Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory responses, are causing major concerns in global energy markets. These developments have led to a sudden increase in oil prices, fueling a “cost-push” inflation,...
Albania, as a country with considerable energy resources, a producer of crude oil, with potential in gas and a regional leader in renewable energy, has entered a new phase of economic development for the second half of the decade we...
The Western Balkans has always been a region closely linked to the fate of Europe and global developments. After decades of efforts to overcome the legacy of conflicts and to integrate into European structures, the engine of economic convergence that has...
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...
The public investment budget for 2026 is structured around a combination of domestic and foreign funds, primarily supporting infrastructure, energy, and urban/rural projects. The following analysis shows that real priorities are often dominated by the continuation of existing projects, while the...
According to the latest INSTAT data, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period January–September 2025 recorded a year-on-year increase of around 2.3–2.4% compared to the same period in 2024. This indicates a moderate but steady inflation trend, with a...
The second quarter of 2025 presents a complex picture of the Albanian economy, where contrasts between sectors are clear and essential for understanding economic development trends. While some sectors, particularly services and trade, show high dynamism and stable growth in...
Where to invest in Albania in 2025 and why? is a study supported by ALTAX, as a guide to the potential of each sector, including risk assessment, development opportunities and impacts on the local economy. It aims to help...
Could this affect imports, the economy and Albanian families? We think so and here's why! In these early days of 2025, the increase in the price of gas for consumption is being announced for the economy and families in mainly European countries...
Investimet në TEC-e lundruese si Tigri 1 dhe Tigri 3 varen nga disa faktorë kyç që lidhen me efikasitetin, koston, dhe nevojat energjetike të vendit ose rajonit ku janë vendosur. Për të analizuar nëse janë investime efektive, duhet të shqyrtohen...
