The Competition Authority is at an advanced stage of the in-depth investigation concerning the practices of second-tier banks in the market for life insurance linked to loans. The main objective of this investigation is to strengthen competition through the existence of a free and competitive market, where borrowers have the
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The Competition Commission extends the deadline for the preliminary investigation against the companies Vodafone Albania SHA and One Albania SHA in the retail mobile services market. The Competition Commission, at its meeting on July 25, 2025, decided to amend Decision No. 1156, dated 29.01.2025, relating to the opening of a
Workshop on Competition and Good Governance: Institutional Partnership between the Competition Authority and Civic Resistance
Tirana, 8 July 2025 The Competition Authority, in cooperation with the organization Civic Resistance, held a thematic workshop on 8 July 2025 at the premises of Hotel Tirana International, focusing on the challenges of competition in the market and strengthening good governance through inter-institutional cooperation. In their respective welcoming remarks,
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Tirana, June 26, 2025 – The Competition Commission, following the monitoring of the banking services market in ATM devices, reviewed the fees applied by second-tier banks for cash withdrawals at ATMs located within the territory of the Municipality of Sarandë. The monitoring was carried out in fulfillment of the obligations
The Competition Commission issues recommendations on new water tariffs for three
Tirana, June 26, 2025 – The Competition Commission, at the meeting on 26.06.2025, reviewed the applications for the amendment of tariff levels for drinking water supply and wastewater disposal services for the following regional undertakings: Ujësjellës Kanalizime Berat JSC, Ujësjellës Kanalizime Elbasan JSC, Ujësjellës Kanalizime Korçë JSC, After analyzing the
In cooperation with the Minister of State for Youth and Children, the Competition Authority informs all interested young people about the opening of the Xth Call of the National Internship Program.
In cooperation with the Minister of State for Youth and Children, Ms. Bora Muzhaqi, the Competition Authority informs all interested young people about the opening of the Xth Call of the National Internship Program. The purpose of the National Internship Program is to provide young people with an integrated work
The Albanian Competition Authority participates in the international conference “Building Effective Market Institutions in the Western Balkans”
On 26 – 27 May 2025, the international conference titled “Building Effective Market Institutions in the Western Balkans” was held in Vienna, Austria, organized by the World Bank in cooperation with the Austrian Competition Authority. A delegation from the Albanian Competition Authority took part in the event, consisting of the
The Competition Authority and EPOKA University signed a Cooperation Agreement.
Focus – Educating and Raising Awareness Among Future Professionals on the Importance of Free, Fair, and Effective Competition. Tirana, 20 May 2025– The Competition Authority and EPOKA University signed a Cooperation Agreement aimed at promoting free and effective competition through education and academic collaboration. The signing ceremony took place at
The delegation of the Albanian Competition Authority is conducting a working visit to the Turkish Competition Authority.
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