AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoZvërnec Protest Wave: Thousands of Albanians rallied in Tirana for a third straight day against a Kushner-linked luxury resort near the protected Zvërnec/Vjosa-Narta area, with some protesters breaking through a police cordon outside the PM’s office and demanding changes to strategic investment and “mountain package” laws. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: SPAK opened an investigation tied to the resort and froze accounts of Albania Land Development in a suspected coastal land appropriation scheme, as prosecutors probe disputed property transfers. Rama Pushes Back: Prime Minister Edi Rama defended the project and said any freezing of funds is for investigators, while urging authorities to fully examine land origins amid rising public anger. EU Pressure on Reforms: EU Council President António Costa told Rama the bloc is Albania’s most reliable partner and urged faster action against corruption and organized crime as EU accession talks face new hurdles. Local Development Boost: Qatar Charity (QC) backed education and social housing projects in Librazhd, including school supplies, uniforms, and housing units for vulnerable families. Economy Watch: Albania’s economic confidence indicator rose in May, supported by construction and services.
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