AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfires in Albania: A major blaze near Kruja, north of Tirana, kept crews working through the night as strong winds complicated operations; authorities deployed 300 personnel, 21 fire engines, helicopters, and Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2 for aerial monitoring, with PM Edi Rama saying a warehouse burned and no residents were injured. EU/Ukraine-Kosovo tension: Albania and Kosovo pushed back after Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine will not recognise Kosovo, with Tirana stressing Kosovo can’t be compared to Russia’s invasion and urging Serbia and Kosovo to move toward mutual recognition. Electricity trade dispute: Kosovo says lack of power trading with Serbia cost it over €150m in 2024, while Belgrade disputes the claim. Digital economy: Albania is set to introduce instant bank transfers within seconds from November, including weekends and outside banking hours, aiming to cut cash use and save up to 38 billion lek a year. Property controversy: A letter from Zvërnec villagers challenges Jared Kushner’s resort claims of ignorance over alleged stolen land, as prosecutors link the land deal to a suspected gangster accused of forged records and money laundering. Credit rules: Albania is preparing rules for private credit bureaus that could include tax debts and unpaid obligations in credit scores.
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