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The Chief Executive Officer of OTP Bank Albania, Mr. Bledar Shella, described this investment as a reflection of the bank’s vision to build long-term and sustainable relationships with its clients.

OTP Bank Albania inaugurates new Private Banking premises in Tirana

Tirana Times, May 18, 2026 – OTP Bank Albania has inaugurated new premises dedicated to the Private Banking segment, unveiling an exclusive space designed for clients seeking personalized service and advanced financial

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Prof. Dr. Alaa Garad is President and Founding Partner of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation, University of Stirling Innovation Park, Scotland. He is actively engaged in health tourism, higher education and organisational learning across the Western Balkans, including the Global Health Tourism Leadership Programme in Albania.

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Building a Trusted Health Tourism Ecosystem: Albania’s Next Competitive Advantage

by Professor Alaa Garad Tirana Times, March 17, 2026 – There are countries you visit, and there are countries you remember. Albania is rapidly becoming the latter. I began writing this article

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Behind Albania’s Collapsing Roads: Clientelism and Corruption

Tirana Times, February 12 2026 – The rapid deterioration of newly inaugurated roads and tunnels across Albania has exposed far more than technical shortcomings. What authorities have sought to explain as weather-related

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Chamber of commerce and Tax Authorities strike deal to review wage system

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TIRANA, July.19- The Chamber of Commerce has created a working group, with the support of the administration, to investigate and report on the national wage system. This monitoring will be done with

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Foreign investors meet with Berisha, express interest in building small power plants

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TIRANA, July.23- Several representatives from foreign firms interested in building and operating small hydroelectric units in Albania have met with Prime Minister Berisha. The first meeting was with Macedonian firm Deboj- Tron’s

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High trade deficit brings a negative effect to foreign economy

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TIRANA, July 24 – The central Bank of Albania reported this week that the foreign sector of the economy had a negative balance in 2007 due to the country’s high trade deficit.

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World Post Union to increase cooperation with the Albanian postal service

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TIRANA, July 25 – Edourd Dayan, head of the World Post Union (WPU), visited Albania this week pledging deeper cooperation with the Albanian Postal service. Dayan held meetings with his Albanian counterparts

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Finance Minister, IMF, World Bank urge increase in cost of electricity to consumers

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TIRANA, July.14- Albania’s Finance Minister has declared that the state budget cannot afford long-term energy imports, made even more crucial due to power shortages which began earlier than usual this summer. There

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Coffee industry at top of tax abuse list, tax authorities say

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TIRANA, July.14 – A list of ten businesses being investigated for owing back taxes has been presented by the Tax Authority head, Gerta Picari. This news follows the controversial decision to impose

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“Mjaft” organizes Albania’s first-ever job fair in Korca

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KORCA, July.16- Supported by a grant from the World Bank, the “Mjaft” foundation organized Albania’s first-ever job fair in Korca. The event aimed at giving an opportunity to local businesses to recruit

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Minimum wage increase to 16,100 leks

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TIRANA, July.17- The administration has officially increased Albania’s minimum wage with a proposal by Minister of Labor, Social Issues and Equal opportunities, Kosta Barka. The new minimum wage has become 16,100 leks

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Business association disapproves media fine, says signal sent to businesses is wrong

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TIRANA, July.16- One of the most prominent business associations in Albania, Konfindustria, has shown great concern over the tax authorities’ decision to fine TopMedia Company. The association has expressed its concern about

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EUROSTAT report says Albania has highest consumer prices in the region

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TIRANA, July.17- in a report recently published by the European Institute for Statistics, EUROSTAT, prices in Albania are far too high compared with other countries in the western Balkans and even compared

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BoA and Competition Authority sign deal on increasing competition among banks

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TIRANA, July 17 – The central Bank of Albania and the Competition Authority signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday for the protection of free competition and efficiency in the banking market,

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Business & Economy - Page 680

OTP Bank Albania inaugurates new Private Banking premises in Tirana

Building a Trusted Health Tourism Ecosystem: Albania’s Next Competitive Advantage

Behind Albania’s Collapsing Roads: Clientelism and Corruption

Chamber of commerce and Tax Authorities strike deal to review wage system

Foreign investors meet with Berisha, express interest in building small power plants

High trade deficit brings a negative effect to foreign economy

World Post Union to increase cooperation with the Albanian postal service

Finance Minister, IMF, World Bank urge increase in cost of electricity to consumers

Coffee industry at top of tax abuse list, tax authorities say

“Mjaft” organizes Albania’s first-ever job fair in Korca

Minimum wage increase to 16,100 leks

Business association disapproves media fine, says signal sent to businesses is wrong

EUROSTAT report says Albania has highest consumer prices in the region

BoA and Competition Authority sign deal on increasing competition among banks

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