Hire in Albania

Albania is a southern European country located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. It extends over an area of 28,703 km2. About half of the economically active population is employed in agriculture, which contributes about one-fifth of Albania’s GDP.  Greece, Germany, and Turkey are Albania’s biggest foreign investors, providing about three-fourths of its external investment.

*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Albania.

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A quick overview of Albania

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Basic facts

Albania is a southern European country located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. It extends over an area of 28,703 km2. About half of the economically active population is employed in agriculture, which contributes about one-fifth of Albania’s GDP.  Greece, Germany, and Turkey are Albania’s biggest foreign investors, providing about three-fourths of its external investment.

*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Albania.

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January 1New Year's Day
January 2New Year Holiday
March 14Summer Day
March 22Nevruz Day
March 30Eid al-FitrMovable
April 20Catholic/Orthodox Easter Movable
May 1International Workers' Day
June 6Eid al-AdhaMovable
September 5Day of Sanctification of St. Teresa
September 22Alphabet Day
November 28Flag and Independence Day
November 29Liberation Day
December 8National Youth Day
December 25Christmas Day

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