AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCorruption Case Update: Former Albanian Health Minister Ilir Beqaj was released from prison and placed under house arrest after the anti-corruption court eased his security measure, with the change tied to pretrial detention time limits; his criminal proceedings continue. World Cup Fight: UEFA says it will boycott FIFA competitions if Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell private stakes in World Cup commercial operations goes ahead, escalating a growing backlash across Europe. Local Governance Reform: Albania’s Socialists unveiled “Administrative-Territorial Reform 2.0,” cutting municipalities from 61 to 46 via mergers and creating a new “City” tier, with public consultations before parliament reviews the draft. Civic Space Under Pressure: A BIRN investigation alleges coordinated fake social media accounts targeting supporters of Tirana’s protests and attacking journalists and activists, while civil society groups call for protection of freedom of expression. Health Access: Free basic health checks expand to everyone over 35 from September, with the state also taking over dialysis services later this year. EU/Regional Diplomacy: Albania’s foreign minister defended a plan for Serbia to open a consulate in Shkodër in exchange for an Albanian consulate in southern Serbia.
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