Tirana, 15 April 2025 – A delegation from the Albanian Competition Authority, composed of Ms. Fatjola Delija, Member of the Competition Commission, Mr. Endi Çekani, Secretary General, and Mr. Albi Kolaneci, Inspector at the Directorate of Market Analysis and Methodology, conducted a working visit to Ankara, Turkey, from 13 to

The Competition Authority launches a preliminary investigation into American Hospital SHA and International Hospital SHA in the hospital services market.
The Competition Commission, in its meeting held on 09.04.2025, reviewed the monitoring report on the hospital service market. In accordance with the Resolution of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, the Competition Authority conducted a monitoring procedure in the hospital service market. During this process, it was found that

The Competition Authority and the “Qiriazi” University College sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the culture of competition.
Tirana, 4 March 2025 – The Competition Authority and “Qiriazi” University College have formalized their cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to strengthen competition culture and promote competition advocacy in higher education. The signing ceremony took place at “Qiriazi” University College, between Mr. Denar Biba,

A preliminary investigation is initiated against Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA in the retail market of mobile services.
Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA are placed under preliminary investigation in the retail mobile services market. The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 29 January 2025, reviewed the Competition Secretariat’s report regarding the initiation of a preliminary investigation into Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA in the

The European Integration Partnership Platform
Call for Expressions of Interest for Participation in the Discussion and Advisory Tables on Chapter 8 – Competition Policy Discussion and Advisory Table – Competition Authority What is the European Integration Partnership Platform? As part of the European integration process, aligning national legislation with EU laws, drafting strategic documents, and

The Competition Commission, in its meeting on January 29. 2025, reviewed 2 concentration notifications.
The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 29 January 2025, reviewed two concentration notifications: The concentration obtained through the acquisition of control over STEFANI & CO SHA by Eurolab Internacional Grup SHPK. The concentration obtained through the acquisition of sole indirect control by Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft over the business

The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 14.01.2025, reviewed two concentration notifications.
The Competition Commission, in its meeting on 14.01.2025, reviewed two concentration notifications: The proposed concentration for the creation of a full-function joint venture by Daimler Truck AG and Aktiebolaget Volvo. The concentration obtained through the acquisition of control over Diaverum AB by M42 LTD. Based on the conducted analysis, the

International Forum: Competition Policies and Consumer Protection in Focus
Tirana, January 22, 2025 “Consumer Protection, Promoting Competition: Perspectives and Strategies for Inclusive and Digital Markets” was the theme of the International Forum organized today by the Competition Authority and the Consumer Protection Commission, as part of UNCTAD’s technical cooperation project. The forum brought together national and international experts, representatives