# Economic and infrastructure developments in Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-infrastructure-developments-in-balkans
> Updated: 2026-08-18T21:33:51.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In Kosovo, Acting Finance Minister Hekuran Murati has raised concerns regarding an €80 million central heating expansion project in Pristina. Murati indicated that the initiative is being jeopardized by the mismanagement of the enterprise ‘Termokos’ by the Municipality of Pristina, despite the project receiving significant grant support from the European Union and the German government.

Simultaneously, Albania has seen a record surge in infrastructure impact tax revenues from new construction during the first half of 2026. Total revenues reached 18.3 billion lek, representing a 200% increase from the previous year. Tirana is the primary driver of this growth, with construction permits in the capital estimated at a market value of €1.6 billion.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Regional developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

Regional news covers infrastructure investments in Prnjavor, political disputes over the Gradiška border crossing, and debates in Croatia regarding wildfire warning systems and waste management in Zagreb.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prnjavor-reports-over-15-million-km-in-investments

### 2026-08-12: Regional economic updates: Pristina heating project risks and Tirana construction boom

Finance officials report significant developments in the Balkans: an €80 million heating project in Pristina faces management risks, while Tirana sees record-breaking construction tax revenues.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-economic-updates-pristina-heating-project-risks-and-tirana-construction-boom

---
Cite as: Economic and infrastructure developments in Balkans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-infrastructure-developments-in-balkans