AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoAnti-Government Protests: Violent clashes outside Albania’s Parliament escalated again as demonstrators blocked access points and threw rocks and eggs; police used tear gas, pepper spray and water cannon, injuring officers and detaining dozens, including alleged organizers. Kushner-Linked Resort Fallout: The unrest is tied to a luxury coastal development near protected areas linked to Jared Kushner, with authorities also investigating a land seller over alleged drug trafficking and money laundering. Diaspora Strategy: Albania is consulting a new National Strategy for the Diaspora 2026–2030, shifting the focus from remittances to diaspora investment, skills and professional expertise, and framing the community as a development partner. Jobs & Work Patterns: Unemployment fell to 8.4% in Q1 2026 as tourism and services drove hiring, while Eurostat data show Albanians work longer hours than the EU average. Defense Push: Prime Minister Edi Rama says Albania will open a National Special Forces Academy with Israeli training support, following the launch of the National Flight School. SPAK Staffing: SPAK plans to recruit 40 new investigators to strengthen anti-corruption and organized crime work, including cyber and crypto tracing.
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