AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Cybercrime: Albania has signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime, giving countries a shared legal route to cooperate on serious cybercrime cases and exchange electronic evidence, though it still needs 40 ratifications to enter into force. Diplomacy: President Bajram Begaj received new U.S. Ambassador Eric Wendt, who officially took up the post after presenting credentials, with both sides stressing the strategic partnership and cooperation on corruption, organised crime, drugs, defence and cybersecurity. Justice & Security: Police arrested suspected drug trafficker Bledar Cafi in Shkoder in a SPAK-led operation, while searches continued in Tirana for a second suspect. EU Support for SPAK: The European Commission reiterated confidence in SPAK’s work in organised crime cases after questions tied to the SHISH investigation and Vlora Hyseni’s house arrest. Tourism Watch: INSTAT reports 9.44 million foreign entries in Jan–Aug (+5.3% y/y), but August growth slowed to +2%, with the season expected to run into early October. Energy & Climate: Albania’s Energy Regulatory Authority published draft rules for renewable energy communities, setting procedures for registration and operation. Sports (Albania fixture): Albania plays Belarus in UEFA Nations League action.
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