AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlood Emergency: At least one person has died as floods hit Albania, with the Vjosa River bursting its banks near Novosela, residents evacuated and around 800 buildings being cleared of water. Territorial Reform: Parliament voted to merge 15 municipalities with larger neighbours, despite protests and opposition lawmakers disrupting the debate; the government says the changes will improve local services. EU Path: European Commissioner Michael McGrath called Albania a frontrunner for EU membership and praised judicial reforms, while urging the country to sustain progress. Regional Links: At a Sofia conference, Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha called Corridor VIII an economic, security and European necessity, highlighting the planned Tirana–Durrës–airport railway. Infrastructure: A French grant of €80 million will support a €118 million water and wastewater upgrade in Durrës. Tourism: Albania recorded the world’s fastest improvement in tourism competitiveness in 2026, with its index score rising 7% since 2024.
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