At first glance, the increase in Albanian investments abroad could be interpreted as a sign of the financial strengthening of the private sector.After all, only economies that have managed to generate capital surpluses can invest beyond their borders.However, when...
During the decade 2015–2025, the Albanian economy has entered a new phase of connection with international markets, where one of the most significant developments is the increase in the outflow of Albanian capital abroad.According to the ALTAX Observatory analysis on...
Albania has recorded a notable acceleration in capital outflows in recent years, combining the legitimate diversification of private wealth with the possible integration of funds of questionable origin into international assets. According to Eurostat, the stock of real estate owned...
At the end of 2025, the media reported a story that shocked public opinion in Albania. A Spanish citizen, Álvaro Romillo Castillo, known as “CryptoSpain,” was arrested in Spain for a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands of people and caused...
Money laundering is a phenomenon that has a noticeable impact on sectors such as construction and real estate, especially in economies that do not have strong control and transparency mechanisms. In Albania, where the construction sector has been prone to informal...
Money laundering is a serious issue that has had a profound impact on the Albanian economy and those of the surrounding region. It stands as a major obstacle to sustainable economic development and fiscal stability. Criminal activities such as drug...
During the months of the 2024 summer season, the Ministry of Finance, with the aim of "improving financial reporting in accordance with international standards and good practices, with the support of the World Bank (WB), presented for public consultation
Inward flows of remittances have grown rapidly in recent years, with an average growth rate in the last 3 years (2021-2023) of 10.5% and dominate all other annual financial flows from sources abroad. Despite these trends, which began to increase...
In general, the Albanian economy exceeded the forecasts of domestic and foreign economists for 2023. For 2024, it seems that economists are showing a cautious approach to the forecasts of economic growth declared by the government at the level below...
The private apartment market in the country has stalled in recent months. Buying a new apartment in Albania, but especially in Tirana and cities where there is a lot of construction, is a difficult task and is particularly challenging. The biggest...
