AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTax Enforcement: Albania’s tax authority is stepping up checks on online trade and services, targeting firms that don’t register, underreport sales, dodge VAT, hide workers or break e-invoicing rules. Tourism Pulse: Foreign visitors staying in Albania’s hotels rose 20.6% in June year-on-year, with overall visitor numbers up 17% and overnight stays nearly 10%, led by the southern Riviera. Cash & Economy: Cash in circulation climbed about 9% in Albania in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 546 billion lek by end-July. Exports Watch: Albania’s goods exports grew 10.6% year-on-year in July to 33.7 billion lek, while textiles and footwear fell 13.8%. Wildfire Context: Europe’s wildfire crisis continues, with EU civil protection support deployed to Belgium and Spain and satellite mapping active across multiple countries including Albania. Culture: DokuFest Prizren wrapped with “As the Spring Arrives, Water Recalls the Nomads” winning the Balkan Dox Competition.
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