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January 17, 2022 2:58 pm
Albania’s Exports Rose 35.6 % in 2021

TIRANA, January 17 With a 35.6 percent surge year-on-year, Albania’s exports hit Lek 369 billion in 2021, data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) confirmed on Monday. Meanwhile, imports also surged faster to Lek 801 billion, up 32.3 percent year-on-year. Thus, Albania’s trade deficit in 2021 stood at 432 billion, up 29.6 percent compared to…
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January 14, 2022 10:01 am
Wizz Air to Launch Tirana-Nice Route in April

TIRANA, January 14 Low-cost Hungarian carrier Wizz Air will launch a new low-fare route from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Nice in the French Riviera. The new route will launch on March 28th. From April, the carrier will serve twice-weekly flights from Tirana to Nice, respectively on Mondays and Fridays. Tickets are now available starting…
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January 12, 2022 3:42 pm
Albania’s Inflation Hit 11-Years High in December

TIRANA, January 12 The consumer price index was 103.7 points in December 2021, its highest reading since June 2011, based on data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). Consumer prices surged at the fastest pace since summer 2011 as food prices, transport, rent, water, fuel, and power prices moved a lot higher. Overall prices rose…
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January 12, 2022 12:11 pm
Albania’s Economic Growth to Slowdown in 2022, WB Says

TIRANA, January 12 Albania’s GDP growth will drop to 3.8 percent in 2022 from 7.2 percent in 2021, the World Bank (WB) Global Economic Prospects cited on Tuesday. According to the WB, the country’s GDP growth in the 2022 forecast will be 0.1 percent points more than June’s forecast. Moreover, growth will be seen slowing…
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January 11, 2022 1:11 pm
What Cars Can You Import to Albania?

TIRANA, January 11 Citizens who plan to import a vehicle or those, who want to bring their car when moving to Albania, must check the vehicle’s emission standards. A car has to meet certain standards Euro emission standards before being registered in Albania, the General Directorate of Road Transport Services announced on Monday. The authority…

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Albania’s Inflation Hit 11-Years High in December

Albania’s Inflation Hit 11-Years High in December

TIRANA, January 12 The consumer price index was 103.7 points in December 2021, its highest reading since June 2011, based...

Albania’s Economic Growth to Slowdown in 2022, WB Says

Albania’s Economic Growth to Slowdown in 2022, WB Says

TIRANA, January 12 Albania’s GDP growth will drop to 3.8 percent in 2022 from 7.2 percent in 2021, the World...

Albania Plans to Launch 31% Film Cash Rebate Incentives

Albania Plans to Launch 31% Film Cash Rebate Incentives

TIRANA, January 4 Albania is set to introduce a 31% cash rebate to attract international film and TV producers to...

New Lek 500 and Lek 2,000 Notes to Enter Circulation in January

New Lek 500 and Lek 2,000 Notes to Enter Circulation in January

TIRANA, December 23 The enhanced Lek 500 and Lek 2,000 banknotes will go into circulation on January 17th, Governor of...

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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...

Nivica Hosts Sofat Sustainable Festival Event

Nivica Hosts Sofat Sustainable Festival Event

TIRANA, August 13 Sofat festival will return this weekend in the Gjirokastra region. The event dedicated to the promotion of...

Summer Destinations: Selcka Waterfall

Summer Destinations: Selcka Waterfall

TIRANA, July 14 Selcka Waterfall, not to be confused with Selca waterfall, is located in Selcka Gorge, southern Albania. The...

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What Cars Can You Import to Albania?

What Cars Can You Import to Albania?

TIRANA, January 11 Citizens who plan to import a vehicle or those, who want to bring their car when moving...

Kosovo’s Hive Makes Oscar International Shortlist

Kosovo’s Hive Makes Oscar International Shortlist

TIRANA, December 22 Kosovo’s “Hive” by writer-director Blerta Basholli is among the 15 films that will advance to the next...

Albania’s Top 10 Most Popular Cars in 2020

Albania’s Top 10 Most Popular Cars in 2020

TIRANA, December 20 The number of new and second-hand cars on the roads of Albania increased in 2020, according to...

Albanians Can Soon Use Vanity Plates (without having to go to the UK)

Albanians Can Soon Use Vanity Plates (without having to go to the UK)

TIRANA, December 17 Albania will soon join the list of countries that issue personalized plates also known as vanity plates,...