AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKushner Resort Protests: Albania’s PM Edi Rama rejects claims that the state is selling Sazan Island for a Jared Kushner-linked luxury resort, saying “it’s all lies,” as thousands keep marching and clashes flare in Tirana over protected wetlands and disputed land. SPAK Crackdown: SPAK chief Klodjan Braho defends a major anti-crime operation after assets worth about €150m were seized in an international cocaine trafficking and money-laundering case, with 10 suspects targeted. Cocaine Network Details: Prosecutors say the alleged network moved cocaine from Latin America to Europe, with major seizures reported in Antwerp, Ecuador and the Netherlands, and laundering via businesses and real estate. Currency Watch: The euro fell to a new record low at 94.89 lek, with analysts pointing to summer-season supply and real-estate investment flows. Property Tax Relief: Albania says about €84m has been saved since a revaluation process began, with thousands applying to benefit from a reduced 5% tax rate. Construction Probe: Tirana prosecutors secured remand in custody for three people over alleged illegal construction and permit violations near American Hospital 2. Travel & Trade: Wizz Air adds Sofia–Tirana and Sofia–Berlin routes, while Albania and Uzbekistan discuss expanding cooperation, including using the Port of Durrës for logistics. EU Environment: EU/EEA reports say most European bathing waters, including Albania, meet “excellent” standards for 2025.
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