AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProtests in Tirana: Albania’s anti-government rallies hit another peak as tens of thousands marched for the 35th straight night, demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation over the Kushner-linked luxury resort near the Zvërnec Lagoon; demonstrators toppled a Rama bust and used pink flamingo symbols as police moved in with water cannon and arrests followed. Court & police oversight: Twenty-one protesters arrested after clashes outside parliament are set for a court review, while the ombudsman is checking complaints of excessive police force at detention sites. Political blame game: The government and ruling figures increasingly claim the unrest is foreign-backed, with Russia’s embassy rejecting Kremlin involvement. Protest movement fractures: Organizers have started a National Citizens’ Assembly, but internal disputes are emerging over who represents the movement and how leadership was chosen. EU track: Albania expects about €213.6m from the EU Growth Plan reform report, with progress reported at nearly 48% of measures. Economy & prices: INSTAT data shows eggs and other livestock items drove the biggest price rises, while fruit and vegetables also climbed.
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