AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoKushner Resort Protests: Thousands keep rallying in Tirana and beyond against a Trump-linked luxury development in protected wetlands and on Sazan Island, with clashes reported near the PM’s office and growing anger over environmental damage and land deals. Foreign Influence Claims: Prime Minister Edi Rama says outside anti-American and antisemitic groups are trying to distort the protests, while EU officials warn the project could jeopardize Albania’s EU path. EU and Legal Pressure: The EU has raised concerns over compliance with environmental rules, and prosecutors are probing the money trail behind land purchases. Anti-Drug Crackdown: SPAK and police launched a major operation targeting an alleged international cocaine network and money laundering, issuing 20 arrest warrants. SPAK Targets Construction Figures: A construction tycoon is among those arrested in the organized crime crackdown. Road Tragedy: A 3-year-old died after a crash on the Korçë–Ersekë highway; the mother was also injured. Economy Update: Albania’s central bank says the economy grew 3.8% in 2025, with inflation averaging 2.2% and bad loans falling to 3.8%. US Berisha Move: The US lifted Berisha’s “non grata” status via waivers, but the wider sanctions picture remains politically sensitive.
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