Albania
Alaco Dispatches: Western Balkans’ Labour Pains
Foreign investment in the more productive sectors of the west Balkan's economy may be put at risk by skills shortages driven by high levels of migration.
BALKAN BLOG: Opportunities from supply chain rethink — but can Southeast Europe take advantage?
The move towards localisation — or at least regionalisation — of supply chains has accelerated.
Albania has some of the least affordable internet in the world
Online security specialist Surf Shark measured how much time people need to work to be able to afford an internet connection.
BALKAN BLOG: Albania’s ailing tourism sector weeps for guests
Day trippers from neighbouring Kosovo and North Macedonia are visiting Albania’s Adriatic coast despite the pandemic, but most stay away from hotels and restaurants.
Spotify to enter Russia, other emerging Europe markets in new expansion drive
In Russia, the move by Spotify will put pressure on local internet majors Yandex and Mail.ru Group that also offer music streaming services.