The second quarter of 2025 recorded a 3.51% real growth rate in Albania’s economy, reflecting a moderate recovery after the challenges of recent years.Although this growth is a positive signal, its true value for the economy, the state budget,...
Albania’s economic history shows that the country has gone through different periods of growth, often closely linked to new political spaces and economic opportunities. After 1991, economic liberalization and large-scale privatizations created an initial boost in productivity, but it was...
Albania is producing more and more waste, yet the institutions tasked with managing this burden, namely local authorities and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, behave as if this reality does not exist.National strategies are approved, documents are multiplied, but...
In recent years, the idea of a cash-free Albania has gained significant attention, closely tied to the country’s process of European Union integration and the modernization of its financial system. However, while the vision sounds promising, the reality is far...
In a typical morning in Tirana, a small shop sees an increase in the number of clients and new buyers. This is one of the real faces of an Albania that, in 2025, is experiencing economic growth of around 3.5%,...
Albania finds itself at a delicate juncture where its monetary policy no longer wields the influence it once did. While the central bank has raised interest rates and maintained the stability of the lek, a significant portion of the economy...
The second quarter of 2025 presents a complex picture of the Albanian economy, where contrasts between sectors are clear and essential for understanding economic development trends. While some sectors, particularly services and trade, show high dynamism and stable growth in...
The latest figures from the Ministry of Finance show an unusual reality for Albanian public finances. Budget revenues for the period January–August 2025 have exceeded the plan by over 69 million euros. At first glance, this is a significant achievement. But...
The implementation of the rules for deductions from the tax base and the progressive rates of personal income tax is based on Law no. 29/2023, dated 30.3.2023 “On Income Tax”, as well as on General Instruction no. 26, dated 8.9.2023...
The economy appears to advance with figures that draw attention. Services face dynamism, retail is growing, while construction is one of the few productive sectors carrying weight. Yet, when we delve deeper into citizens’ daily lives, the picture becomes concerning. The...
