Rama addressing the end of year: Albanians today live better than yesterday

Albania's prime minister, Edi Rama, has launched the year-end conference with two good news according to him for the economy, while also talking about the oligarchs, stressing that their profits have been lowered despite having to issue more taxes to the state.

Rama for “togarks”

Rama: The tamtams have been able to convey a false message. The facts are quite different. If we analyze the greats, the 10 large companies, the profits are declining by 10 percent compared to 2013 and 20 percent compared with 2017. It's verifiable evidence. 100 bigs paid more taxes than they paid 5 years ago, while their profit is lower than 5 years ago. Then where are these great men that have gathered in five hands that treasure up riches?

Rama for economy

Rama: Economic growth in the third quarter was 4.5 percent, the highest in a quarter since 2011. Final population consumption has also increased, which since 2013 has an average growth of 3.5 percent. Albanians live better today than they were yesterday, but no doubt do not live better today than they should. It is a quality economic growth after coming from a balanced growth of development and consumption, Tch reports.