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Is integration the answer for the western Balkans?

The western Balkans countries are attractive to investors seeking low-cost locations in Europe. However, a lack of integration is limiting the region's prospects. 

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Will western Balkans receive EU encouragement?

Albania and North Macedonia are hopeful of being granted official EU accession talks by the end of 2019, with other western Balkan countries watching on keenly.

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Tirana mayor uses pedal power to meet city's expectations

Tirana’s bicycle-loving mayor tells fDi about his plans to remake the city into a modern European capital.

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Albania tourism minister seeks 'normal' status

Albania's tourism minister speaks to fDi about his plans for the sector and his hopes of EU membership for the country.

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Albania’s finance minister: European dreams still alive

Albania’s minister of finance and economy Arben Ahmetaj says the country's European identity and reform plans cannot be extinguished.

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Albania’s PM eyes EU credibility

Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama, chats to Jacopo Dettoni about his hopes for beginning negotiations to join the EU and how membership talks will change his country’s image among investors.

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Will legal shake-up bring investment and tourism rewards for Albania?

With massive potential in the tourism and energy sectors, Albania is ripe for development. But first it must weed out corruption in the legal system and the property sector, writes Jason Mitchell.

Albania signs memorandum of understanding with EBRD

Albania has signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development in a bid to improve the country's business climate.

FDI into Balkans down in 2013

FDI into countries in the Balkans contracted in 2013, with a drop in the number of jobs created, projects launched and capital invested. 

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Albania PM: country ready to do business

Albania's new government has set about ridding the country of its reputation for corruption and demonstrating to investors from the western Balkans and beyond that it is very much open for business, its prime minister Edi Rama says.

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