AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProtests & Policing: Albanian police used water cannon and tear gas against anti-government protesters outside parliament in Tirana, as clashes flared during the “flamingo revolution” over a Trump-linked luxury resort near protected wetlands; several people were injured and demonstrators renewed calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and changes to environmental and electoral laws. Environment & Development: Scientists and activists say preliminary works for the multi-billion-euro resort already caused “irreparable” damage, including deforestation, disrupted lagoon water flows, and harm to nesting sites of loggerhead turtles and birds. Parliament Turmoil: Opposition lawmakers disrupted parliamentary voting by blocking the speaker’s podium; Gazment Bardhi was expelled after throwing water at Rama, while the ruling majority pushed through budget and institutional approvals. Business Climate: Albania recorded 11,567 new business entities in the first half of 2026, up 7.5% year-on-year, with foreign-owned firms rising 35.7%. Justice & Courts: Fier prosecutors sent a Brazilian woman and an Albanian national to trial over prostitution-related offences. Weather Watch: Strong storms are forecast for Friday, with winds above 85 km/h in southern areas.
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