AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Accession: Albania closed its first three EU negotiation chapters—science & research, education & culture, and external relations—bringing the total opened to all 33, with the Commission calling it a key milestone. Judicial Pay Clash: Prime Minister Edi Rama escalated the dispute over judges’ salaries, warning the atmosphere is “extremely troubling” and arguing judicial independence can’t slide into “irresponsibility,” as prosecutors move to investigate alleged non-implementation of a Constitutional Court ruling. Tirana Court Case: Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj, held in pre-trial detention since Feb 2025, faces a Supreme Court review on 15 September after Constitutional Court rulings ordered a fresh look at his detention. Vlora Airport Fight: Behgjet Pacolli’s Mabco accused the Albanian government in London arbitration of trying to end the Vlora International Airport concession and transfer it to Israeli businessman Ron Yeffet. Wildfires & Schools: Wildfire conditions improved across Albania, with most blazes extinguished; police also announced tougher school security for 2026–2027, including anti-drug checks and smart cameras. Tourism & Hotels: Accor plans new brands in Albania, including Novotel and Handwritten Collection for Tirana, plus Swissôtel in coastal areas.
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