AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: TAP’s expansion adds 1.2 bcm/year from Jan 1, boosting Azerbaijan’s gas exports to Europe and keeping Albania in the pipeline corridor as LNG plans also move forward. Housing: The government unveiled “Rilindja 2.0,” promising 4,000 homes for young couples via zero-interest and 3% loans, plus wider schemes including social rentals and use of confiscated properties. Justice & Politics: Finance Minister Petrit Malaj defended blocking extra judges’ salary payments after a SPAK complaint, while Justice Minister Toni Gogu told MPs Parliament will handle the dispute. Protests: Tirana’s “flamingo revolution” hit its 103rd day, with police clashing with protesters over the Kushner-linked luxury coastal project and demonstrators again gathering outside the PM’s office. Economy: Inflation rose to 3.2% in August, driven mainly by transport and housing-related costs, while bad loans fell to an 18-year low. Public Safety: Fires burned about 37,700 hectares this summer; health experts warn smoke can harm at-risk groups. EU & Travel: Luxair announced direct Luxembourg–Tirana flights from March 29, 2027.
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