News Albania: Albania’s Green Taxonomy Sets New Investment Rules and Brings EU Goals Closer
First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania Natasha Ahmetaj described the finalisation of the process as an important achievement, crediting the EIB’s contribution and cooperation between institutions.
News Albania: Albania Estate Launch New Albania Real Estate Website
New York, NY, December 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The new website aims to become the largest Albanian real estate portal containing Albania Property for Sale and Rent including apartments, villas, shops, ...
News Albania: Moody's keeps Albania's credit rating at Ba3, upgrades outlook to positive
Credit rating agency Moody's said it has decided to maintain Albania's foreign and local currency issuer ratings and foreign currency senior unsecured ratings at Ba3, while upgrading its economic outlook to positive from stable, reflecting stronger fiscal and external positions.
News Albania: Albanian garment industry unravels amid coronavirus pandemic
Ardian Lami had been a waiter for 15 years when he found himself without a job after Albania shut down bars and restaurants in March because of the coronavirus outbreak. Urged by his wife Albana, he began working for her employer, CityTex, Workwear&Uniforms, one of 762 garment and shoe factories producing goods for foreign clients, a sector employing 70,000 people and making up 42% of Albania's exports. With bars in Albania opening on Monday to serve clients outside at a safe distance from each other, Lami did not answer a call from his former employer.
News Albania: Albanian fruit and vegetable exports up 18% in february
The export of "Made in Albania" fruits and vegetables continues to grow. Anila Denaj, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated that February saw an 18% rise in export quantity and a 15% ...
News Albania: Albania tomato exports blocked in Croatia
The State Police in Albania announced that three people have been arrested in Berat following the blocking and destruction of around 8 tons of tomatoes by Croatian authorities. The shipment, exported ...
News Albania: ECOFIN Council - Joint conclusions of the economic and financial dialogue with partners from the region, 05 May 2026
In the margins of the meeting of the Economic and Finance Affairs Council, on 5 May, representatives of the EU Member States, the Regional partners, the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as representatives of the central banks of the regional partners met for their annual
News Albania: ECOFIN Council - Joint conclusions of the economic and financial dialogue with partners from the region, 13 May 2025
In the margins of the meeting of the Economic and Finance Affairs Council, on 13 May, the current and two incoming presidencies (Poland, Denmark and Cyprus) as well as the Commission, the ECB, Western Balkans partners, Türkiye, Moldova and Ukraine as an observer discussed together in the annual
News Albania: S&P sees Albania’s GDP growth at avg 3% in 2027-2029 - finmin
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) expects Albania's economy to expand by an average 3% in the 2027-2029 period, the country's finance ministry said, quoting an agency report which does not constitute a rating action.
News Albania: Albania's annual GDP growth slows slightly in Q2
Albania's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by an annual 3.61% in the second quarter of 2026, after growing by 3.71% in the first quarter, the statistics office, INSTAT, said on Tuesday.
News Albania: Growing Pains: Albania’s Farmers Find Pathway to EU Markets Hard to Follow
Albania’s huge agricultural sector is seeking to expand into European markets to flourish – but issues over old-fashioned methods, low productivity, banned pesticides and corruption stand in the way.
News Albania: Albania at Bits & Pretzels: Minister Ibrahimaj and Bavarian Minister Dr. Mehring Meet to Discuss Cooperation on Innovation
The Albanian stand was also visited by Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Bavarian Government, accompanied by the ministers ...
News Albania: €90 million EU financial package for Durrës – Rrogozhina railway upgrade in Albania
The EU funds, consisting of a €60.5 million grant under the Western Balkans Investment Framework and a €30 million loan from EIB Global, will help to modernise the 34 km railway line. The financial package was signed at a ceremony held in Tirana, attended by high-level representatives from the
News Albania: Albania’s First Green Agro-Tourism Business Kazerma e Cerenit Nominated for Prestigious Sustainable Tourism Award
Kazerma e Cerenit, the first green agro-tourism business in Albania, has been nominated for the Sustainable Tourism Award at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2023. This nomination is a recognition ...
News Albania: Taking Advantage Of Albania's Emergence As A Green Energy Leader
Once known as Illyria, a land of eagles and home to one of the earliest European settlements, modern Albania stands today as a country blessed with abundant natural resources. Throughout its history, ...
News Albania: Albanian agricultural exports reach €570 million in 2024
Agricultural exports from Albania increased to €570 million in 2024, escalating from €150 million in 2013, as reported by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Anila Denaj. Denaj ...
News Albania: Albania’s Parliament Approves $302 Million US Defense Loan
Albania’s parliament approved a $302 million US loan to fund military purchases, as the NATO member steps up defense spending and prepares to host the alliance’s next summit. Lawmakers in Tirana ...
News Albania: Albania Bank Governor Faces Prosecution Threat Over Fraudulent Loans
Prosecutors say Gent Sejko has questions to answer over a dodgy company that harassed some 17,000 Albanians for nonexistant loans, and which operated under bank's license for years. In 2016, Kristo ...
