Thursday, 20th November 2025

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Albania: Private Sector Employment Up 3.4% as Wages Rise 9.5%

Employment in the non-agricultural private sector rose by 3.4%, while the unemployment rate declined to 8.5%—one of the lowest levels recorded in recent years....

Albania’s PM Promises €700 Minimum Wage by 2029

Starting January 2026, the minimum wage will increase to €500, directly benefiting more than 307,000 workers. Edi Rama framed the plan as part of...

Albania Updates Criminal Code to Boost Business Transparency and Justice

Justice Minister Besfort Lamallari emphasized that the Code is intended to be long-lasting, addressing economic crime, tax evasion, financial market abuses, cryptocurrencies, and money...

Two Major Tourist Roads and Heritage Sites in Southern Albania to Be Completed by Mid-2026

Infrastructure and tourism development works in several Albanian tourist areas, financed through a World Bank loan, are expected to be completed by June 2026,...

The Algorithm Age

The Minister Who Isn’t Human

When an Avatar Joins the Cabinet, Politics and Algorithms Collide In a world still debating AI’s limits, Albania simply acted — granting a seat at...

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour

When Europe Visits

Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan Tour and the Stakes of Integration In October, Ursula von der Leyen set out on a journey that could redefine...

Overview

Signals of a Shifting Region

Every quarter tells a different story. The Adria region’s new one is quieter, more layered — a story of recalibration rather than acceleration. Growth...

Albania Lags Behind in Online Banking Adoption

Despite the rapid expansion of fintech and e-payments in the region, traditional in-person transactions still dominate in Albania. Experts warn that stronger efforts in...

Albania Opens Key EU Negotiation Chapters

Albania today officially advanced its EU accession process by opening four new chapters under Cluster 4: Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity. The move was confirmed...

World First: Albania Elevates AI to Ministerial Rank

In a world first, Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence system to ministerial rank. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that “Diella,” a digital assistant developed...

Serbian Startups Shine At Web Summit in Lisbon

Four Serbian startups — MyFlow, Njuppa, Codekido, and FinoApp — showcased their innovations at the “Showcase” program of the...

The Minister Who Isn’t Human

When an Avatar Joins the Cabinet, Politics and Algorithms Collide In a world still debating AI’s limits, Albania simply acted...

Over 250 Workers Jobless After Kentaur Shuts Down Factory in Vranje

The Danish-owned company Kentaur Balkans has abruptly closed its factory in Vranje, Serbia, leaving around 250 workers without jobs....

Vučić Says Serbia Can Buy Russian Stake in NIS, but Moscow Prefers Third-Party Sale

The offer was made during a recent meeting with Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Board at Gazprom Neft, and...

Ferrari and Maserati Enter the Electric Vehicle Market

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Elettrica, boasting over 1,000 hp, four in-house-developed electric motors, a 0-100...
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