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Consumer prices up 2.4% in September, driven by housing and utilities

Consumer prices up 2.4% in September, driven by housing and utilities

Albania’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% year-on-year in September 2025, up from 1.9% a year earlier, according to data published by INSTAT. On a monthly basis, prices increased...
October 9, 2025 -
Economy
Moody’s reaffirms Albania’s credit rating at Ba3 with a stable outlook

Moody’s reaffirms Albania’s credit rating at Ba3 with a stable outlook

The international credit rating agency Moody’s has reaffirmed Albania’s sovereign credit rating at Ba3 with a stable outlook, citing the country’s macroeconomic stability and resilience in the face of multiple...
October 9, 2025 -
Economy
New York Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to explore business and tourism opportunities

New York Mayor Eric Adams visits Albania to explore business and tourism opportunities

New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrived in Albania on Sunday for a four-day visit focused on strengthening ties in business, tourism, and innovation. On Monday, he is scheduled to...
October 7, 2025 -
Albania
EBRD maintains Albania’s economic growth forecast at 3.5%

EBRD maintains Albania’s economic growth forecast at 3.5%

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept its growth forecast for Albania unchanged at 3.5% for both 2025 and 2026. The decision signals confidence in the country’s...
September 29, 2025 -
Economy
Government unveils 2025–2029 debt management strategy

Government unveils 2025–2029 debt management strategy

The Albanian government has put forward for public consultation a new Debt Management Strategy for the 2025–2029 period. At the end of 2024, public debt stood at 1.365 trillion ALL,...
September 25, 2025 -
Economy
Albania’s credit rating reaffirmed at “BB” with stable outlook by S&P

Albania’s credit rating reaffirmed at “BB” with stable outlook by S&P

International credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed Albania’s sovereign credit rating at “BB” with a “stable” outlook, signaling confidence in the country’s macroeconomic stability despite global challenges. Why...
September 22, 2025 -
Economy

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