AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPension Delays: Many Albanians still wait over a year for pension decisions under the Albania–Italy social security deal, with delays blamed on slow checks of employment records and contributions. Judicial Appointments: Albania’s Supreme Court published the final candidate list for three High Judicial Council seats, with judges set to vote on Sept. 25. EU/Rule of Law: Albania’s Constitutional Court has questioned the proportionality of Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj’s detention, ordering a new review. Banking & Payments: The Bank of Albania bought €139.6m in foreign currency in Q1; meanwhile, card payments have overtaken cash withdrawals and instant payments are set to expand. Economy & Mobility: Foreign workers hit a record 22,693 permits by June 30, while road vehicles rose 9.3% to about 1.05m. Health Access: Waiting times fell for CT scans, MRI and coronary angiography in H1 2026. Tech & Telecoms: Vodafone is trialing a “self-thinking” Tirana mobile mast with an AI brain and robotic arm to shift coverage automatically. Sports: Anthony Joshua said Tyson Fury will be welcome in the ring after Joshua beats Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25.
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