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Shipbuilding & Jobs: Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri signed a deal in Albania to create about 500 jobs at Pashaliman near Vlora, partnering with state firm KAYO and the Pavaresia Industrial School to train workers for shipbuilding and marine roles tied to Albania’s defence plans. Construction Safety: Albania’s first European-standard-style inspections found major gaps: about 20% of checked construction sites failed basic safety rules, with fines and work suspensions issued after follow-up checks. Banking Digitisation: Jet Bank began operations as Albania’s first fully digital bank, licensed by the Bank of Albania and built on Backbase’s AI-native banking platform, with tens of thousands already on its waiting list. Energy & Industry Outlook: Albania’s Q1 2026 growth hit 3.71%, led by public administration, real estate, professional services and construction, while industry and farming weakened. Protests & Tourism Development: Tirana’s “Flamingo Revolution” protests entered a 30th day against the Zvernec luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, with demonstrators demanding cancellation of the project and broader political reforms. Climate Pressure: A record heatwave is driving wildfires in Albania and across the Balkans, adding pressure to local emergency response and infrastructure.

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Jun. 22, 2026

SSANCAR expands used car export services for Albania and Kosovo dealers

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