The question of how to achieve export with the “Made in Albania” brand is not simply a marketing issue, but a national economic development strategy. It is about moving from an unidentified, valueless and reputationless export, towards a model where...
The current situation of Albanian exporters is not simply a financial or technical issue, but a structural problem of the economic model itself. In a context where the euro has significantly depreciated against the lek, the Albanian exporter finds itself...
Deposits in banks (in Lek) at the end of 2025 reached 710.6 billion Lek. In fact, given the part where most citizens in the country have low incomes, this increasing level seems like a contradiction. But the reason is...
In Tirana and the country’s major cities, the real estate market is entering a new phase, where apartment prices continue to rise while the real return from rent is gradually declining. This change is a strong economic signal, as it...
Based on the latest Eurostat data (2024) for European Union countries, as well as consolidated international sources such as Statista, Visual Capitalist, and Landgeist for non-EU countries, the homeownership rate in Albania is estimated at around 95.9–96% for the period...
The structure of economic growth in Albania for 2026 is mainly based on domestic consumption and tourism, considering that exports remain limited and industrial production is relatively low. Domestic consumption benefits from wage growth and remittances from emigrants, while tourism...
Albania continues to offer high investment potential in 2026, particularly in the context of the European integration process and the support of international funds. According to data from the Bank of Albania, the IMF, and the World Bank, the economy...
The construction sector contributes up to 40% of global CO₂ emissions, but in Albania, the air pollution crisis has taken on tragic human dimensions, extending far beyond just the construction industry. According to data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) for...
Yesterday’s plenary session concluded the formal process of approving the 2026 Budget, with the governing majority securing the necessary votes without difficulty and without engaging in a meaningful debate on the structural issues the budget entails.The total value of the...
The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment and Trade approved on December 9 the state draft budget for 2026, with a total value of 886 billion lek (around €8.2 billion), sending it to the plenary session of Parliament for final voting....
