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First test flight lands at Vlora Airport, marking milestone for new terminal

First test flight lands at Vlora Airport, marking milestone for new terminal

The first test (certification) flight has landed at the newly built Vlora Airport, signaling the start of its operational phase. Prime Minister Edi Rama and Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku...
May 8, 2025 -
Economy
In protest outside Ministry of Energy, Kaçinar residents demand halt to hydropower project

In protest outside Ministry of Energy, Kaçinar residents demand halt to hydropower project

Dozens of residents from Kaçinar in Mirdita gathered in front of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy today, demanding an immediate halt to the construction of four hydropower plants by...
May 2, 2025 -
Albania
Growing interest from foreign tech firms in Albania highlights digital shift

Growing interest from foreign tech firms in Albania highlights digital shift

Foreign tech companies are increasingly choosing Albania to expand their coding and software operations. According to the Albanian government, this trend is no longer driven by cheap labor but by...
April 30, 2025 -
Economy
Credit surge in key sectors supports Albania’s export growth

Credit surge in key sectors supports Albania’s export growth

New data from the Bank of Albania shows that credit from second-tier banks is increasingly being directed toward the most productive and profitable sectors of the economy—a trend that is...
April 30, 2025 -
Economy
Edi Rama: Albania on track to become energy independent and net exporter

Edi Rama: Albania on track to become energy independent and net exporter

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking during meetings in Fier on Tuesday, outlined Albania’s progress and future ambitions in the energy sector, pledging that the country is on the path to...
April 29, 2025 -
Economy
Albania’s economy grows 4.1% in 2024 despite global uncertainties

Albania’s economy grows 4.1% in 2024 despite global uncertainties

In an increasingly volatile world, Albania has managed to maintain economic stability. According to the latest report from the Bank of Albania, the country’s economy expanded by 4.1% in 2024,...
April 28, 2025 -
Economy

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