Albania
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Kosovo considers extending 100% tariffs to Albanian products
Punitive tariffs already imposed on imports from Bosnia and Serbia could be extended to Kosovo’s closest ally Albania if it fails to remove barriers on Kosovan flour, beer and potatoes.
Albania’s 4-mоnth trade gap widens 9.3% y/y
Albania has historically run a substantial trade deficit caused by its narrow production and export base, and has partly funded this with remittances from Albanians living abroad.
Albania to establish energy bourse to liberalise electricity market
The energy stock exchange is intended to increase security of the electricity supply and encourage investments in the sector.
Firebombs and fury on the streets of Tirana
Opposition protesters fight police with Molotov cocktails, defying international calls to refrain from violence. Political crisis threatens to derail EU integration process.
Environment for SMEs improved in Western Balkans, Turkey but potential still unexploited
SMEs are under-represented in international trade and their contribution to value added remains low, the latest SME Policy Index finds.
INTERVIEW: 2019 to be year of truth for Albania’s new securities exchange
Albania’s new securities exchange, ALSE, hopes to see the country's first ever IPOs this year, but it faces an uphill battle to build confidence and overcome the legacy of the failed Tirana Stock Exchange.
Newly founded Air Albania to add new destinations in Europe and North America
Air Albania was set up as a joint venture with Turkish Airlines as Tirana seeks to boost air transport and bring more tourists to Albania.
COLCHIS: Media Sustainability in Eurasia: What does the Data Say?
Southeast Europe enjoys a largely free and vibrant press, but an index developed by consultant Keshif shows that the press is coming under pressure and diversity and quality are slipping.