Over the past five years, data on tourist overnight stays show a positive and dynamic outlook for tourism in Albania, reflecting a rapid recovery and resilience in the development of this key sector for the domestic economy. After the challenging...
During the period 2021–2025, tourism in Albania has moved from a post-pandemic recovery phase to a consolidation phase with clear growth trends. Data on overnight stays (the number of nights spent by visitors in accommodation facilities) show not only a...
At a time when the debate over the efficiency of fiscal policies is more alive than ever, Albania stands as a typical case of an economy that has surpassed the minimal fiscal threshold for development, yet still struggles to build...
According to the latest data published by INSTAT for March 2025, the average gross salary in Albania reaches 82,210 lek per month. However, this average conceals a deep regional inequality that is growing at a worrying pace. In the capital,...
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...
The historic decision of the Hague summit and its strategic implications for AlbaniaThe historic decision of the Hague Summit on June 25, 2025, which requires NATO member states to increase defense spending to 5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by...
From a citizen and business perspective, with a focus on the reasons for the performance and the consequencesIn the first five months of 2025, public expenditures reached 265.5 billion ALL, marking a significant increase of 12.2% compared to 2024 and...
Albania is the only country in the region without a functioning capital market, a gap that is becoming a visible obstacle to economic development and financial justice.At a time when Albania claims to advance towards a formalized, diversified, and integrated...
French President Emmanuel Macron declared in Tirana a statement that will remain long in the attention of the public and political elites:“I encourage you to invest in Albania, because you have strong leadership – and not only because he is...
The ALTAX Center is pleased to invite you to the presentation of its latest study on money outside banks linked to the informal economy in Albania. The study will analyze the key factors contributing to the growth of cash outside...
