AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStudent Protests: Anti-government demonstrations entered their 11th day on October 23, with students, lecturers and health workers demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation and action on corruption, education costs and poor job prospects. Protesters have rejected his calls for talks. Rama alleges organised crime and foreign groups are behind the violence; those claims remain unverified. Political Crisis: Tensions spilled into parliament, where opposition and ruling-party lawmakers clashed during debate over the protests. EU Integration: Albania and other Western Balkan partners agreed with the EU to deepen research and innovation cooperation, including plans for a joint action plan to support closer integration. Gaza Mission: Albania signed an agreement to join the international stabilization force in Gaza, paving the way to send up to 40 troops; no deployment date has been announced. Tourism: Foreign arrivals reached 10.7 million in the first nine months of 2026, up 4.9% year on year.
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