscated assets, an instrument against inequalities and discrimination
The Chief Administrator of the Agency for the Administration of Sequestered and Confiscated Assets (AAPSK), Risena Xhaja, delivered the welcoming speech......
Decarbonizing the energy sector - Energy Community Report: 60% progress
The Energy Community has published the annual implementation report for 2025, assessing Albania's progress in the decarbonization process of the energy......
Switzerland, "optimistic" for 2026 - US tariff cuts improve economic outlook
The Swiss government has improved its forecast for economic growth in 2026. This comes after an agreement with the United States to reduce import tariffs, a......
Employment in the energy sector, double the global rate - The industry employed 76 million people last year, with a 2.2% increase
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that by 2024, the rate of employment growth in the energy sector was twice as high as in the......
"High dependence on remittances" - Migration survey presented, Dhuli: It shapes Albanian society
The Family Migration Survey was presented this Monday, where it is estimated that around 1.6 million Albanians live abroad. The Director of INSTAT, Elsa......
"We are finalizing the development bank" - Rama, with farmers: We will close payments for the support scheme within the year
Prime Minister Edi Rama held a meeting with farmers in Elbasan. During his speech, Prime Minister Rama stated that the agriculture and rural development......
New 110 kV power line/ Zogu i Zi-Tirana Center, strengthening the transmission network in the capital
With a limit fund of around 287 million lekë, the Transmission System Operator has opened the tender for the construction of the 110 kV Zogu i Zi – Tirana......
Physical cash resists, cash transactions increase - BoA: 694 billion lek cash circulated at physical counters in just three months
Despite the development of digital banking services, physical bank counters continue to remain an important point for conducting transactions in Albania.......
Banks in Kosovo increase service fees - Up to 100%, despite making record profits
Some commercial banks in Kosovo have increased the prices of some of their services for their clients this year. Fees for cash withdrawals at branches, card......
Kosovo, with an ammunition production factory - Strengthening the country's security, but also economic development
After more than 30 years, Kosovo is expected to have its own ammunition production factory again. The factory will be built near Gjakova, in the city's......
Investors "choose" Kosovo - Foreign direct investments increased by 20% in 2025
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Kosovo reached 730.2 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, up from 605.7 million euros in the same......
Kosovo Chamber of Commerce sues energy regulator - Requests implementation of court decision: ERO is violating the free market
The Kosovo Chamber of Commerce has sued the energy regulator for failing to implement the Supreme Court's decision, which repealed several provisions of the......
The Thessaloniki-Skopje oil pipeline resumes operations - It had been suspended since 2013
After more than ten years of interruption, the Thessaloniki-Skopje oil pipeline is returning to operation, after in 2013 the Greek company "Hellenic......
North Macedonia approves 2026 budget - Forecasts deficit of 3.5% of GDP. Revenues, over 6 billion euros
The Parliament of North Macedonia approved the budget for 2026, which foresees a deficit corresponding to 3.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or 636.7......
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......
The challenges of migration in North Macedonia - One in three students wants to leave the country
Young people in North Macedonia continue to see emigration as a priority. According to the latest report, around a third of students are looking to leave the......
Switzerland, "optimistic" for 2026 - US tariff cuts improve economic outlook
The Swiss government has improved its forecast for economic growth in 2026. This comes after an agreement with the United States to reduce import tariffs, a......
Food prices in Europe - Which countries are the most expensive?
Food is one of the largest expenses for families in Europe, accounting for an average of around 11.9% of expenses across the European Union, while in......
Greece, a "magnet" for Americans - Visitors from the US increased by 21% in the October-November period
American tourist demand for Greece is continuing to grow at the end of the year, according to data on passenger traffic from the US at Athens airport. In......
"Immigration remains an opportunity for Europe" - Spanish Minister: Data reflects positive contribution
Spain's Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, stated that immigration remains an economic opportunity for the European Union, even though the debate around it is......
Trump limits AI laws - Signs law that "curbs" state technology regulations
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence, which aims to prevent the proliferation of different state laws on......
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......
Fed cuts interest rate - Chairman Powell seeks to restore economic stability before leaving
The Federal Reserve announced a cut in the key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, or 25 basis points, bringing the target range to......
Trump seeks to renovate Washington Airport - US President criticizes condition of facility, proposes new project
President Donald Trump said his administration intends to rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the US capital's main international......
Employment in the energy sector, double the global rate - The industry employed 76 million people last year, with a 2.2% increase
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that by 2024, the rate of employment growth in the energy sector was twice as high as in the......
AI drives copper prices "skyrocketing" - High demand for data centers and supply shortages are the reasons
Copper is rapidly approaching $12,000 a ton, driven by expectations of increased demand from data centers supporting artificial intelligence. Another......
Lukoil assets still pending - US extends deadline for talks until January 17
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it is authorizing certain transactions for the negotiation and entry into contingent contracts for the......
Extremes of world wealth - the richest 60,000 people own more than half the global population
A new Global Inequality Report warns that fewer than 60,000 of the world's richest people own more wealth than half the global population combined. The......