“Real estate and construction boosted the economy” - EBRD Report: Foreign direct investment reached a record level in 2025
In its latest report, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) estimates that Albania's economy grew by 3.7% last year, supported by real estate, construction and information technology (ICT) services. While industry and agriculture contracted due to a strong local currency and weak external demand.
According to the EBRD, consumption and services exports offset a decline in goods exports. The current account recorded a small surplus, supported by tourism and remittances, even as the goods deficit widened.
“Foreign direct investment reached a record high in 2025, concentrated in real estate and financial services. Inflation stood at 2.3 percent in December 2025, although core inflation increased due to rising rents.
The key interest rate was cut to 2.5 percent in July 2025 and has remained unchanged since then. Meanwhile, the EBRD forecasts that economic growth is expected to remain close to 3.5% in 2026 and 2027, supported by reforms that align regulations with those in the EU and potential EU-funded investments.
But, in the report, the EBRD also warns of risks, such as climate-related ones, particularly droughts that affect energy production, while noting that these risks are partially mitigated by a more diverse mix of renewable sources.
How much did global tariffs affect developing countries? - EBRD report: Economies were minimally affected
US tariffs have changed the direction of trade, allowing for stronger-than-expected economic growth in some emerging markets, the European Bank for......
Barcelona increases daily tax for tourists - Up to 15 euros starting in April, one of the highest in Europe
Tourists in Barcelona could be taxed up to 15 euros a night after the city raised its tourism tax to one of the highest in Europe as part of efforts to curb......
Producing sneakers with robots! - Successful trial of sports brand in South Korea
Sportswear brand On Running has opened a factory in Busan, South Korea, using robots to produce sneakers and plans to open more robot factories in the United......
General decline in the foreign exchange market – Dollar, Franc and Pound weaken!
The US dollar has marked a slight decline this morning, as well as the day before, being bought today at 81.1 lek and being sold at 82.1 lek according to the......
AAPSK, 160 million lek for law enforcement institutions in 2025 - Other funds for SPAK, police and courts in 2026!
The Sequestered and Confiscated Assets Administration Agency (AAPSK) continued during 2025 to play an active role in financially supporting law enforcement......
Shtrenjtohen përsëri ushqimet, INSTAT: IHÇK gjatë muajit janar 2026 u rrit me 2,3%
Shtrenjtimi i çmimit të ushqimeve ka vijuar edhe përgjatë muajit janar 2026. Këtë e konfirmon matja zyrtare e INSTAT, sipas të cilës Indeksi i Harmonizuar i......
Customs-AKU cooperation strengthened to guarantee food safety
The Director General of Customs, Besmir Beja, held a meeting today with the Director General of the National Food Authority, Blerina Gjylameti, in the......
Inflacioni në fillimin e vitit tejkalon Europën/ Norma në muajin janar regjistrohet në 2.3%
Sipas të dhënave mujore të publikuara nga Instituti i Statistikave, inflacioni i matur me metodën europiane (IHÇK) në janar 2026 rezulton në nivelin 2.3%,......
