AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSPAK & Procurement: Former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku was summoned again at SPAK, with prosecutors citing new allegations tied to Tirana’s Outer Ring Road procurement (Lots 5-7) and reportedly also looking at a coastal villa linked to her Albcontrol period; she refused to comment and SPAK gave no further details. Territorial Reform Protests: Residents across several municipalities hit the streets against a Socialist Party plan to cut municipalities from 61 to 46, warning mergers would weaken local representation and identities. Fuel Anti-Fraud System: Albania will require every litre of petrol and diesel to carry an invisible marker to let customs trace fuel from import to sale and curb illegal supply. Justice Reform Under Scrutiny: Ilir Beqaj was released from pre-trial detention after the legal deadline expired and placed under house arrest. Defense & Economy: Albania received its first 40 locally built tactical vehicles (more by year-end), while INSTAT data shows air passenger traffic up 26.4% in Q2 and nearly half of new bank loans going to Tirana. International Spotlight: The U.S. Senate advanced Eric Wendt’s nomination as ambassador to Albania, clearing the way for a later final vote.
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