Economy & Finance
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...