AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Payments Shift: Albania’s central bank says store card payments now lead ATM cash withdrawals (59% vs 41%) in Q1, with overall digital transactions up 22% as online banking grows. Banking Milestone: Jet Bank has secured a full banking license from the Bank of Albania, paving the way for the country’s first fully digital bank. Anti-Fraud Crackdown: Tirana authorities dismantled a €100m call center scam, arresting 30+ and investigating 90 more after eight raids. Rule of Law Watch: The EU’s 2026 Rule of Law Report flags uneven progress, with civil groups warning media freedom, protest rights and civic space still need stronger protection. Environment & Politics: Pop star Dua Lipa joins the backlash over law changes tied to Ivanka Trump-linked Sazan Island resort plans, as protests continue. Public Safety: Police uncovered a suspected weapons cache in Durrës and arrested a 20-year-old; separate reports also detail a Sarandë shooting investigation and a fatal quad bike crash involving journalist Enrik Mehmeti. Economy & Tourism: Growth slowed in H1 (GDP +3.7% in Q1), while May tourism rose 12.4% in accommodated visitors.
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