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Central bank steps in to slow lek
08 Jan 2026 21:09 GMT
Albania’s central bank has stepped … the economy.
The Bank of Albania bought more than €800 million … near-record lows against the lek, pushed down by strong tourism … to prevent an overly strong lek and protect exporters.
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Albania Approves Budget Changes Redirecting Unused Funds to Pensioners
24 Dec 2025 14:16 GMT
… account at the Bank of Albania to support pensioners, rather … the building that will house Albania’s diplomatic mission in … will transfer 636 million lek to the Municipality of … , including 300 million lek for the Albanian Football Federation to host …
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Foreign investor profits fall in Albania after four-year rise
22 Dec 2025 15:56 GMT
… earned by foreign investors in Albania fell in 2025 after four … data from the Bank of Albania.
Foreign investors earned €253 … exchange-rate effects, with the lek’s stabilisation against the euro … euros.
Income earned abroad by Albanian investors fell 2.6% to …
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SLAPP Lawsuit in Albania: Activists Sued for Protesting Environmental Damage
15 Dec 2025 08:46 GMT
… to 3,000,000 lek.
SLAPP lawsuits used to … legal channels,” she said.
Albania’s legislation does not … her, studies indicate that Albania has planned several steps … and Recommendation into Albanian law”.
Nevertheless, Albanian legislation offers constitutional …
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Kosovo and Albania lead region in bank savings
09 Dec 2025 17:25 GMT
… show.
In 2024, deposits in Albania were equal to 66% of … . The increase in Albania came mainly from savings in lek, while euro … in simple bank deposits. In Albania, about 88% of total household … Bank of Albania says deposits reached 1.79 trillion lek (about €18 …
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Fuel, coffee and cigarette use surge in Albania
28 Nov 2025 23:49 GMT
Albania’s consumption of fuel, coffee … revenues totalled 58.2 billion lek (€600 million) between January and …
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Strengthening of Lek Protected Economy from Inflation
15 Nov 2025 20:31 GMT
… currency Lek in the foreign exchange rate has protected the Albanian … our projections suggest that the Albanian economy will continue to grow … years. The Bank of Albania believes that the projections for … added that the Bank of Albania will continue to work …
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Bank of Albania Buys €800 Million to Support the Lek
10 Nov 2025 21:35 GMT
The strengthening of the Albanian lek against foreign currencies has … prompted the Bank of Albania to purchase €800 million … customs, as the stronger lek reduces the value of imports … With this level of reserves, Albania can currently cover at least …
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Bank of Albania Unveils 100th Anniversary Coin Honoring Historical Figures
11 Nov 2025 22:30 GMT
… 100th anniversary.
Valued at 100 lek, the coin will not … history of central banking in Albania.
The reverse side depicts … young boy in traditional Central Albanian attire, inspired by the image … on the modern 10,000 lek banknote.
During the centennial ceremony …
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Albania raises wages and pensions in 2026 budget
05 Nov 2025 13:07 GMT
TIRANA, Nov. 5 (TemA) — Albania plans to lift social and … of the new 50,000-lek minimum wage and a 2 …