AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSHISH Expansion: Albania’s parliament approved a new law widening the State Intelligence Service’s powers, letting SHISH collect intelligence on threats ranging from terrorism and cyberattacks to risks for critical infrastructure, with limited access to state databases via agreements. Anti-Corruption in Tirana: Prosecutors charged 12 people and two companies over a €128m waste contract tied to a landfill and incinerator, alleging fraud, money laundering, fake invoices and bribes. Protests Turn Violent: Tirana’s month-long “Flamingo Revolution” against a Kushner-linked coastal resort escalated outside parliament as police used tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons; protesters threw eggs and flour, with dozens detained and multiple police injured. Coastal Development Debate: PM Edi Rama defended the Zvërnec luxury project, arguing foreign investment can bring jobs and higher-value tourism. Energy Push: Solar now supplies over 10% of Albania’s electricity; the government says it has 650 MW of solar capacity and is reviewing more renewables. EU Reform Pressure: Western Balkan governments risk losing EU Growth Plan funds over missed reform targets, with Albania and others named among the key cases. Economy Watch: A Vienna institute forecast points to slower Albanian growth in 2026, though the country remains among the region’s faster performers.
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