AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJudicial Appointments: Albania’s Supreme Court published the final candidate list for three High Judicial Council seats, with judges from the Supreme Court, SPAK court, and Tirana courts set to vote on Sept. 25. Local Justice: Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj’s detention was challenged after the Constitutional Court questioned whether it is proportionate to his role. Central Banking & Economy: The Bank of Albania bought €139.6m in foreign exchange in Q1 and says it will keep intervening this year; it also reports card payments have overtaken cash withdrawals and that instant payments will speed up digital transactions. Infrastructure & Tech: Vodafone is trialing a “self-thinking” mobile mast in Tirana that uses an AI algorithm plus a robotic arm to shift 4G/5G coverage based on demand and weather. Social Security: Albania–Italy pension applications are still delayed, mainly due to slow checks of employment and contribution records. Mobility & Daily Life: Registered vehicles in Albania passed 1 million, while foreign workers hit a record 22,693 work permits by June. Public Health: Albania’s health system reported shorter waits for CT, MRI and coronary angiography in H1.
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