AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJudicial Transparency Under Fire: Albania’s Special Court against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO/SPAK Court) is facing backlash after new internal rules would restrict journalists’ access, including a ban on using phones inside courtrooms and tighter accreditation and filming limits, with the changes set to start September 1. Press Freedom Watch: The European Federation of Journalists says it will file a complaint with the Council of Europe unless the phone ban is dropped, warning it would severely curb live reporting. Court Case in Focus: Tirana prosecutors have sent three people to trial over an alleged fraudulent call center scheme targeting foreign victims, including charges tied to computer fraud. Economy Snapshot: Albania’s inflation averaged 3% in Q2, driven by higher oil prices and strong demand, while the minimum wage remains the lowest in Europe in purchasing-power terms. Energy & Infrastructure: OSSH opened a tender worth over EUR 4.5M for a new 35 kV transmission line in Shkodra’s tourist area, and Albania is moving to terminate the Vlora International Airport concession over repeated delays. Security at Rinas: A Turkish woman wanted on terrorism-related charges was arrested at Tirana’s Rinas Airport, with extradition steps underway. Heat & Wildfires: Firefighting aircraft and crews are tackling wildfires as a major heatwave grips southern and eastern Europe, including evacuations in Albania’s Mallakaster region.
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