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...
We often hear politicians, analysts, or even professionals and individuals with a comfortable standard of living say, “We are now better off than before.” This kind of comparison is not just flawed; it is mostly dangerous and intellectually inappropriate. It creates...
In the second half of 2025, the Albanian economy finds itself in a delicate transition phase, with macroeconomic indicators presenting a dual picture: on one hand, stable economic growth, a strong labor market, and increasing purchasing power, and on the...
Since 2020, the Albanian economy has faced a series of complex challenges. On one hand, inflation has experienced a significant increase, driven not only by domestic factors but also by turmoil and risks in the global economy. On the other...
At a time when the Albanian market must strive to consolidate competition rules, structure relationships among actors, and regain trust after decades of political interventions and ad hoc regulations, the Albanian government announces two policies marking a profound turning point...
When elephants fight, only the grass is crushed. This expression seems more relevant than ever, as the economic standoff between the United States and the European Union risks turning into a tariff clash with repercussions that will extend far beyond the...
At a time when the Bank of Albania has taken necessary measures by imposing limits on lending to the real estate sector, we must be clear. This is not just a technical measure but an alarm for the entire economic and...
