Economy

The big picture

Electric vehicle charging tariff rises sharply from November 1

Electric vehicle charging tariff rises sharply from November 1

Albania’s Energy Regulatory Authority (ERE) has approved a significant increase in the price of electricity used to charge electric vehicles. From November 1, tariff will rise from 14 ALL per...
October 28, 2025 -
Economy
EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum opens in Tirana, calls for a “new horizon” of growth

EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum opens in Tirana, calls for a “new horizon” of growth

For the first time, policymakers, investors, and business leaders from the Western Balkans and EU member states gathered in Tirana for the EU–Western Balkans Investment Forum, supported by the European...
October 13, 2025 -
Albania
BIG wins international competition to design Albania’s “Faith Park” in Tirana

BIG wins international competition to design Albania’s “Faith Park” in Tirana

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has won the international design competition for Albania’s “Faith Park,” a landmark project that will transform a former military site in Petrela into a space...
October 13, 2025 -
Art & culture
Albania welcomed over 10 million tourists in first 9 months of 2025

Albania welcomed over 10 million tourists in first 9 months of 2025

Albania’s tourism sector continues to grow at a record pace, confirming the country’s position as one of the most attractive destinations in the region. According to the latest official data...
October 13, 2025 -
Economy
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

All Economy stories