Under the leadership of FIAA’s President Balazs Revesz, and with the active collaboration of its members, FIAA conducted one of its flagship initiatives to date, aimed at collecting the most pressing issues and concerns in the business lines where its members operate.
Read MoreFIAA’s business lunch with EU Delegation to Albania and Ambassadors
FIAA’s Board conducted in may 15th a very fruitful business lunch with the Head of the EU Delegation to Albania, Mr. Silvio Gonzato, the Ambassador of Austria, Mr. Christian Steiner, the Ambassador of Greece, Mrs. Konstantina Kamitsi, and Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Albania, Mr. Hubert Perr. The meeting aimed to follow up on the good cooperation that FIAA has established with the EU delegation in Albania since its very start based on the fact that most of FIAA’s businesses are coming from EU countries.
Mr. Philipp Koronowski, Founder at VEGA GROUP
“While building trust in our technology and solutions, we aim contributing to a more sustainable and greener future”
FIAA: In our last General Assembly, we got to know you through your impressive candidature speech and your charisma. What is your background, Philipp?
Mr. Koronowski: I hold a degree in electrical power engineering and business administration, specializing in renewable energy technologies from RWTH Aachen University—one of Europe’s premier institutions for electrical engineering. It was here that I met my friend Bruno, who would become my business partner. Together, we envisioned starting a solar construction company in Albania, attracted by its untapped market potential and abundant solar production capabilities. My initial visit to Albania as a tourist solidified my commitment to this venture. Prior to founding Vega Solar, Bruno and I improved our competence in Germany, working across various residential, commercial, and industrial solar projects. This experience equipped us with the essential practical knowledge to establish and grow our business in Albania.
Read MoreMeeting with Top Representatives from the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency and the Embassy of Hungary to Tirana
In April 24th, FIAA welcomed in a meeting Dr. Laszlo Orlos, Head of the Office of International Affairs at the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency and Mrs. Katalin Beszteri, Trade and Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of Hungary in Tirana.
Read MoreFIAA’s reaction on the Draft Instruction “On Implementing the Agreements on Avoiding Double Taxation and Preventing Fiscal Evasion” prepared by the Ministry of Finance
FIAA reacted on the notification of the Ministry of Finance on the draft instruction “On Implementing the Agreements on Avoiding Double Taxation and Preventing Fiscal Evasion” by collecting and sharing the suggestions of its members, elaborated in detail by its Tax Committee.
Read MoreMr. Elvis Ponari, Chief Executive Officer of SIGAL Uniqa Pension Fund
“I do see a trend towards greater digitization and innovation in the insurance and pension sectors”
FIAA: You are the Chief Executive Officer of SIGAL Uniqa Pension Fund. How challenging is to operate in a field which is still rather unknown to the Albanian citizens? Why does it make sense to look for private pension solutions in Albania and what is the Austrian experience in this regard?
Mr. Ponari: Operating in a field that is still unfamiliar to many Albanians can indeed be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity to educate and inform citizens. Private pension solutions offer individuals the chance to take control of their financial future, rather than relying solely on state pensions. By understanding the benefits of private pensions and dispelling any superstitions or misconceptions, Albanians can make right decisions that will benefit them in the long run.
Read MoreThe Regions’ Interview with Mrs. Marinela Jazoj – Albania is Greening Fast
FIAA thanks Mrs. Neda Lukic and the magazine The Region for publishing the interview with Mrs. Marinela Jazoj, which focused on the green transition of Albania which is exemplary in the whole Balkan region and on FIAA’s activities in support of Albania’s business community and business climate.
Read the full interview here on page 102.
Read MoreColliers certifies the first BREEAM Excellent Building in Albania
FIAA’s member, Colliers has announced the prestigious achievement of Park Avenue Tower being awarded the first BREEAM green certification in Albania, achieving an Excellent rating by BRE, the British Institute renowned for its stringent standards in commercial building sustainability (link: https://bregroup.com/products/breeam/). Throughout the entire certification process Park Avenue Tower was advised by Colliers, licensed sustainability advisers by BRE.
FIAA participates in the Investment Council meeting on Private Sector Challenges: Fiscal Administration, Innovation, Productivity
In March 26th FIAA participated in the Investment Council’s meeting and was represented by its new President Mr. Balazs Revesz, who will have a seat in this council for the next two years.
Meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Norway to Albania
FIAA’s Executive Director, Ms. Marinela Jazoj held a business dinner with H.E Mr. Andreas Gaarder, the newly appointed non-resident Ambassador in Albania. During the meeting they discussed on the current business environment in the country and the role of FIAA Business Network on the improvement of the doing business climate towards a European entrepreneurship culture.
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