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...
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...
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...
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...
Ten years after the entry into force of the Law on Strategic Investments, Albania faces not just a reflection, but a grim mirror that can no longer be avoided. Albania confronts a bitter balance sheet and a fundamental question: Has this law...
At the Hague Summit in June 2025, NATO countries adopted a bold new target: increasing defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035. This target is not merely symbolic. It is a clear sign that the Alliance is transitioning...
Albania has made significant strides in digitalizing state-citizen relations. The e-Albania portal has become a mandatory entry point for a range of public services, including tax-related ones. Forms are no longer submitted in plastic folders. For several years now, citizens and businesses...
At the conclusion of the first day of the so-called “National Dialogue on Agriculture and Rural Development,” Prime Minister Rama announced the suspension of AKU’s (Food Safety and Veterinary Agency) activities as a drastic measure, reasoning that this agency “does...
