AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoZvërnec & Sazan Protest Wave: Thousands of Albanians marched again in Tirana late Thursday, demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama halt a €1.4bn luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, spanning Sazan Island and a coastal zone near the Vjosa-Narta protected wetland. Protesters say the project threatens flamingos, seals and sea turtles, while the government and developers insist it will be responsibly managed and bring jobs. Anti-Corruption Probe: Albania’s anti-corruption authorities have opened an investigation into land-title and funding issues tied to the project, adding fuel to the unrest. EU-Western Balkans Summit: EU leaders and candidate states met in Tivat, Montenegro, to push faster enlargement momentum and deeper single-market integration, with Albania among the frontrunners. EU Roaming Deal: The EU agreed to start formal talks to scrap mobile roaming charges for Western Balkans countries, including Albania, after domestic telecom law changes. Tourism Boost: Albania reported 1.14m foreign tourists in May, up 16% year-on-year.
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