AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTirana–Canada Air Link: Tirana launched its first direct flight to Toronto, with PM Edi Rama calling the next step a direct route to the United States and highlighting rapid airport growth plus plans for biometric “digital gates.” Tourism Watch: INSTAT reports April 2026 visitors up 19.7% year-on-year, with overnight stays also rising, led by Italy and strong growth in the North. Property Tax Overhaul: The government drafted a new real estate tax law shifting to market-value pricing, with higher rates for pricier and central properties and a goal of boosting stable local revenues. Protests and Politics: Albania’s civic protests hit a 19th day in Tirana, with police launching criminal proceedings against 27 people over alleged road disruptions, while tensions flared around Parliament and party offices. Court Fight in Tirana: Mayor Erion Veliaj challenged prosecutor Olsi Dado’s appointment at the Administrative Court, sparking heated exchanges over Dado’s qualifications and the legality of his role. Public Safety: Two minors drowned at Tale Beach in northern Albania; police are investigating. Traffic Enforcement: Police say they’ll rely more on cameras, drones and automatic radars to curb traffic offences and reduce random stops. Fuel Prices: Albania shut down the fuel-price monitoring board after prices stabilized for over two weeks.
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