AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoProtests & Politics: Albania’s “Flamingo Revolution” continues to roil Tirana as commentators argue the violence was staged and that Sali Berisha is trying to hide behind the unrest, while Berisha himself rejects claims and attacks protesters as acting for PM Edi Rama. EU & Economy: A new OECD snapshot says small businesses have slightly better access to finance, but bank lending still lags due to credit and collateral gaps; separately, the government announced an EU-prep programme for SMEs. Justice System: The General Prosecutor opened applications to fill three seats on the High Prosecutorial Council, with deadlines set for July 21. Crime & Migration: A UK-linked people-smuggling probe alleges Albanian gangs use luxury superyachts and TikTok to move deported convicts back to the UK for cash. Security & Drugs: A man was arrested in Kukës over a cannabis plantation, with nearly 1,900 plants seized. Public Safety: Firefighters battled a blaze near Shijak, with smoke visible along the Durrës–Tirana highway. Defense: Albania is set to strengthen rapid artillery support with Türkiye’s MKE BORAN 105mm howitzers ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Weather: Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands to evacuate and disrupted major events, underscoring worsening summer conditions.
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