AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKushner Resort Probe: Albania’s anti-corruption prosecutors (SPAK) are investigating whether Miami businessman Artur Shehu used forged property deeds to sell protected coastal land tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort, with prosecutors alleging links to cocaine proceeds and freezing about €110m; Shehu denies wrongdoing. Protests & Politics: Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the €4m state-backed Kanye West concert in Tirana, saying it’s an investment to avoid embarrassment and boost tourism, as critics say it’s a “bread and circus” distraction amid ongoing anti-government protests. Tourism Under Pressure: Rama also said police are probing suspected fake Google reviews targeting tourism businesses, after he shared negative ratings for Rozafa Castle in Shkodra and urged prosecutors to act. EU & Governance: Albania’s EU accession push continued with youth-focused messaging that “Europe starts here,” while parliament advanced draft company-law changes aimed at helping Albanian firms work with EU partners after membership. Competition Watch: The Competition Authority launched grocery price monitoring after public complaints, asking supermarkets for sales data from 2025 through mid-2026.
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