AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJustice & Pay Dispute: Albania’s August salaries for judges, prosecutors and admin staff were blocked at the State Treasury after a magistrates’ pay formula dispute, with judges’ and prosecutors’ associations warning it could disrupt the justice system. Government Shake-up: Health and Social Welfare Minister Evis Sala has resigned, reportedly handing her letter to PM Edi Rama, with no official explanation yet. Public Health Alert: Around 120 people in northern Albania sought care after a strange smell from tap water in Fushë-Arrëz; samples are being tested and no contamination has been confirmed. Security in Schools: PM Rama says Albania is expanding smart cameras in 20 schools under the Smart City project, with footage linked to a national monitoring center and police (common areas only). Wildfires Response: Defense and civil protection updates report dozens of active outbreaks, with active fires in areas including Dajt, Bulqizë, Mat and Skrapar, and no threat to populated areas. Tourism Watch: Albania slipped to third in Europe for growth in tourist overnight stays (up 9.1% in the first half), behind Ireland and Malta. Regional Tech Deal: 4iG and SpaceX signed agreements for Starlink Mobile and “Sovereign Solutions” in Hungary and the Western Balkans. Heat Stress: Tirana Zoo animals are struggling with extreme heat and water shortages, as keepers report limited shade and scarce water.
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