Tirana International Airport records 14.6% growth for 2008

In 2008, Tirana International Airport (TIA) served 1,267,041 passengers, recording further impressive growth at one of the best infrastructure facilities in the country. The Airport last year recorded 19,194 air traffic movements (ATMs) and handled 1,987 tons of cargo. In comparison with the previous year, passenger numbers increased by 14.6 per cent, ATMs by 5.1 per cent and cargo by 17.2 per cent.

Written on February 15, 2009 | Posted in Business,Economy,General News | No comment

Albania Sells Stake in Mobile Operator

Albania has sold its 12.6 percent stake in mobile phone operator Albanian Mobile Communication to Greece’s Cosmote for €48.2 million. The purchase brings Cosmote’s stake in AMC to 97.6 percent.

Written on February 12, 2009 | Posted in Economy,General News,Invest-Inform,Top News | No comment

Macedonia Trade Gap Widens To 2.24 Bln Eur

Macedonia’s foreign trade deficit rose by over 50 percent in 2008 in comparison with the previous year, marking a staggering 2.24 billion euro deficit , data from the State Statistical Office shows.

Written on February 4, 2009 | Posted in Economy,Region | No comment

Serbia Sees Key Highway Done In 2011

All 300 kilometres of the Serbian portion of the Corridor 10 highway will be finished in two and a half years, said Milutin Mrkonjic, Serbia’s Capital Investments Minister.

Written on February 4, 2009 | Posted in Politics,Region | No comment

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