AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Boost: Albania’s tourism grew 12.4% in May, with international arrivals up 12.7% and domestic travel rising 11.4%, while overnight stays climbed 8% and hotel occupancy neared 30%. Euro Prep: Albania has launched public consultation on a draft law to prepare for euro adoption, setting rules for euro circulation, coin design and central bank responsibilities. Small Business Push: The government unveiled a €1bn scheme offering low-interest loans (up to €2m) to help SMEs double in size, with expert support for investment plans. Rail Upgrade: Parliament advanced an EBRD-backed loan to electrify the Tirana–Durrës line and extend service toward Rinas, targeting operations by end-2027. Justice Update: Albania’s Special Court of Appeal upheld a 28-year prison sentence in the ex-police officer killing case of Santiago Malko. EU Rule of Law: The European Commission’s Rule of Law Report says progress across the bloc is uneven, including in candidate countries such as Albania. Regional Security: Albania’s foreign minister joined a US-led summit on political terrorism, urging intelligence sharing after reported cyber threats.
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