AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoastal Protests, 15th Day: Anti-government demonstrations in Tirana have stretched into a 15th consecutive day, spreading nationwide, with crowds demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation and linking the unrest to the Zvërnec luxury resort fight. PM Pushback on Tourism: Rama says the protests are already hurting the tourism sector, citing foreign booking cancellations and warning the summer season could take a hit. Flamingo Revolution Spotlight: Protesters keep using flamingos as a symbol, targeting development plans around protected wetlands and wetlands-linked areas like Sazan and Zvërnec. Court & Crime Crackdown: Albania arrested convicted drug trafficker Moisi Habilaj after years on the run, while a special court upheld detention for suspects in a major cocaine trafficking and money-laundering case. Justice Draft on Prison Amnesty: A planned prison amnesty would focus on women and minors, with strict exclusions for serious crimes, SPAK cases, and fugitives. Labour Market Gap: INSTAT data shows women still lag men in employment, held back by unpaid care work and informal jobs. Diplomatic Tensions with Iran: Albania and Iran have escalated into a diplomatic standoff tied to the protests, including expulsions of diplomats and accusations of cyber and political interference. Land & Heritage Pressure: In Gjirokastër, property ownership disputes are damaging protected historic buildings, while villagers near the coast keep alleging resort projects are built on contested land.
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