AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrison Overhaul: Justice Minister Toni Gogu says “prison changes” are being prepared after the ombudsman warned of overcrowding and poor conditions, with work underway at Lezhë prison for inmates with mental health needs; the government is weighing a plan where the Health Ministry runs medical care while Justice keeps security, and is also considering whether to repair existing prisons or build new ones. Justice Reform Watch: A separate ombudsman report urges closing five prisons, citing long pre-trial waits, weak healthcare, and basic living conditions falling short. Digital Shift: Albania’s online and mobile banking keeps climbing—remote transfers hit 3.06 million in Q1, up 26% year-on-year, as fees for small online transfers were cut. EU Momentum: EU talks on Albania’s reform progress (IBAR) are nearing a possible green light that could move the country toward closing negotiation chapters. Sports & Politics: Rolando Maran is set to take over as Albania’s national coach after Sylvinho’s exit, while opposition leader Sali Berisha defends a one-candidate party leadership vote.
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