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November 15, 2022 4:57 pm
Govt Approves Kashari Economic Zone

TIRANA, November 15 The Council of Ministers approved a decision on a Technology and Economic Development Area (TEDA), Tirana area. Also known as Kashari TEDA, the economic zone aims at attracting investors operating in a wide array of industries such as automotive manufacturing, information technology, and communications, pharmaceuticals, household appliances, agro-processing, manufacturing, etc. The TEDA…
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October 5, 2022 5:52 pm
BoA Pushes Key Rate to 2.25% to Curb Inflation

TIRANA, October 5 The Bank of Albania (BoA) raised its key interest rate to 2.25% on Wednesday. The decision aims to cool off inflation that came in at 7.5 percent and 8.0 percent respectively in July and August, confirmed BoA’s governor Gent Sejko during a press announcement. “Recent information suggests that increased supply and uncertainty…
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July 19, 2022 5:16 pm
The EU Opens Accession Negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

TIRANA, July 19 Today, Tuesday 19 will go down in the history of Albania’s path towards its membership in the European Union. The EU held the long-awaited first intergovernmental conferences with Albania and North Macedonia, as Skopje, finally solved its dispute with Bulgaria. The conference follows March’s 2020 decision of the Council of the EU…
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July 1, 2022 3:55 pm
Albania moves to Legalize Medical, Industrial Cannabis Cultivation

TIRANA, July 1 A minimum of Lek 1 billion (approx. Euro 840 million) and a surface area of cultivation of cannabis no less than five hectares, will be among the main requirements to obtain a cultivation license in Albania. The newest proposed bill on ‘The control of cannabis and its products cultivation and processing for…
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June 29, 2022 2:47 pm
How does Tirana Compare Globally for Expat Cost of Living

TIRANA, June 29 Cheaper than Nairobi and more expensive than Budapest, Albanian capital Tirana ranked 161st in the HR company Mercer’s 2022 Cost of Living survey. The publication reveals the most and least expensive cities for international employees, ex-pats, digital nomads, and anyone who gets paid while traveling around the world. In the list that…

Govt Approves Kashari Economic Zone

BoA Pushes Key Rate to 2.25% to Curb Inflation

The EU Opens Accession Negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

Albania moves to Legalize Medical, Industrial Cannabis Cultivation

How does Tirana Compare Globally for Expat Cost of Living

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Govt Approves Kashari Economic Zone

Govt Approves Kashari Economic Zone

TIRANA, November 15 The Council of Ministers approved a decision on a Technology and Economic Development Area (TEDA), Tirana area....

BoA Pushes Key Rate to 2.25% to Curb Inflation

BoA Pushes Key Rate to 2.25% to Curb Inflation

TIRANA, October 5 The Bank of Albania (BoA) raised its key interest rate to 2.25% on Wednesday. The decision aims...

The EU Opens Accession Negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

The EU Opens Accession Negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

TIRANA, July 19 Today, Tuesday 19 will go down in the history of Albania’s path towards its membership in the...

Albania moves to Legalize Medical, Industrial Cannabis Cultivation

Albania moves to Legalize Medical, Industrial Cannabis Cultivation

TIRANA, July 1 A minimum of Lek 1 billion (approx. Euro 840 million) and a surface area of cultivation of...

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Albania, Top Searched Winter-Sun Destination in the UK

Albania, Top Searched Winter-Sun Destination in the UK

TIRANA, February 8 “Land of Albania! let me bend mine eyes On thee…” (From Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage) Lord Byron (1788–1824)...

Beach Permit Applications open for Summer 2022

Beach Permit Applications open for Summer 2022

TIRANA, January 28 All commercial subjects that own an accommodation or service facility by the seaside can now apply for...

Shkaba Trail, the Route Where Hiking Meets Birdwatching

Shkaba Trail, the Route Where Hiking Meets Birdwatching

TIRANA, October 8 A new hiking trail that meanders around the Egyptian Vulture habitat in Southern Albania aims to raise...

Saranda Hosts 9th Edition of Eco-Friendly Souvenirs Fair

Saranda Hosts 9th Edition of Eco-Friendly Souvenirs Fair

TIRANA, August 20 The ninth edition of the Saranda National Eco-Friendly Souvenirs Fair kicked off on Thursday. The three-day...

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Albanians Commemorate 578th Anniversary of the League of Lezha

Albanians Commemorate 578th Anniversary of the League of Lezha

TIRANA, March 2 Today Albanians commemorate the League of Lezha (Lidhja e Lezhës) The League of Lezha was held 578...

Don’t Miss ‘Faces of the Dictatorship’ Exhibition

Don’t Miss ‘Faces of the Dictatorship’ Exhibition

TIRANA, February 22 The culture of remembrance is the link between the past, present, and future. If this link is...

Albanian Entrepreneur Turns Brilliant Sustainable Business Idea into Reality

Albanian Entrepreneur Turns Brilliant Sustainable Business Idea into Reality

TIRANA, February 21 Today we share the inspiring story of Albanian entrepreneur Rakip Belishaku. He is the founder of Rinora...

Traditional Albanian Recipes: Gjyveç, Orzo Casserole

Traditional Albanian Recipes: Gjyveç, Orzo Casserole

TIRANA, February 18 Gjyveç is comfort food in Albania, especially in the southern part of the country. This is a...