AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProtests in Tirana: Thousands marched again in Tirana on the 11th straight day, demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation and pushing a new political push that includes calls for a National Assembly, with demonstrations also reported in Korçë, Vlorë and Elbasan. Kushner-linked resort row: The unrest keeps centering on the Zvërnec/Sazan luxury development tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, with protesters citing protected wetlands and alleged lack of transparency while Rama says the project will go ahead “responsibly.” EU pressure: The European Commission warned Albania’s accession process is at risk over environmental and legal concerns tied to the resort and said construction should be suspended pending a full impact assessment. Diplomatic fallout over Iran: A coalition of 22 countries, including Albania and the US/UK, condemned Iran’s “lethal plotting” and malign actions, demanding they stop immediately. Economy snapshot: INSTAT reported May inflation at 3% (highest in 29 months), driven largely by rents, food and transport; meanwhile Albania’s NPL ratio fell to 3.75% as lending to businesses rose. Security update: Police seized suspected diamonds, cocaine and a metal-detection device in a joint operation at Durrës port.
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