AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTerritorial Reform Protests: Albania’s proposed municipal mergers (cutting 61 to 46) are sparking identity-driven protests, with residents in Belsh and other towns saying they’re being “erased” rather than made more efficient. Tourism & Summer Rules: The government has suspended construction in tourist areas until Sept. 15, while police have started nationwide checks on excessive noise after 8pm. Heat & Cost Pressures: Extreme heat is forecast to hit Albania again in early August, with temperatures up to 41°C, as Eurostat data shows 53% of Albanian households can’t afford a one-week holiday. Border Bottlenecks: Albania’s region is also feeling strain as the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System triggers up to eight-hour queues at the Croatia–Serbia border. Justice Watch: Former health minister Ilir Beqaj says his pretrial detention was unjustified after his detention was replaced with house arrest. Public Health: Albania approved a national plan to eliminate hepatitis B and C by 2030.
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