Why is this important: The museum will promote cultural tourism beyond the summer season, provide educational opportunities, and encourage community participation, fostering a deeper connection to Albanian identity for both locals and the wider diaspora.

Why is this important: Albania’s rail network has been severely degraded over the past four decades. The current project, backed by the EU and the EBRD, marks the most ambitious upgrading project yet for the country’s railways and is expected to significantly reduce car traffic between Tirana, Durrës and Rinas which is positioned as a core public transport hub.

Why is this important: Fewer births mean fewer young people entering the workforce and a faster rise in the share of elderly citizens. Over time, that pressures schools, pensions and health services, and intensifies the need for policies that support families and improve childcare and housing.

Why is this important: Lower NPLs mean a healthier banking sector and stronger credit quality. A cleaner loan book reduces risk costs for banks and supports new lending to households and businesses.

Why is this important: European couples increasingly choose Albania over pricier Mediterranean locations thanks to lower costs, authentic settings and local cuisine. The trend brings higher-value visitors, longer stays and wider promotion of Albania’s image abroad.