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
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
The Competition Authority places Second-Tier Banks under in-depth investigation.
The Competition Authority opens an in-depth investigation procedure in the life insurance intermediation market for loans that require life insurance for enterprises: otp bank albania sha, national commercial bank sha, credins bank sha, raiffeisen bank sha, tirana bank sha, intesa sanpaolo bank albania sha, union bank sha, e-business solutions shpk,
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