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The oil crisis produces a chain effect, the consequences are expected to be felt later
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (411+ words) April 10, 2026 08: 14 am The true consequences of the crisis from the increase in oil prices will be felt in late autumn, according to economist P'llumb "ollaku. According to him, only then will the price of food products increase, as a result…...
Am Cham: Weak economic governance, combined with political uncertainty, undermines reform momentum
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) April 10, 2026 10: 50 am The American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo has expressed concern about the stalled reforms and the economic crisis, emphasizing that institutional fragility and political crisis undermine the momentum of reforms." After almost a year of stalled reforms, according…...
Economists galore, economics nothing
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (548+ words) April 4, 2026 08: 00 am The euphoria I mentioned in my previous post only lasted one more day. By Monday, and especially Tuesday, we had become a bunch of virtual drunks who, instead of walking, were flying above the ground. An atmosphere was…...
The world's super-rich may have hidden over $3, 5 trillion from taxes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (282+ words) April 2, 2026 11: 55 am The world's richest people may have hidden up to $3. 55 trillion from tax authorities, according to Oxfam estimates. The global organization that fights inequality has reiterated its call for a wealth tax and urged governments to close tax loopholes,…...
Complaints about high prices, citizens say they are having difficulty affording expenses
3+ week, 5+ day ago (407+ words) March 15 2026 15: 07 On World Consumer Day, concerns have been raised about the continued rise in prices in Kosovo, the lack of market control, and the numerous complaints of citizens about the cost of living. Civil society representatives and citizens say that…...
Misini: Inflation is not just 6 percent, but much more
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (216+ words) March 13 2026 18: 19 Shkumbin Misini, professor of Economics, said that the Kosovo Statistical Agency's data on inflation of 6 percent in February this year compared to last year does not reflect the real situation of price increases in Kosovo. According to ASK, the…...
Businesses seek to avoid elections, want economic support measures
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (528+ words) March 3 2026 09: 49 The Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, through a letter addressed to parliamentary parties, has requested that new elections be avoided, which risk being held in the event that the president is not elected within the constitutional deadlines. In this letter,…...
In 2025 prices increased by 3. 9%
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (106+ words) 12 January 2026 15: 52 Consumer prices during 2025, according to data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS), increased by 3. 9%." According to ASK, the overall harmonized consumer price index is higher by an average of 5, 3% in December 2025, compared to December 2024. Monthly inflation was 0, 7% in…...
Economic growth in 2025 - 3. 9%, lower than in 2024 when it was 4. 4%
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) December 29, 2025 19: 27 Kosovo's economy has grown at a slower pace this year than last year. According to data from the Central Bank of Kosovo, economic growth this year is 3. 9 percent or 0. 5 percentage points lower than in 2024. For 2026, according to the CBK…...