E-Newsletter 2025, Issue II

July 2025

Below, we are glad to share with you our Newsletter for April-July 2025. This information is also available on our Website. 

Wishing you all a Lovely August!

Israel – Albania Water and Energy Conference

FIAA concluded a successful collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in Albania, which enabled the organization of a high-level conference on water and energy, with the distinguished participation of the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of Israel, Mr. Eli Cohen and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania, Mrs. Belinda Balluku, and many institutions and businesses from both Israel and Albania...Read more

The future of the Data Privacy in Albania - A Workshop on Best Practices in the Implementation of GDPR Legislation by FIAA

FIAA in its mission to support the thriving of businesses and the improvement of business climate in Albania, in collaboration with Vodafone Albania, PwC, the Commissioner for Data Protection as well as ProCredit Bank Albania and Teleperformance organized a workshop to share best practices of FIAA members, active in data intensive sectors such as telecommunications, banking, BPO and technology, and consulting...Read more

Business Environment Insights

Launch of EBRD Transition Report 2024-25: Navigating Industrial Policy

On 28 May, FIAA’s Board Member Mrs. Pranvera Papamihali represented FIAA during the launch of the Transition Report 2024–2025 by the Bank of Albania and EBRD in Albania. The report explores the resurgence of industrial policy across the EBRD regions and beyond. While these policies aim to correct market failures - such as environmental degradation, their outcomes have been mixed. Increasingly shaped by domestic political considerations and global geopolitical tensions, industrial policy is now being adopted not only by advanced economies but also by countries with more limited administrative and fiscal capacities...Read more 

European Political Community convenes in Tirana

On 16 May, Albania hosted the sixth Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana, bringing together 47 Heads of State or Governments, along with leaders of key European and international institutions...Read more

SEECP Summit in Tirana

On 16 June, Tirana hosted the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Ministerial. The participating leaders held a roundtable discussion where they focused on increasing regional competitiveness and inclusive growth as a path to EU Integration and a plenary session focused on promoting stability and prosperity through regional cooperation and EU Integration...Read more

Rogner Hotel Tirana celebrates 30th Anniversary

FIAA's member Rogner Hotel Tirana, celebrated 30 years of excellence in Albania with an unforgettable event where exclusive guests, including partners, clients and team members shared moments of joy and gratitude for a wonderful success story which has unfolded right in the heart of Tirana. FIAA wishes Rogner Hotel Tirana further decades of successful growth, based on the commitment to excellence and sustainability which have set a high standard in the hospitality sector and beyond...Read more

Banka Kombetare Tregtare, "Best Place to Work in Albania" for 2025

Banka Kombetare Tregtare received the Best Place to Work in Albania 2025 certification by Best Places to Work For, a leading program recognizing the best employers in Europe. This recognition is not just an award, it is a meaningful certification, earned through a rigorous and transparent process that evaluated how they support their people: through culture, benefits, daily practices, and the values as an organization...Read more 

One Albania and Technology and Cyber Securiity Academy

One Albania celebrated together with 65 students the graduation from the Academy of Technology and Cybersecurity. This educational window, created by One Albania, offers future technology leaders a practical approach and knowledge in information technology, innovation and cybersecurity....Read more

Titan Albania Cement Plant Hosted Regional Quarry Meet-Up

On 12-13 June, Titan Albania had the pleasure of welcoming mining engineers and quarry specialists from across the region including Greece, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia for the annual Titan Group Quarry Meet-Up...Read more

SIGAL INSURANCE GROUP wins another Prestigious International Award

At the beginning of the month, the company was officially announced as the “Best General Insurance Company in Southeastern Europe for 2025”. The award was announced by the “Global Banking & Finance Awards”...Read more

FIAA's Energy Industry Council Meeting

Following the announcement for public consultation on the draft law “On some additions and amendments to Law no. 43/2015 "On the power sector,” published on 01 July, 2025, with a deadline on 29 July, 2025, the members of the FIAA’s Energy Industry Council were gathered virtually to address the main concerns and challenges of this Law impacting the power sector"...Read more

FIAA’s Tax & Legal Committee Meeting

Following FIAA’s work towards the improvement of the Business Environment in the country, the Tax and Legal Committee of FIAA gathered virtually for the upcoming Edition of the White Book (WB) 2025-2029. The purpose in this task, is to align the WB Chapters with the integration process of the chapters Albania and EU are planning...Read more

FIAA's cooperation with the German Economic Team 

FIAA and the German Economic Team (GET) have partnered again for another Task, to conduct a joint analysis of the Albanian Business Environment during the Summer and Fall seasons. The project is funded is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy through its regional program, “Government Consulting in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.”...Read more

FII Priority Europe 2025 Forum, Invest in a Connected Europe

FIAA's representatives Marinela Jazoj, Director and Pranvera Papamihali, Board Member participated at the FII Priority Europe 2025 Forum - Invest in a Connected Europe, an important international event which gathered distinguished guests from the around the world...Read more

FIAA meeting with the Financial Counselor for Western Balkans at the French Embassy in Belgrade

On 7 July, FIAA’s Director Marinela Jazoj met with Mr. Jean-Hippolyte Feildel, the new Financial Counselor for Western Balkans, representing the French Treasury in the region. Their discussion focused on Albania’s current economic landscape, business climate, and emerging opportunities for international investors...Read more 

PREMIER MEMBER

Vodafone Albania, “Best Mobile Network in Albania”

Vodafone Albania hosted FIT4Futurewith5G, an event that highlighted the transformative power of 5G technology for Albania. The event focused on the critical role of digitalization in Albania's future, emphasizing the importance of 5G technology in transforming industries public services, and attracting foreign investment...Read more 

UPCOMING EVENTS   

Membership to FIAA is open to all

Foreign Investors,

Representative Companies

and International Organizations

working in Albania.

 Please contact us for further information!

IN FOCUS 

Recommendations for the improvement of the Business Environment in Albania

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