AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProtests Escalate: Albania’s anti-government unrest entered a seventh day on Monday. Protesters clashed with police, who used tear gas, and briefly entered Tirana’s Court of Appeal; in Lezhë, demonstrators destroyed a monument to poet Gjergj Fishta. The protests began over a controversial resort project and have broadened to demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation, amid anger over corruption, education, jobs and living costs. Government Response: Rama says the state will not negotiate with those using violence, while protesters say they will continue until he resigns. Officials report around 300 people injured in the clashes. Business and Banking: Businesses affected by the unrest can apply online for government aid; about 50 have reported damage. The Bank of Albania says deposits and electronic payments remain safe despite attacks on bank branches and ATMs.
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