Why is this important: The data confirms a continued boom in Albania’s real estate market, despite tightening credit conditions and growing affordability concerns. In just six months, apartment prices across the country increased by 23.6%, with Tirana outpacing the rest of the market. The central bank attributes the price hikes to rising construction costs — including wages, energy, and transport — and sustained demand for housing.

Why is this important: The airport is expected to become a key hub for tourism and economic development in the southern region, opening access to one of Albania’s most visited coastal areas. Its scale and strategic location promise to transform regional travel and logistics.

Why is this important: The plan is designed to ease the financial burden on businesses, resolve long-standing tax disputes, and reduce opportunities for corruption through simplified procedures and artificial intelligence in tax administration. According to the Prime Minister, this is not an electoral ploy but a substantive effort to build a transparent and fair fiscal environment.

Why is this important: Since the war in Ukraine, Albania has signaled its intent to redevelop its defense manufacturing sector. The country is home to three former weapons and munitions factories, all degraded after years of inactivity. Now, the government says it is in talks with major NATO-aligned defense companies to reopen these plants — not only to meet domestic defense needs but also to export military equipment.