AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlbanian Economy: Albania’s economy grew 3.71% in Q1 2026, outpacing the Western Balkans average (3.3%) and EU growth (0.7%), with tourism, investment, jobs and consumer spending cited by Finance Minister Petrit Malaj. Trade Ties: New INSTAT data shows exports rose 10.6% y/y in July to Lek 33.6bn, while textiles and footwear kept shrinking; over seven months, exports are up 6.7% overall. EU Link: The EU took 68.4% of Albania’s exports in July, with Greece up 19% y/y and Germany also rising. Online Economy Crackdown: Albania’s tax administration is shifting enforcement to online trade and services, targeting VAT compliance, employee declarations and electronic invoicing to curb informality. Sports Betting Return: Albania has finished the legal framework to bring online sports betting back, but licensing hasn’t opened yet, raising fears of market concentration. Wildfires & Public Safety: As wildfires continue, Albania is deploying hundreds of firefighters and aircraft, while the police will set up a new unit focused on environmental crimes and investigate suspected arson after blazes are out. Tourism Spotlight: Ksamil is being promoted as a “Maldives of Europe” style beach as travel bookings to Albania surge, with Thomas Cook reporting a 293% jump. Public Security Incident: A tour bus carrying 52 foreign tourists caught fire on the way to Berat Castle; passengers evacuated safely, and the cause is under investigation.
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