The quarterly data from INSTAT indicate that the services sector in Albania continued to grow during the second quarter of 2025, with positive performance across most key activities, reflecting a revival in consumption and economic activity following challenges in previous...
Economic forecasting in developing economies such as Albania faces a dual challenge closely tied to the complex nature of political decision-making and economic planning. On one hand, there is the need for forecasts that are reliable, accurate, and time-consistent, offering...
INSTAT data for Q2 2025 show a mixed picture for manufacturing and related economic activities The latest figures reveal a diverse economic dynamic, where some sectors are facing declines while others continue to grow at a solid pace, reflecting a differentiated...
Retail trade in Albania continues to show signs of stability and growth in economic activity during the second quarter of 2025. According to INSTAT data, the sales volume index reached 117.1, marking a 6.2% annual increase compared to the second...
Preliminary data from the Ministry of Finance for the period January–August 2025 show a stable performance in revenues and spending discipline, but comparisons with the same period of last year and indicator analysis highlight significant challenges requiring strategic attention. Budget revenues...
In recent years, the cross-border payment system has entered a phase of profound transformation, reflecting not only technological developments but also the geopolitical tensions in the region. The modernization and digitalization of the payment system are among the key initiatives aimed...
The rise in housing prices in Albania is producing a double effect. On the one hand, it increases the wealth of households and businesses with more real estate, giving them easier access to credit. On the other hand, it is...
When entering an administrative office in a major Albanian city, the first feeling is a mixed one. Everything appears new and orderly. New furniture, windows that allow more natural light, relaxing spaces, digital boards showing the queue number, and even...
In Albania, the story of the employee who waits for their salary and does not receive it on time has become commonplace, almost no longer shocking anyone. Employees across various sectors—from construction to services, from the garment industry to call...
The rise in housing prices in Albania is producing a double effect. On the one hand, it increases the wealth of families and businesses with more property, enabling them easier access to credit. On the other hand, it is creating...
