AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoZvërnec/Sazan Protest Storm: Thousands of Albanians marched in Tirana for a third straight day against a Kushner-linked €1.4bn–€4bn luxury resort on Sazan Island and the Vjosa-Narta protected coast, with police using water cannons and clashes reported; the government says the project will boost jobs and tourism, while critics warn of environmental damage and accuse authorities of poor transparency. Anti-Corruption Probe: SPAK opened an investigation into land titles and funds tied to the coastal project, as protesters also denounced alleged fencing and restricted access. EU Accession Push: EU leaders agreed to formally open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, while EU Council President Antonio Costa said the bloc will look for ways to make Western Balkans membership “faster and better” ahead of a summit in Tivat. Local Court Ruling: Albania’s constitutional court upheld a ban on electric scooters and rejected a bid to return seized vehicles. Security Incident: A police officer was killed and another injured during an operation in southern Albania. Sports Note: Israel beat Albania 1-0 in a friendly in Tirana.
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